Resurrection is Everything

Resurrection is Everything

In the lectionary readings for this coming Sunday you’ll find a chunk of scripture from 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, about the resurrection.  In the New Living Translation verse 20 says “But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead…”.  I totally had a Dwight Schrewt...
Life and Memories

Life and Memories

Hello friends, joining me on the blog today is Jill Ulven.  Jill is the PIM contact for the East Coast Conference and you can read more about her HERE.  I hope you enjoy this bit of encouragement as much as I did! My house is not clean. As I walk by a pile of dirt and...
Finding God in the Skies

Finding God in the Skies

The flight from Chicago to Seattle covers about 2000 miles and goes over a diverse landscape flying over cities, farms, vast wilderness and mountains.  I’ve made this flight so many times I know the flight numbers by heart but what was different this time was what I...
Coffee and God

Coffee and God

So, I’m making coffee this morning and I’m literally standing next to the machine listening to it sigh and gurgle.  We were late to school this morning so I’m feeling a little harried.  I’ve got my phone in hand catching up on text messages with my husband who is at...
Value

Value

Today my 8 year old had a hard time going to school.  After many small conversations, cuddles, and affirmations we made it to school and on time no less.  By the time we got to the drop off point and she got out of the wagon (that I promised she could ride in if...
Deeply Original

Deeply Original

A few weeks ago I was sitting in my office and got sucked into the Facebook vortex. After a few minutes of scrolling I ran across a video by Rob Bell. And at the end of the video he said something that has stuck with me since then. This is what he said…   “You,...