Choices & Assurance: A lesson from my dog
Most mornings start predictably the same way, with few variations. I have my morning routine to prepare myself for the day ahead and to prepare for my dog’s day as
Read MoreJesus who I love but sometimes do not like
Renée’s wonderful and challenging teaching yesterday started me thinking about a reality that I visit and revisit periodically. I dearly love Jesus, but there are times when I don’t particularly
Read Moretrickle to a river
Water oozing out from under the threshold on the east side. Not a lot, but a steady flow. No small leak. If this was my house, I’d be on the
Read MoreThank Goodness!
Today I got up feeling not so happy. Not so joyful. Not so grateful. I felt tired. And sick. And “sick and tired” of being sick and tired. “Don’t worry:
Read MoreCircles of Repair
Imagine with me a tree as a metaphor of NCF’s journey towards justice, nourished by scripture, teaching, and prayer. As we learn, our roots deepen and spread, giving us strength
Read MoreJoy for what is and is to come
This week we hear from Sharon Chubbuck, a long time NCF’er, about the many forms joy takes and the lessons we can learn from each. May you be encouraged to
Read MoreGOOD QUESTIONS GIVE US AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW – Part 1
This is part 1, of what will hopefully become a 3 part series from Ron Simkins, on the power of asking good questions to God. As we journey with Ron,
Read MoreMoved into the Neighborhood
With all this cold weather, it’s been quite mesmerizing to watch all the steam and smoke rising up from the dryer vents and chimneys in my neighborhood. I remember as
Read MoreSaved from what? Saved TO what?
This week we have a guest blog from fellow NCF’er–Laura Lindeman. I immediately resonate with Laura’s inquisitive nature (both as a child and as an adult). I remember being told
Read Morepossibilities & provision
A journaling practice that emerged for me this year is to spend a few minutes each morning over my second cup of coffee remembering and recording the unimagined possibilities that
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