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Resurrection Goes to Prison
Last week 10 people from Church of the Resurrection followed the gospel call to “remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison” (Hebrews 13:3). We entered Lincoln Correctional Facility to share the light of Christ and the love of the church to 150 incarcerated women. Since most of us had never been in a prison, we were apprehensive about what—and whom—we might encounter there. Would they listen to our message? Would they join us in worship? Would they accept this Christmas gift we were offering? Would they, so hardened by life’s disappointments, care at all?
Last week 10 people from Church of the Resurrection followed the gospel call to “remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison” (Hebrews 13:3). We entered Lincoln Correctional Facility to share the light of Christ and the love of the church to 150 incarcerated women. Since most of us had never been in a prison, we were apprehensive about what—and ...Continue Reading
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Why Married People Need Single Friends
Can married and single people be friends? It seems simple enough in theory. But as many of us know from practice, these kinds of friendships can carry a lot of emotional baggage and jealousy—and not just about sex. How can we understand one another when our domestic lives look so different?
Can married and single people be friends? It seems simple enough in theory. But as many of us know from practice, these kinds of friendships can carry a lot of emotional baggage and jealousy—and not just about sex. How can we understand one another when our domestic lives look so ...Continue Reading
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Rez Softball Recap, with team captain Johnmark Smith
We were thrilled to have over 40 people sign up for the softball team this summer. Some were able to make it to every game while others only came to one or two. This year was particularly fun for me because we had more new people on the team than veterans which meant that I got to meet lots of new people who quickly became some of my favorite at the ...Continue Reading
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Tell the Story: Reflections on the Vigil readings
Something powerful happens when a church community simply reads the Bible together. This probably sounds boring to a lot of people. No gimmicks. No outlandish sets. No fog machines. Just the true stories of some pretty stubborn people and their fiercely faithful God. But during this year’s Easter Vigil I was struck by the inevitable wonder of these stories and how they teach us the meaning of God’s faithfulness to his people, the Israelites and his church.Something powerful happens when a church community simply reads the Bible together. This probably sounds boring to a lot of people. No gimmicks. No outlandish sets. No fog machines. Just the true stories of some pretty stubborn people and their fiercely faithful God. But during this year’s Easter Vigil I was struck by the inevitable wonder of these stories and how they teach us the ...Continue Reading
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Advent Reflections – Repent and Rejoice
As a child, I failed to comprehend the season of Advent. I got Lent. Lent is focused and determined; it strips us from the trappings of the temporal as we fix our eyes and desires on Jesus. Ah, but fickle Advent … was I supposed to be happy or sad? Cheerful or penitent? These emotions swirled like visions of Christmas gumdrops in my young mind, and during a season that should be robust with meaning, I was filled with confusion.As a child, I failed to comprehend the season of Advent. I got Lent. Lent is focused and determined; it strips us from the trappings of the temporal as we fix our eyes and desires on Jesus. Ah, but fickle Advent … was I supposed to be happy or sad? Cheerful or penitent? These emotions swirled like visions of Christmas gumdrops in my young mind, and during a season that should be ...Continue Reading
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Proverbs Devotional Day 17
“Train up a child in the way he should go;even when he is old he will not depart from it.” {Proverbs 22.6}
I’m a new mother. Fresh. Utterly inexperienced. My husband and I have not yet earned witty anecdotes or sage truths to share at parties. My little girl is brand new, too. While her personality was shockingly evident in the very beginning, her formation happens slowly everyday. Our little family is trying to figure this thing out together, so we hold fast to God’s promise found in Proverbs.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” {Proverbs 22.6} I’m a new mother. Fresh. Utterly inexperienced. My husband and I have not yet earned witty anecdotes or sage truths to share at parties. My little girl is brand new, too. While her personality was shockingly evident in the very ...Continue Reading
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