Nov 30, 2017 | Rooted Community from A to Z
For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His habitation. ‘This is My resting place forever; Here I will dwell, for I have desired it. Psalm 132: 13-14 Those who trust in the Lord are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever. As the...
Nov 27, 2017 | Rooted Community from A to Z
…who are we kidding? I cannot get all spiritual with a word that relates to the letter X. So, instead enjoy this cute picture of a puppy. It will make you feel just as good, if not better, as an inspired blog post #rootedcommunity #puppiesmakelifebetter
Nov 27, 2017 | Rooted Community from A to Z
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 At the end of every service at our church, the pastor...
Nov 20, 2017 | Rooted Community from A to Z
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 A friend of mine showed up at my door one day needing to talk through some tough things that had been happening in her life. To be honest, I was nervous. I didn’t...
Nov 16, 2017 | Community Life
This holiday season, purchase with a purpose by giving gifts that give back. Not only do the following companies make incredible products that will charm your family and friends, but they also support a variety of different causes. May your gifts inspire cheer and...
Nov 14, 2017 | Rooted Community from A to Z
Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then…I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel. -Philippians 1:27 The first few months after I became a Christian, I wrote down...
Nov 9, 2017 | Rooted Community from A to Z
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 I decided to do something outside my comfort zone in the 7th grade and signed up to play basketball. Nevermind that I didn’t even know how to dribble the ball, I thought it sounded...
Nov 6, 2017 | Guest Articles (Bundled)
Rising Tide is a collection of resources to empower the creative community. I’ve written several guest articles for Rising Tide, covering some different topics: Three Ways to Create a Millennial-Compatible Volunteer Program November 6, 2017 Read Article...
Nov 6, 2017 | Rooted Community from A to Z
“If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.” 1 Corinthians 12:26 When I moved to Denver, I was in a long-distance relationship that I assumed was leading to the alter. I had already made my life plan (in my...
Nov 3, 2017 | Rooted Community from A to Z
But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:13 There’s nothing that bonds people together like sharing life experiences. That’s why team-building retreats exist. I secretly hate...