The Vow of Stability
Instability is a pandemic in our culture, and it has harmed our families, our communities, our churches, and our relationships. Almost no one stays anywhere for very long.
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Revel in the Journey
I have never stopped being moved by the words of scripture, never ceased to believe that life is found here, but the down-pat answers to every single question simply were not leaving me with the peace that I think was intended. If I didn't know, it was simply a matter that I hadn't studied enough. I never felt like I was in an environment that I could voice my questions without my faith or devotion to Christ being brought into question. I felt safe to have generalized doubt related to suffering, but doubts about the nature of God or the Bible or cherished doctrines...not so much.
Read MoreGuest Post: "Ivy Grows" by Travis Lowe
To say the last two years have been hard is an understatement. I am sure most people have, like I, felt overwhelmed at times trying to navigate the daily crises of pandemics, protests, political polarization, presidential elections, military withdrawals, insurrections, recessions, and recoveries. It has been hard to witness the pain of healthcare workers trying to deal with unimaginable trauma. It has been painful to watch people die from afar when all you want is to be in the room, holding their hand, and praying with them.
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