Our Stories Unleashed

Immeasurably More

Sometimes I tell myself a story. Usually, it is a story where I am the underdog, misunderstood, and finally the hero. Today, my morning started with a story. Changes at our granddaughter’s school left a gap for my mind to race to extremes, to have mental conversations with people not present, and to triumph as the savior of the day. The stories I tell myself include a minimum amount of truth, a high level of emotion, and a naïve telling of the story.  Missing is the...

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Ready, Set, Move!

VBS 2023 is "Ready, Set, Move!" and it's right around the corner. For many reasons, VBS has become my absolute favorite week of the summer. I love the fun of it, I love working with all the amazing volunteers each day, and I love the long-lasting impact it can make not only on the children's faith but on my own faith too! This year, we are getting "ready & set to move" with over 50+ volunteers. We are gathering supplies and planning all the many details that will bring to life a huge...

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Honest Conversation

My youth group took a summer mission trip to help a church with Vacation Bible School and outreach to local migrant workers. As teenagers, we learned a lot that week about leadership, service, dignity, and God’s love for all His people. We also learned a bit about ourselves. My friend Alison went with our youth group that week. Alison and I had been close friends for years and our families attended church together. We loved spending time together. We started having problems that week...

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