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Tethered to the One Who Never Moves

Last week, we talked about noticing what we are steeping in and how whatever holds our attention slowly shapes us. Remembering God’s goodness helps us turn our attention back to who He is. But what happens when we are waiting and nothing seems to be changing? In Psalm 40, David writes, “I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry.” The Hebrew word translated “waited patiently” is qavah. It means to wait with hope and expectation, and it carries the p

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23 hours ago2 min read

What Have You Been Steeping In?

REMEMBER What Have You Been Steeping In? "And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory..."2 Corinthians 3:18 Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to remember the painful things than the goodness of God? That question has been following me around for months. Not long ago, I was driving to Grand Rapids when an old conversation quietly began replaying in my mind. At first, it felt like I

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6 days ago9 min read

While He Was Still a Long Way Off

This week, as I was journaling, I found myself reflecting on the story of the prodigal son. It's a familiar story, one I've read many times over the years. But this time, one phrase seemed to jump off the page: "While he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son..." (Luke 15:20) I couldn't stop thinking about those words: while he was still a long way off. The son hadn't made it home yet. He hadn't finished his apol

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Jun 243 min read

A Way of Walking: Picture Prayer

A Way of Walking His yoke is not a burden. It is an invitation to walk with Him. There are moments when the noise of life grows so loud we forget that God is still speaking. We feel pulled in a dozen directions, longing to slow down but unsure how. Jesus understood this tension in the human heart. In Matthew 11, He offers an invitation that feels almost too good to be true. “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest… Take My yoke upon you and le

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Mar 184 min read

Embossed Foil Ornaments – A Simple Way to Prepare Him Room

Embossed Foil Ornaments Every December, my heart goes back to the song Joy to the World : “Joy to the world, the Lord has come. Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room.” These few sentences carry the whole message of Christmas. Room for Jesus. Room for His presence. Room for joy that doesn’t depend on circumstances. Room for light that breaks through the noise. But making room does not happen by accident, especially not in December. We hurry. We multitas

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Nov 28, 20254 min read

Spiritual Practices we use at GATHER

At GATHER, our monthly gathering, we follow a steady rhythm of spiritual practices that help us slow down, meet with God, and make space for His transforming presence. Each month, we make room to breathe, reflect, and experience God through practices that awaken our hearts and quiet our souls. make space to slow down, breathe, and meet with God through a variety of spiritual practices. Each of us connects with God in different ways. Some of us feel closest to Him through wors

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Oct 22, 20253 min read