by Jeanni Shepherd | Dec 15, 2020 | The Gift of Presence
“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.” –Song of Songs 6:3 NIV This morning didn’t begin very well. It didn’t get better as the day progressed either. In fact, it got worse. You know what it’s like…as if the relevant parts of your world decide to be...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Dec 11, 2020 | Sacred Pause
Maybe it’s because we want so badly to be certain of God that we doubt Him so much. It seems counter-intuitive to believe that doubts can be the road leading us into deeper truths and a surer faith. All that is needed is courage to voice and explore them. Will You go...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Dec 8, 2020 | The Gift of Presence
My breath sawed in and out, finally slowing down several minutes after being in the tree. I felt fidgety-excited, nervous…hopeful. But for what? I really couldn’t say. Probably some lame thought that Jesus would look up, see me, and recognize me somehow. Then everyone...
by Scott Cuidon | Dec 2, 2020 | Sacred Pause
SACRED PAUSE We’re so glad you opened this blog today. In the middle of very busy workloads, we’re glad you decided to pause with us to remember what God has done in the past and look forward to what He will do in the future. Though quick, these little...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Dec 1, 2020 | The Gift of Presence
The Lord is indeed going before you—he will be with you; he will not fail you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged!” –Deuteronomy 31:8 NET Such simple words, but they sure do mean a lot. “I’ll go with you,” to the doctor, to talk to your kid’s...
