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The Opposite of Fear
February 9, 2021 | Jessica Benko
Lately, I’ve been hearing and seeing the word ‘fear’ a lot ... … fear for the next generation; … fear for our country (regardless of political affiliation); … fear for our health; … fear for the...
Anosmia, Gluttony and Other Annoying Things
January 26, 2021 | Jaci Miller
I’ve been quarantined. And I’ve lost my ability to smell or taste. So naturally, boredom snacking has gone out the window. Oh, a few times, I’ve munched on something hoping that I can force my senses back into recognition or...
An Independent Hope
January 19, 2021 | Megan Schemenauer
As a public school English teacher, politics is a topic I usually stay away from, both in and out of the classroom. Red vs. blue. Republican vs. Democrat. Trump vs. Biden. It has always seemed so incredibly divisive to me. Despite my aversion...
Worship Like Nobody's Watching
December 31, 2020 | Jessica Benko
You probably know the saying, “Dance like nobody’s watching.” It’s meant to encourage us to pursue something with reckless abandon, because it makes our hearts feel light, happy, full and connected to that thing we love...
Masked Up & Merry: Worshipping Jesus through a COVID Christmas
December 29, 2020 | Megan Schemenauer
Worship. The word immediately brings to mind singing. Praying. Lifting up hands. The image of Saturday evening or Sunday morning services. But now, in this season of Christmas, in the year that unexpectedly fell apart, it’s time to...