Gossip is Not Welcomed at the Gathering, The Coop is Around the Corner

Lindsey’s voice was steady, but her hands still remembered what fear felt like. “I grew up in a religious background,” she began, glancing down at the rim of her mug as if she could still see the old years there. “And for a long time I believed… if I was good enough—if I prayed enough—and…

Freedom from the Sin of Unforgiving: Understanding ‘Love Your Enemies’ in Grief

Lord, as we open Your Word, be gentle with our hearts.Guard every wounded place, and let nothing we say add harm—only light, comfort, and truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.  “But love your enemies, and do good…” – Luke 6 (A Tender Unpacking) When we read, “Love your enemies, and do good…” (Luke 6:27, 35), it…