Sometimes the Spirit shows up in our lives unexpectedly. Sometimes the Spirit comes in response to an intentional invitation. Such was our experience one day last week. Our church has begun a tradition of having prayer meetings during the summer when our regular home meetings are not happening. We call these meetings “Make Space for God” -- a curious title that leaves lots of space for creativity! Last week, we began our evening with some worship songs and then our pastor rea

This blog post comes to us from our dear friend, Jenell Kemhus I recently experienced a short season of waiting. I was waiting to hear if I was going to make a major life change; to go from stay at home mom of 15 years, to a full time teacher. Spoiler alert, I did not get the job I was applying for, no major life change yet. For reasons out of my control, the decision making process took an abnormal amount of time. So while I was waiting, I was trying my best to be content.

This story comes to us from our amazing high school writer, Maia Miller:) Three years ago I began my journey at a giant high school where I knew almost nobody, not realizing the amazing ways the Holy Spirit would work through my life during my years there. I am somebody who tends not to realize the ways that the Holy Spirit is working through my life at the moment but many months after the fact I will see how he has been working. As I was reflecting on the past three years I

The newly appointed apostles have just completed a heady trip--sent out by Jesus to preach the good news of the Kingdom, call people to repent, and with authority to cast out evil spirits and heal the sick. They are interrupting one another as they share their amazing experiences. “Hold it,” the Master says laughing. “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31 “Rest? When we are just discovering the joy of ministering?” The word translated her