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Facing the "could be's" with "It is finished!"

Sometimes I wake up in the morning with this overwhelming sense that everything is up in the air. “Sure, I got through yesterday, but today I’ve got to prove myself for real, and if I don’t...” This is sort of a background litany of thoughts that make up my negative core narrative of “I’m not enough…I’ll always mess up.” Maybe you can relate.

Peter Gammell

October 22, 2024

Why I'm optimistic about the election

My American readers are likely feeling sick to their stomachs about the presidential election. Regardless of which side of the aisle you sit on, things are crazy out there! And regardless of who wins, I certainly don’t feel like the chaos and antagonism will simmer down.Nevertheless, I’m optimistic.Or rather, I’m hopeful.Or better, I’m just not that worried… Because the situation just isn’t that serious! May I please try to explain?

Brandon Booth

October 15, 2024

Seasons: an invitation to say "yes" to reality

I stepped out of my apartment and shuddered. The brisk morning air was quiet, yet it seemed to be shouting at me, "WINTER IS COMING!!!" Now for many, that proclamation would be met with joy for fond thoughts of the holiday season to come, but I couldn’t help but notice the dread that settled over me. Oh boy...

Peter Gammell

October 8, 2024

Q&A - Why don't I feel loved by God unconditionally?

A: From Peter: I suspect that one of the reasons we can't fully grasp or feel God's unconditional love is that we have abundant examples of conditional love. Our lived experience in this world is that "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." We're used to getting offers that end with a rushed voice saying, "terms and conditions apply, offer not valid if... see site for details."

Peter Gammell

September 16, 2024

Daily Bread: God knows what I need

So there I was lying in bed, about to cry and crying out to God to help me cut through the whirling chaos in my head. What he brought to my attention was how my son and I were in a similar place. It was humbling to identify with a fussy baby, but at the same time it allowed a little compassion and understanding to break through the chaos and frustration.

Peter Gammell

September 3, 2024

In the arms of the Father who needs no sleep

I groaned softly as I woke up to tend to my crying son. “Uggghhh, can’t you let your dad get any sleep!?” But as I rolled out of bed, I caught a glimpse of the alarm clock, it read 6:00am. Wait, that meant that Benjamin actually had let me get sleep, plenty of it in fact. And yet, there I sat, bleary-eyed, only wanting to konk out for another few hours of sleep.

Peter Gammell

August 27, 2024

Sorrow is golden

To be blessed is greater than to be “happy” in this life. Those who are poor, or mourn, or are persecuted for Christ in this life will “inherit the kingdom," says Jesus.

Brandon Booth

August 13, 2024

Surely goodness and faithful love will pursue me

Today, however, even as I fight a full-on panic attack, I read Psalm 23 and the last idea stuck with me: "Surely goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life."

Brandon Booth

August 6, 2024

3 Stone Cutters

A story, comments from C.S. Lewis, and heavenly aspirations.

Brandon Booth

April 30, 2024

After Easter Feast we all have big buts 🤣

We are an Easter People, and “Alleluia” is our song! We don’t fear death, and we don’t fear judgment. God is unequivocally for us, who or what could possibly harm us?! Nothing! There is no condemnation for us who are in Christ Jesus. “But…”

Brandon Booth

April 23, 2024

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Facing the "could be's" with "It is finished!"

Why I'm optimistic about the election

Seasons: an invitation to say "yes" to reality

Q&A - Why don't I feel loved by God unconditionally?

Daily Bread: God knows what I need

In the arms of the Father who needs no sleep

Sorrow is golden

Surely goodness and faithful love will pursue me

3 Stone Cutters

After Easter Feast we all have big buts 🤣