Our Heavenly Father Gives Good Gifts
No matter how much I may ache for prayers to be answered or circumstances to change, this much is true:…
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Slowing Down and Traveling Light (El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Part 4)
As we neared Santiago, and the conclusion of this adventure, I realized that life is about the journey, not the…
Editor’s Pick: Trochia’s Best Posts of 2014
As I look back at 2014, I’m again reminded of the blessing we have here at Trochia – a team…
Lessons from Egyptian Christians , Part 2: My Nine-Year-Old Mentor
On a recent mission trip to Egypt, Chris had a frightening experience, but with a reminder of Psalm 23, and…
Waiting with Joy and Hope in the Advent Season
Waiting can be very difficult, but in the season of Advent, we are reminded to embrace joy and hope as…
Learning to Pray as We Walk (El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Part 3)
Walking the Camino is an extremely personal journey – solitary at times, and lonely at others. Those who journey the…
True Justice, and Serving Victims in Jesus’ Name (Take Five)
This week we are looking at stories and perspectives from International Justice Mission, the A21 Campaign and other brave individuals…
Midsummer Rest, Worship, Grace and Service in Christ (Take Five)
In midsummer, our lives our moving quickly. We have vacations, neighborhood bar-be-ques and busy schedules to distract us from the…
Love Like Jesus (Take Five)
Through witnessing to others and sharing our faith, getting together with friends, being a good neighbor, and supporting our family…
Grief, Joy and Faith in God (Take Five)
This week’s Take Five shares stories of the ups and downs of life – when we grieve, when we laugh,…
The Beauty of Solitude and Silence as We Seek God
Are you addicted to noise? Most of us are, but we see that Jesus practiced both solitude and silence as…
Reflecting on Jesus’ Death on the Cross; Good Friday (Lent Series Week 7)
Our sin brings death into the world, making it the end of all our lives and separating us from God.…