Prayer as a First Response
Recently, a former parishioner asked me to pray for her grandmother who had sustained a debilitating stroke. The granddaughter said, “My grandmother has taken a bad turn. I’m at a...
Embracing a Learning Posture
We are in the thick of summer, and I keep seeing my friends showcase pictures of all the beautiful veggies they are growing in their gardens. I’ve gotten the bug....
Stand: Equipping Girls For When Things Get Tough
I picked up the phone, ready to hear the usual joke about me taking forever to answer…instead, I was met with silence. “Hello?” “Hey” “Are you okay? What’s wrong?” The...
YouthQuest Replay Recap
Despite having to make the difficult decision to cancel #YQ2020 in Jacksonville, Florida, IPHC Student Ministries hosted an online event: YouthQuest Replay. It was an event that celebrated all things...
Disrupted: Following Christ During Unplanned Change
We just moved to Oklahoma City from Atlanta, and things went so smoothly… at first. We received a contract on our house three days after it went on the market....
3 Ways Older Adults Can Still Serve Others During COVID-19
For several months now, we have heard that older adults are among the most vulnerable when it comes to COVID-19. Nursing homes have been on lock-down, friends and family are...