Bold Faith
There are two ways we can respond to the word of God: we either accept it or we don’t. That doesn’t mean we can’t have questions. Let’s talk about it…
You know those moments where you’re sitting with a close friend, and before you know it, you’ve totally spilled your guts about whatever crazy/scary/amazing/terrible thing is going on in your life? That’s what this space is for. We’ve all found ourselves in a place we never expected or never wanted to be. But while we’re here – wherever here may be for you – let’s talk about it.
Dialogue or Delivery
/0 Comments/in While We're Here Blog /by Kylie KristeenWhat matters more – the words you say, or the way you say them? What speaks louder – the dialogue or the delivery?
The topic of our reactions to God’s word is significant in Scripture. But there’s no story where this is more prominently on display than that of Zechariah in Luke 1. At least not in my opinion. Let’s talk about it…
Hope Deferred
/0 Comments/in While We're Here Blog /by Kylie KristeenWhen year after year passes with hope deferred, it’s easy to assume that hope will never be fulfilled. Oftentimes, disappointment is so rampant that even when our last little ember of faith is stirred, we find ourselves questioning, “How do I know if I can trust it this time?” Let’s talk about it…
Contend
/1 Comment/in While We're Here Blog /by Kylie KristeenI’ve learned this year that contending is a fight. Literally. It means to assert something, as in an argument. To struggle or surmount a difficulty. Contending for our faith is not easy work. But it is holy work. Let’s talk about it…
Then You Will Know
/1 Comment/in While We're Here Blog /by Kylie KristeenI’ve been thinking lately about how intentionally the Lord moves in our lives. He is always working, and He is always making moves that will accomplish His redemptive plan for the world. I wonder how much more we might understand if we viewed everything in our lives through the lens of God’s plan for redemption.