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Jesus Loves Yinz
One of the things most endearing to me about Pittsburgh is its unique language of Pittsburghese. By merely hearing it, you are part of Pittsburgh’s family of shared secrets, and a bond is formed. The love of God isn’t bound by the language you speak, even Pittsburghese!
A Tunnel, a Waterfall, and a Bug Bring Clarity
There are times in life when we go through darkness and fear, losing our vision and bearings. We suffer pain, sometimes feeling like we are getting nowhere, even feeling like we will never get out of it. During these times, where do you turn to find direction and clarity?
Trail Pittsburgh to Trail Jesus
My husband and I were walking on a local trail when we came upon a steel plate etched with the words “Trail Pittsburgh”. Somehow that scuffed steel plate sparked deeper thoughts about the bridges we’d crossed since moving here - how God brought us and where we are now on His path.
Goodbye Religion, Hello Relationship
A Dear John – Love Letter to a Religious System. It’s been a long while since I broke up with you. Actually, I guess the feeling was mutual. I was staying true to my conviction and I guess you were too. Still, it was painful to hear your words of rejection.
Homesick - Feeling Like a Stranger in Our Fallen Culture
If you’ve ever felt like a stranger in our fallen culture or have had to transition to any kind of newness, you know all too well that your beliefs and missing the familiar can prick your heart into feeling homesick.
Path Blind
Thanks to Febreze commercials we’ve learned about going nose blind. But path blind? All it took for me was a bike, a path with shadows and some sun to learn from creation.