Passion that chooses us

Passion that chooses us

by Angela T. Khabeb At some point in our lives we encounter a hobby, an interest, a cause that intrigues, inspires, or provokes us. Some passions are sparked from within, while others swirl around us, inviting and enticing us to come closer and closer until we are captured. According to the dictionary, passion is “a […]

The grace of an unbalanced life

The grace of an unbalanced life

by Angela Denker I’m writing this article about balance at 7 p.m. on a Friday. The dishes are washed, the laundry is done, and my two boys, age 7 and 4, are downstairs playing basketball in the basement with their dad. I’m not home anymore, though. Every time I sat down to write there, I […]

Difficult decisions: Circumstances that affect our path

Difficult decisions: Circumstances that affect our path

by Angela Denker Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the […]

What the Bible says about rejection

What the Bible says about rejection

by Becca Ehrlich There was a job that I wanted, and I even had a sense that God was calling me to it. Needless to say, I was thrilled when I got an interview. Colleagues and friends affirmed me, saying that my gifts and skills matched the job. I prayed about it, asking for God’s […]

Timelines

Timelines

by Deborah K. Farrington It began about two months before my 30th birthday. I was suddenly in a panic. I was turning 30 and had absolutely nothing to show for it. My body wouldn’t function anymore. Life as I knew it would be over. Intellectually, I knew this was silly. Emotionally, that didn’t matter. The […]

The tapestry of vocation

The tapestry of vocation

by Rebeckah Selnick We ask little children what they want to be when they grow up. Even when the answer is “a princess” or “a cowboy,” this innocent question can set a precedent for a lifetime. As students, we take aptitude tests. We choose course work to set a track to the future. We look […]

Discovering your passion

Discovering your passion

by Lee Ann Pomrenke We know when we have it, and we know when we don’t. And we know it’s not something we can muster up when it just isn’t there. During the cold, long nights of winter, after the excitement of Christmas and Epiphany has passed, our lack of passion can be all too […]

Cafe group: Finding your passion

Cafe group: Finding your passion

January 2022 Passion that chooses us by Angela T. Khabeb Do you know what your passions are? That’s okay if you don’t. Life events can help us discover our passions too. Read more Faith reflections: Discovering your passion by Lee Ann Pomrenke We all go through times when we are stuck in a rut, wanting […]

The baggage we carry

The baggage we carry

by Angela T. Khabeb  My purse is big and heavy. I pack an umbrella even if the forecast includes only a 30 percent chance of rain. Why? Just in case. If I’m giving a presentation, I always pack a complete back-up outfit including an extra pair of shoes. Again, just in case. I’ve discovered that […]