Posts from February 2026
Circum…what?
Our Anchored Bible studies this “semester” are focused on the book of Ephesians. And the church in Ephesus was dealing with this whole issue of Gentiles being a part of the body of Christ, the church. Jewish people at that time were not as excited that Gentiles were allowed to be a part of the family of God without following their traditions. Namely circumcision. Ephesians 2:11 says, “Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the How COVID has affected us
A Harder Kind of Love
As Valentine’s Day approaches, our culture turns its attention to love. Store shelves fill with cards and candy. Restaurants fill with couples. Social media fills with carefully chosen words and images meant to express affection. Love, at least this time of year, feels warm and easy. But this week I’ve been reminded of another kind of love — a love that isn’t sentimental, isn’t simple, and certainly isn’t easy. It’s hard to miss how divided our world feels. Even moments How COVID has affected us
Finishing Well
Finishing Well(Even When the Newness Wears Off) February has a way of quietly testing us. The excitement of a fresh start has faded, routines are back in full force, and many of the goals we felt so confident about just a few weeks ago are already harder to keep. If you’re feeling that tension, you’re not alone. At the beginning of last year, I set a personal goal to hike 100 miles on the North Country Trail. I started strong How COVID has affected us