Our Stories Unleashed

Stories Matter

Stories matter. The stories we tell can be visions that we cast for others of what their present or future circumstances hold for them.   The stories that always draw me in are ones that are filled with laughter, joy and life. The apostle Paul was a great one to help people see their current situation with a vision of present and future joy. The letter to the Philippians paints an amazing picture of an ability to find life and light.  The beginning of his letter sets the...

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Renewal

Wednesday evenings, UBC hosts Renewal – a space for discipleship, healing, and recovery. Two years ago, this program helped me deal with the grief and depression that I had been living with for a very long time. Now I am walking through it again to deepen my walk with Christ and refine some areas that separate me from the hope and joy that Christ gives.  Our current focus is centered on belief in God with the premise that our beliefs influence our actions. One of the questions...

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Circle of Support

Last week, Steve and I traded in the heat of Fort Worth for the muggy beauty of Pass Christian Mississippi – pretty comparable temperature wise, yet with a gentle breeze off the bay of St Louis.Two weeks before we left, I convinced Steve to ride bikes with me. And while the idea was awesome, I didn’t have the ability to match his pace or his endurance. While he was very kind about it, I was quite disappointed. Over the next week or so, I added running and biking to my morning...

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