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Defeating Discouragement Each Other On Sunday, we continued this short series Defeating Discouragement. We’ll wrap it up next week because if it went on much longer, then…well…that would be rather discouraging. (Ha!) This week, the idea was that in order to walk through discouraging seasons,…
Matt Carder
January 13, 2021
BlogDeep Thoughts with Matt

Grace That Sustains

Defeating Discouragement Grace That Sustains Talking about discouragement is a strange way to begin a new year, no doubt. But given what we’ve been through – collectively – in 2020 AND what seems to be waiting for us in 2021, this might just be something…
Matt Carder
January 6, 2021
BlogGive Thanks 2020

Healing in the Family of God

Last month I went to a retreat, and the facilitator said something that has been churning in my spirit ever since. Karrie Garcia is a pastor’s kid, author, and founder of Freedom Movement and Freedom Academy. She has spent her life loving and serving in…
Jennifer Stanley
November 26, 2020
BlogGive Thanks 2020

Thankful for All Kinds of Family

My husband Steve and I have enjoyed 38 Thanksgivings together! This year, and every year before, we are thankful for our family. We’ve eaten turkey and shared prayers of thanksgiving with our grandparents, parents (blessed that three are still with us), aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings,…
Tammy Varner
November 24, 2020
BlogGive Thanks 2020

A Heritage of Thankfulness

Throughout the month of November, as people give thanks for what is important to them, family is nearly always mentioned.  Family looks so different to each person--with various portraits of broken, complex pieces that are forever linked together because of bonds that cannot be broken. …
Jill Dubois
November 23, 2020
BlogGive Thanks 2020

Simple Gifts

I find myself a bit snarky these days (even more than usual).  My stuffed down anger at the seeming insanity that is our current culture is coming out sideways.  I don’t feel entirely horrible about this, sometimes snarky can bring out the humor and bring…
Gabriele Replogle
November 20, 2020
BlogGive Thanks 2020

Thankfulness in the Everyday

Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord.  Proverbs 8:34-35 Always give thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our…
Mike Lunsford
November 18, 2020
BlogGive Thanks 2020

Intentional Thankfulness

Let me be honest. Giving thanks does not come naturally to me.  Don't get me wrong. I am aware of, and thankful for, all the blessings and goodness and unearned privilege I receive in my life. I am, to the depths of my heart, thankful…
Debbie Fuller
November 16, 2020
BlogGive Thanks 2020

Thankful in Troubled Times

“Sometimes,” said the horse.  “Sometimes what?” asked the boy.  “Sometimes just getting up   and carrying on is  brave and magnificent."  -Charlie Mackesy   The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse Sometimes the days are dark. Sometimes the days are lonely and cold. Sometimes the…
Julie Geisen-Ritchey
November 13, 2020