I struggle to live comfortably when I feel or sense tension. You know the kind, we all do. It’s that familiar place of being somewhere in between, stuck in the middle somewhere between already and not yet… in a job, ministry, relationship, etc. The tension in the middle ground is like a wilderness. In some … Continue reading The Space Between
I’m so excited to welcome our guest author, Avery Quick, as she shares her testimony with all of us! Avery married into the crazy Irvin side of our family and fits right in. She’s a talented artist, a loving mom and wife, and has become a dear friend of mine. I know you’ll be blessed … Continue reading Avery’s Testimony
When I was a young girl, she smacked my back to help me when I was choking, and I stayed mad at her for a long time, or so I’ve been told. What I do remember is that she was the aunt who would swoop into Nana’s living room with a giant smile on her … Continue reading Remember the love
I’ve seen several resources for people on the spectrum learning to adapt to church ministry culture, but not much has been written for those steeped in church ministry culture to make space for people on the spectrum. So, I’ve spent part of my summer break working on this list. I’m not an expert, just a … Continue reading Autism and the church
I visited the Orofacial Pain Clinic at the University of Kentucky last Thursday and finally got to see doctors specializing in TMJ/TMD. I’m excited to share some insights I’ve gained. Sometimes, I experience intense pain in my jaw, neck, and entire face that accompanies my headaches. There are moments when my jaw locks up. I’ve … Continue reading Lessons along the way
I’m studying for my New Testament final, and a disturbing thought crossed my mind. I figure that if I have to be disturbed, you should be, too! So, I’m just gonna leave this right here: The same king who ordered the brutal massacre of male children to protect his power is the very same king … Continue reading Some kings
Nobody wants to have a rule that mandates their inclusion in an organization they are already a part of. Unfortunately, we’ve had to implement those kinds of rules. But they have been necessary. Without the legislature, women wouldn’t have been able to fill leadership roles in my denomination. Many of our leaders boast of the … Continue reading Mandated Inclusion?
If the Word is alive And I know that it is It doesn’t matter where I am My every breath is His If the Living Word’s active And alone can satisfy Then His unrelenting passion Won’t leave me out to dry If it’s sharper than a two-edged sword Piercing unseen realities Then distance cannot stop … Continue reading If the Word is Alive
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