Renée Antrosio

Part-way Point

Renée Antrosio – August 6, 2019 Comment

The initial fervor subsided. You have farther to go than you thought. And the going has gotten tougher. You realize that you’re not even half-way, and you’re in trouble. Panicking?

Coming Down From the Mountain

Renée Antrosio – July 30, 2019 Comment

I forgot that coming down is harder than climbing up. The views were incredible. We hiked in dappled shade up dry creek beds and discovered huckleberries by sunny streams. No

Chord Progressions

Renée Antrosio – July 23, 2019 Comment

Worship is an integral component of our relationship with God. Longtime NCF member and musician, Laurie Kaufmann reflects on this aspect of her faith journey. May her words bless you

Won’t You Be…?

Renée Antrosio – July 17, 2019 Comment

Downtown Champaign was hopping last night! We were out late with friends who were back in town for a wedding. Rain threatened, but didn’t dissuade folks from filling the streetside

Everywhere We Go

Renée Antrosio – July 9, 2019 Comment

I have been traveling this summer more than I expected. Orlando. Toronto. Niagara Falls. Evanston. Denver. Still to come- Fresno, Yosemite, Seattle, British Columbia. It is… fun. A privilege. But

and other good things…

Renée Antrosio – July 2, 2019 Comment

Our sister and leadership team member, Carolyn Vance, wrote this poem about love and service. I hope it resonates with you as it has with me. Blessings, –Renée THE CALL TO

Unexpected Visions

Renée Antrosio – June 25, 2019 Comment

When I was growing up in Montana, there was one family with whom we were especially close. So many memories together- eating sprouts, playing Parcheesi, doing church, and walking to

Us and Them

Renée Antrosio – June 18, 2019 Comment

Identity is important. The feeling of belonging, balanced with a sense of self within the group. I observe the tendency for individuals to feel like outsiders. That everyone else is in,

Every Grain

Renée Antrosio – June 11, 2019 Comment

The grittiness between my fingers. The light weight of it cupped in the palm of my hand. But I’m not a beach person; I don’t fantasize about the sand. It is

Learning a New Language

Renée Antrosio – June 4, 2019 Comment

Sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know. Other times I am acutely aware that I am missing pieces. Information and history that would fill in the puzzle. But I

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