The Movie We Think We’re Watching
Living with Holy Expectation through the Story of Ruth: “Un-Assuming” Have you ever watched a movie where, halfway through, you’re absolutely convinced you know how it’s going to end? You…
On Being Single
Faith is a Gift
One evening Jesus told his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” They pushed off, and as they sailed, he fell asleep. A sudden storm…
I did not begin that day in violence
For this Easter week, I once again offer you a blog from an incredible writer who posts regularly on Facebook. She is Farmer Girl, a young dairy farmer in northern…
The Prisoner was Not the One Truly on Trial that Day
A couple of months ago, I posted a blog from an incredible writer I found on Facebook. It was by Farmer Girl, who I have found to be an amazing…
When Healing Doesn’t Come
A Word from Margaret Feinberg: I want to write about something that’s raw and tender in my heart. I’m sure I’m going to stumble, fumble and I’m already teary-eyed as…
Have you walked in the recesses of the deep?
I was aimlessly scrolling Facebook and came across this post. It is by Farmer Girl, who I find to be an incredible blogger. She is a young dairy farmer in…
I heard my Father’s voice.
I heard my father’s voice. It might not seem unusual, right? But my father left for Okinawa when I was just shy of four years old. To keep in touch…
5 Ways to Grow Closer to God in the New Year
Cindi McMenamin, Crosswalk Do you have a plan for growing spiritually in the next 12 months? Many people wonder how they can begin getting closer to God or getting closer…
Christmas: Beyond the Basics
Christmas is the most widely observed cultural holiday in the world. While most of us know the familiar story, there are a few things about Christmas—and the birth of Jesus—that…
You are Defined by Christ
The statement “your sin does not define you” is a common theme in religious and personal development contexts, suggesting that past mistakes or moral failures do not have to be…