By Harold Vance Abiding The branch, hanging low and proud on the tree, Stays connected somehow. Such a lifestyle is tangible, to say the least. You can look right at it and see the joint. And the tree, rising tall and steady, Stays connected to the earth, Into which it has sunk its roots deeply. … Continue reading Abiding: A Poem
By Karen Swank Here come the holidays. I’ve already got my Thanksgiving plans made, including where I am going and what I am cooking. I’m working out what to do at Christmas. Some people I know already have their trees up and decorated. Others are ticking off how many gift-buying days remain. A lady told … Continue reading To the Givers, this Holiday Season
By Karen Swank This past Friday, I joined the ranks of the unemployed when the shelter where I worked did some downsizing. I had never been laid off before; that meeting was short, to the point, and absent the drama one might imagine. Driving home that afternoon, I texted my kids. “On my way home. … Continue reading Resolutions from the Unemployment Line
By Andrea Wendel Today was an adventure of finding Justine. Justine was found, originally, by Ryan Stewart. He has several blogs about groups who have found Justine since then. Today, was our turn. Today, God continued to carry out His persistent love for His daughter. Justine is a beautiful woman who has lost her left … Continue reading Finding Justine: God’s Relentless Pursuit of One Woman
By Brooke Luby Maybe I am crazy or schizophrenic, but lately I have been more aware of the fact that I am a physical and a spiritual being. It’s like I have been able to separate the two, and see who I am really am. How many people in the world are happy when they … Continue reading Soul Meets Body
By Wrecked for the Ordinary Indie folk artist (and Canadian expatriate) Matt Brouwer performs his song “Come Back Around” live, exclusively for a Wrecked for the Ordinary audience (that’s right, you!). This song is off of Matt’s new justice-minded album, Where’s Our Revolution?, his third album to date. Find out more about Matt Brouwer at … Continue reading Video: Matt Brouwer Performs “Come Back Around”
By Roy L. Dunigan Not long ago, CNN aired a story about a church in North Carolina that was organizing an event where the congregation would build a bonfire and burn things they feel were associated with the Devil. Primarily, they targeted the Harry Potter series of books as specifically stated by the church’s pastor … Continue reading The Church’s Reputation
By Caroline Crawford She’s an elderly woman, probably in her mid-sixties. The sun has made its mark on her face, with lines encircling her brown-hazed eyes. She’s a follower of Islam, careful to read her Koran and pray the regular five times a day. And she is a woman seeking truth. Just 24 hours before … Continue reading The Day She Found Her Truth: A Muslim’s Story of Redemption
By Steve Underwood Every believer has signposts for the journey of faith — the day we encounter our Savior, the challenges that uncover our deep need for Him, the moments we experience God’s faithfulness. For Paul Baloche, this spiritual journey is marked by songs, music that has moved from personal touchstones to collective signposts for … Continue reading Paul Baloche: Glorious Release
By Andi Wendel From Guatemala: This young lady is mentally handicapped. Her name is Ilsa. She is 26 years old. She lives in an orphanage that resembles hell. She sees in the spiritual realm. There is a battle raging in and around her. We were there only to clean the grounds yesterday. But I could … Continue reading Seeing the Spiritual