My daughter, like many 5-year-olds, frequently rotates her preferred, future occupation. Sometimes, she wants to be a teacher. Other times, a Mommy. Still other times, an artist. But this past week, she’s been announcing to our family and friends, “When I grow up, I want to be a Helper and a Giver.”...
Tag: Church
On Mission in the Church: Kathy Johnston
Being missional at church almost seems like an oxymoron. How are we “sent out” at church if the church is the one that is to be “sent out”?
On Mission in the Church: a Word for the Ungifted
For many years, whenever I heard the words “spiritual gifts”, my heart would sink… For it seemed to me that I had none.
On Mission in the Church: Stephanie Strom
Our lives are busy. In a single day, we are pulled multiple ways by multiple hands... A few years ago, the Lord challenged me with this idea of being on mission at church.
On Mission in the Church: Stefanie McGowan
I forgot a little one in the restroom while overseeing in our church nursery, one Sunday. I was horrified ...
Christina’s Testimony
Christina Kaiserman never felt victimized, growing up with her single mom. Like many of the other 17.4 million children being raised in single-parent families in the U.S., this was simply her reality...
When Digging in Changed Everything: Kathy’s Story
At a very young age, I had formed in my mind what it looked like to be a “good Christian girl.” I read my bible, dressed modestly, went to church regularly, and knew all the things I was supposed to do. At least I thought I did. ..