“It’s bring-your-own-chair-to-church day, didn’t you know?” I said, forcing a polite laugh and trying to make the camping chair on my shoulder seem small. My cheeks burned with a mixture of embarrassment and anger for what felt like the thousandth time. My husband has suffered from chronic, untreatable back pain for 16 years. Despite this daily drain on his energy and Continue Reading
I can’t believe it’s summer. It always seems to sneak up behind me, surprising me with its warmth and activity. Working at Joni and Friends means my summers are packed full of ministry to families affected by disability. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. Being the manager of our internship department means I have the great honor of leading intern teams to Family Retreats Continue Reading
Ripples only form after something has disturbed water. Whether it’s a rock or a swimmer, ripples occur after something disrupts or irritates an otherwise serene environment. Like ripples, every touching story begins with some type of conflict the protagonist must conquer. It’s interesting that we, the beneficiaries of the story, don’t usually celebrate the conflict, but Continue Reading
Deep within the human soul is the desire to be wanted, to be valued, to matter. There is a profound cry within each of us to fully belong. What does it feel like to fully belong? What does it truly mean? Imagine with me, for a moment, life within an authentic community where the walls of our guarded hearts can come down, where honesty and acceptance reign, and where each person Continue Reading
Happy 4th of July from Irresistible Church! As we celebrate our country and our freedom, we want to say thank you to all the veterans and soldiers who have served our nation. May God bless you and your families! Do you know any veterans or soldiers? Please share their names in the comment section below so we can be praying for them. Continue Reading
