May 08, 2024
PEACE
Biblical conflict resolution
Comparison
Intercultural relationships
Team unity & dynamics
Laying on the beach, feet sinking in soft sand, eyes closed with the rhythmic sound of waves in my ears, and the warmth of the sun lulling me to unconsciousness is my ideal peaceful setting. Others might say snuggled up on a sofa in a cozy, fuzzy ...
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May 07, 2024
PEACE
Fear
My car wouldn’t start, but I wasn’t concerned when I called my mechanic, assuming the problem wasn’t too serious. Unfortunately, I was wrong. For some unknown reason, the engine had cracked, and repairing it would cost more than the car’s value. A...
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May 06, 2024
PEACE
Biblical conflict resolution
Expectations
Reflecting God
Team unity & dynamics
Obedience
Feeling known & understood
Grace
It was 7 pm on the dot as I logged into Zoom. The three of us were now connected. My heart was racing at 100 miles an hour and as I gulped one more time, I turned on the Zoom volume and video. Pastor John did so as well, while Sally kept hers off ...
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May 03, 2024
PEACE
Comparison
Team unity & dynamics
Himalayan pink salt is plentiful in my former home. I have fond memories of seeing large blocks of it in outdoor markets, where vendors chipped off hunks to grind for customers. This always reminded me of a verse in Mark.
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