Gather Together with Unity and Share Love

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Discover the joy and power of unity in Christ when believers gather in His name, living out GATHER: Giving Attention To Honor Every Relationship with purpose and praise. There’s something sacred about gathering. This isn’t the type of gather that’s done to impress or to perform. It’s where you invite God into the center of […]

How to Overcome the Hurt of Gathering

Sometimes, the loudest seat at the table is the one left empty. Holidays have a way of stirring memories. Some are warm. Some are aching. And even surrounded by people, we can still feel alone. If this season is tender for you, you’re not weak. You’re human. The Ache of Absence One Thanksgiving, someone placed […]

Showing Love Through the Circle of Blessing

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Gratitude naturally gives birth to generosity. When we recognize how deeply God has cared for us, it becomes difficult to keep that care to ourselves. That’s when gratitude turns outward, and our blessings become someone else’s answered prayer. A Simple Act, A Lasting Impact Our church once delivered Thanksgiving baskets to families in need. I […]

Inviting Grace to the Table

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Every family has at least one person who tests everyone’s patience at gatherings. We seem to walk on eggshells around that person, wondering when the proverbial shoe is going to drop. We cringe when that topic gets brought up, or when someone’s tone shifts from warm to sharp. Holidays have a way of putting every […]

Engage in the Ministry of Showing Up

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Sometimes, the most powerful ministry doesn’t come from a pulpit or a platform. It comes from a porch, a hospital room, or a kitchen table. It’s the ministry of showing up. We live in a culture that often confuses presence with participation. We think we have to do something grand to make a difference. But […]

What We Bring to the Table of Thanks

There’s something almost sacred about a table. It’s where stories are shared, laughter rings out, prayers are whispered, and tears sometimes fall. Around it, life slows just long enough for hearts to connect. Thanksgiving reminds us to reclaim the table as more than a place to eat—it’s a place to give thanks, to remember the […]

People Are the True Point in Life

The older I get, the more I realize that life’s best moments aren’t measured in accomplishments but in connections. Yet every holiday season, it’s far too easy to lose sight of that truth. We race to prepare, plan, and perfect every detail. Yet, in all the hustle, we sometimes forget the very people those preparations […]

The Gift of Being Present

The gift of being present

We live in a world that prizes productivity over presence. Our calendars are stuffed fuller than a Thanksgiving turkey, and our conversations often happen while glancing at a screen instead of into someone’s eyes. Yet, one of the greatest gifts we can offer this season isn’t wrapped in shiny paper. It’s wrapped in our devoted […]