Joy In Your Journey

Camp stove. Fuel. Pot. Fork. Breakfast. Dinner. Coffee. Water purifier. Granola bar. Tea bags. Extra socks. Sleeping bag. Down jacket. Long underwear. Change of pants. Fleece vest. Mere Christianity. Water bottle. Apple. Toilet paper. Toothbrush. Toothpaste. Pack cover. Fujifilm XT2. Coffee mug. Cord to hang a bear bag. More extra socks. Trekking poles. A hat. Phone charger/lantern. Overnight permit. With one last run-through of my mental checklist, I hefted the pack on my back. I adjusted the shoulder straps, clipped the hipbelt and tightened the chest strap. And I headed to the trailhead.

DiscipleshipMary Elizabeth LatchMay 31, 2019joy, journey, peace, hiking, wisdom, steadfastComment

But If Not, He Is Still Good

God is good. I do not doubt God’s goodness for a second, but what happens when your faith in His goodness is tested? There are numerous examples in the Bible with this certain scenario, but one in particular shows the power of the words: but if not, the Lord is still good.

DiscipleshipWhitney MalloyMay 27, 2019God's will, worry, faith tested, God's promises, sadness, lossComment

Writing To God Through Bible Journaling

There are a variety of ways to study God’s Word. Some people like to open up the Bible together in fellowship and explore Scripture through discussion. Others might enjoy meditating on Scripture by memorization of key verses, which is also known as Lectio Divina. Whichever method one prefers, the ultimate goal of a quiet time is intimacy with and obedience to God’s Word.

DiscipleshipMolly GonzalezMay 24, 2019quiet time, journaling, writingComment

Are You Looking Heavenward?

Last year, I slowly studied through the book of Matthew. It took me six months to get through the book, but I’m glad I stuck with it. As I was studying through Matthew, one of the things that struck me was how Jesus handled the disciples.

DiscipleshipMariah RobersonApril 12, 2019spiritual growth, stress, anxiety, discipleshipComment

Can God Still Use Me?

Thanks to the constant barrage of media, it’s easy to come to the conclusion that you will never be enough. There’s always pressure to do more and be more. And, even if you have somehow managed to escape the feeling that you must measure up to the way that others look or act, you are still likely to sink into the trap of thinking you are not enough.

DiscipleshipElizabeth DemolatMarch 11, 2019insecurities, worth, self worth, discipleship, ministryComment

How One "Awkward" Moment Could Change a Life

Is one awkward moment too high of a price to pay to potentially lead someone to Christ?

DiscipleshipAllison Ansell February 25, 2019Comment

In the Palms of His Hands

I recently met a woman whose exhaustion and loneliness was written on her face. She exuded defeat, though for the sake of her two children she tried to hold it together. A single mom of teenagers, who chain smoked vigorously throughout the day, and smiled without really smiling. Something about her stopped me in my tracks.

Community, DiscipleshipMolly GonzalezFebruary 11, 2019 Comment