Unconditional Acceptance

It’s on all our minds as we age . . . “Will that be me in 5, 10, or 20 years?” Perhaps you know or love someone who can’t ask that question any longer because he or she can’t remember what to ask. The looming fear about the unknown is connected to the dreadful disease …

How Can I Be Thankful for That?

I’ll never forget Thanksgiving Day 2019. I usually treasure family traditions—those few hours or days each year when the noisy clatter of life comes to a halt. Gathering, reflecting, and being present with those I love warms my soul. However, everything about fall, feasting, and festive gatherings was the last thing on my mind. Two …

Clawing for Control when God says, “Cling to the Truth”

Nine months into the year 2020, the word “unprecedented” has become a household hashtag.  Everything from COVID19, the west coast fires, hurricanes in the gulf and southern states…these and other events have been labeled “unprecedented” according to the media and news streams. “Unprecedented” means an event, experience, or unparalleled, extraordinary happening that has never existed …

Julie Hornok

There are so many amazing people in our community, going through hard stuff, navigating life, and making a difference along the way. We want to introduce them to you so you can be encouraged, inspired and above all, know that you aren’t alone. Meet Julie Hornok of United in Autism, today’s featured Wednesday Warrior. Read …

Words of Wisdom when Fearful and Anxious

Colleen has a rare opportunity to sit down with her father, Pastor Chuck Swindoll, to talk about the hard stories and real-life woes that their family has dealt with. Many may think that in almost 60 years of full-time Kingdom ministry, their family has been exempt from struggles. That couldn’t be further from the truth. …