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Oct 02, 2016
Joy in Proper Perspective
Written by Nolan Tjaden
Overworked, depressed, and alone, I made the call for us to move back to Portland. But all wasn't well. We may have left the sadness of Sacramento, but the sadness never left me. On the drive up, I watched a dream slip away in the rearview mirror. There's something about the death of a dream that changes you. Didn't God call me? Back home, friends and acquaintances would comment on how di erent I was. They were right. I was di erent. A burned wick remained inside of me where the bright light once burned. I felt sidelined from God's plan. Have you ever felt sidelined from God's plan? In what part of your life? -
Sep 25, 2016
Joy in Friendship
Written by Alexandra Stoehr
It’s not about what we get out of the relationship or finding the perfect friends, but keeping Christ as our ultimate focus. This does not mean Christians should only befriend other Christians. On the contrary, we must simply remember this perspective with each and every person we encounter. Cultivating Christ-focused, joy-filled relationships involves three main components. -
May 26, 2015
The Story of Rise
