When Words Hurt… Or Help

My First Challenger The summer after graduating high school, I attended “EYE ‘96,” the “Episcopal Youth Event” in Indiana, with about 60 other teens from Massachusetts. My dorm roommate Rachel and I hit it off right away; after a few days together, she said, “Holly, I’ve been listening to you, and you obviously have a … Continue reading When Words Hurt… Or Help

“I’ve known You as a Father”

Last week my eight-year-old son, Sai, and I were driving together and listening to a song called, “The Goodness of God.” The lyrics say, “I’ve known you as a Father,” and my son asked what that meant. As I feebly attempted to explain it to him, I realized that it has always been an undisputed … Continue reading “I’ve known You as a Father”

5 Criteria for Choosing a New Church

I want to begin by saying I am not looking for a new church home, but this was on my heart to share at this time because I know others who are. If you are in the market for a new church—hopefully from a healthy place and not leaving bad blood behind at your previous … Continue reading 5 Criteria for Choosing a New Church

A Reputation of Living Life Well (8/12/2022)

Last year I felt compelled to intently ask the Lord for more wisdom and knowledge of the Word of God, a prayer that I still continue. I desired to be able to read and study the Word on my own without beginning with outside sources, trusting that whatever He showed me came directly from Him … Continue reading A Reputation of Living Life Well (8/12/2022)