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Being a pastor today is not for the faint of heart. The role feels more treacherous than it once did. Every decision carries weight, and each sermon risks being heard less as a gospel message and more as political commentary. Many pastors find themselves caught in a painful tension: do they tell the truth as …
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Walking the WayBy Robert White | Enspirit.blog “When you remember who you are, what will you become?” Rumi once asked that question, and it remains a defining question for all of us. If you prefer a more modern version, think of The Lion King. Simba, the young lion, stares into the reflection pool and hears …
There comes a moment in many lives when the old way no longer fits. Something has shifted—quietly or suddenly—and we sense that the life we’ve been living can’t quite hold who we are becoming. Life is not a straight line. It moves in seasons, rises and falls, beginnings and endings. And woven through it all …
This blog page is dedicated to exploring the highs and lows of the spiritual journey. We are on a transformative pilgrimage as we navigate the winding paths, unexpected detours, and deep questions of faith. Our aim is to delve deep into what it means to walk the way of Jesus, sharing personal reflections, insights from …
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We’ve been high in the mountains of Guatemala this week—7,500 feet up in a place that feels closer to heaven than the noise of the world we left behind. The Mayan village of Chuluc rests in the shadow of a volcano, but what truly takes your breath away isn’t the altitude or the landscape—it's the …
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https://youtu.be/WFugKfKtJ78?si=H2vpNhUg-ryu2jlR Convergence-Where Religion, Leadership, and Culture Merge.
"You love your family, and then you love your neighbor, and then you love your community, and then you love your fellow citizens in your own country. And then after that, you can focus and prioritize the rest of the world." (J. D. Vance) "When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your …
“Now, I’ve been crazy, Can’t you tell? I threw stones at the stars but the whole sky fell.” Lyrics from The Stable Song by Gregory Alan Isakov. Last year we held a worship service in the chapel around this song. I had friends who not only performed the song beautifully but also offered commentary and …
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