Lights, candles, action. December has come, and we’ve flipped the switch on Christmas, turning on all the emotions that swirl within us at this time of the year. At the heart of that swirl is longing. We want things—small things, big things, something that will let us feel content...
How can movies influence our faith? Is Inside Out 2 appropriate to show my kids? This summer, Pixar released a sequel to their 2015 hit, Inside Out, and it has been a huge box-office success. But should you watch it? Should your 10-year-old watch it too? How about a 7-year-old? When...
Understanding God’s Plan for Your Life What’s my purpose in life? God, do you have a plan for me? What am I supposed to do now, God? We’ve all asked questions like this at some point, haven’t we? They’re deeply human, reflecting our common desire for meaning...
Or, Overcoming my ‘ick’ I have a thing against bananas. I find the texture to be absolutely disgusting. Revolting. I can’t stand touching bananas. I especially can’t stand touching bananas that have been sitting out for a while or have been touched and are now slick and...
(5 min read) Aliens. Those little grey people that come down on flying saucers…right? Growing up, I understood that was what conspiracy theorists and people with tinfoil hats believed in. As time has passed, though, a few things have occurred that brought the idea back to my mind: the...
(6 min read) Me and my self-talk Recently, I was telling some friends about a visit to a new brewery that I really did enjoy. And without even thinking about it, I shared some thoughts for how it could have been improved. As I’m telling the story, my friend said, “Paige, have you...
(6 min read) The question caught my attention. I mean, is anyone really asking this? Turns out the answer is yes, a lot of people are asking this question. In fact, as of this writing, this is the 9th most-asked “can we/I” question on Google. Most of the...
(6 min read) There is a way to find unity in our increasingly divided and divisive world, and it starts with the practice of humility. I recently preached a sermon on the concept of humility. It was part of our “Dear Church” series, looking at what we can learn from the...
(4 min read) “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly,” Jesus said to his listeners according to the good news as told by John (John 10:10). That is what my testimony to the truth and love of Jesus is about: seeking and finding life abundantly in Jesus of Nazareth...
(4 min read) OK, first off… I’m not a pastor. I did not consult with any Grace Chapel pastors in the writing of this post, and I’ll probably have to apologize for parts of it later. But hear me out… Crying babies belong in church. I have to imagine that no pastor on...
