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Carla Arges – The Road Is Not Easy
I’ve thought a lot about what to write in this space. A personal story? A research statistic? A Biblical illustration? Ultimately what I want to do is provide encouragement for those of you who may be struggling with your mental health. The lie of mental illness is that you are alone. That the future is…
Read MoreFearless
In preparation for my first marathon, I scrawled the words of Joshua 1:9 on a scrap of paper and tucked it in my running pouch. The verse reads, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever…
Read MoreL. O. V. E.
What do you love most about the gifts you received this year? Is it something tangible you have or is it a feeling you hold deep inside? Hopefully it’s both. When we love someone, the way that we show it best is often through a physical gift that we can give. That’s usually the go-to.…
Read MoreThe Greatest of These is Love
Love is one of the most beautiful and powerful emotions we experience. Growing up, I recall my British parents using this phrase, “Love will draw you further than gunpowder will shoot you.” They were referring to romantic love, the kind of head-over-heels love that spurs you to go to great lengths for the object of…
Read MorePerfect Love
…’there are three things that remain: faith, hope, and love—yet love surpasses them all. So above all else, let love be the beautiful prize for which you run.’ 1 Corinthians 13:13 It was such a joy to share in this See Hear Love conversation with a group of women who have known the perfect and…
Read MoreJoy in the Mundane – Nathan Uttangi
I love the movie White Christmas for many reasons. Partly for its reminder of old Hollywood, but more for its reminder that some of the simplest things in life can bring one joy. With songs reminding us to count our blessings, enjoying dance or even hoping for a snowy Christmas, this movie is filled with…
Read MoreJoy to the World
I will never forget the intense feeling of joy I experienced when I first met Jesus. I remember the drive to church that day, my eighteen-year-old self sitting sullenly in the back seat and staring out of the car’s window. I uttered a silent prayer to God asking, “If you exist you better show me…
Read MoreHeld Together by Love
There’s something special about Christmas. Everything seems to be a little bit more joyful during this time. A big part of it has to do with the love that this season has to offer. While for the rest of the year the world is trying to kill steal and destroy each another, during Christmas season…
Read MoreFinding Peace
Isn’t it paradoxical that the season meant to usher in the most peace has become one of the most hectic times of the year? There are lights to hang, presents to buy, packages to wrap, parties to attend, guests to host, Christmas baking to complete, cards to write… the list goes on. The frenzied pace of…
Read MoreGod With Us
(Pictured: Jamal and his mother, Kinza. The names of both have been changed for privacy.) Over two thousand years ago, the Prince of Peace was born in an unassuming stable. Today, less than 300 kilometers away, lives a boy named Jamal. Jamal is seven, and his bright eyes and tender heart speak to everything peace…
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