Standing with God
September 1, 2020 | Jaci Miller
“You should stand on your chair.” Nah. I ignored that voice and kept worshiping. I was comfortable with worship and the various postures often associated with it. Hands raised, kneeling, lying on the ground, even using sign language...
Mules and Liars
August 25, 2020 | Megan Schemenauer
Similes often exist because of consistent evidence that something is true: for example, his eyes are “as blue as the sea” or a scent that smells “as fresh as spring.” More often than not, the sea does appear blue on the...
Deadly Distractions
August 18, 2020 | Megan Schemenauer
The sleek red body gleamed in the morning sun as she slipped into her parking space each morning, drawing eyes, oohs, and aahs from all across the playground. I was only in elementary school, but in a parking lot full of basic and sensible...
The Not Knowing
August 11, 2020 | Jaci Miller
I often begin blog posts with a story. People like stories. They’re fun. We’re built to enjoy stories, which is why Jesus so often spoke in parables. But I try to make sure my story can be understood. Sometimes Jesus didn’t...
Farming Takes Time
August 4, 2020 | Jaci Miller
Pop-Tarts. When I was a kid, I ate all the corners first (oh, who am I kidding, I still do), saving that sticky fruit filling for last. Best of all, with Pop-Tarts, I never had to wait to eat them: delicious, straight from the box. If I had a few...