How Stories Shape Us
Stories have the power to shape our worldview - how we believe the world functions and what our place in it is. But the big question remains - how do we judge the stories we tell? How do we know what stories are true?
Read MoreLessons from a Nazi
The fact that my Opa was a Nazi is something that I’ve tried to hide for a long time. However, his story has taught me something powerful about racism - that is that stories matter! If we want to know why some people do horrible things to others because of their race, we need to pay attention to the stories they are telling.
Read MoreRevisiting Our Worldview
The creation stories of Genesis are so old that people often question if they can really still be important for us today. Of course the answer is “Yes.” Not only that, these stories have the power to shape our worldview by inviting us on God’s path of life and flourishing.
Read MoreGod, Kids, and Conquest Stories
Preparing Bible activities for kids really helps me think about my own faith. This year, what challenged me the most about the Bible station at VBS camp were the stories I was supposed to prepare. How does the message of God being for us and the conquest of Canaan go together?
Read More10 Days with My Opa
I'm preparing to leave Germany ofter spending 10 days taking care of my Opa. He has dementia. But even though that has changed things, I learned something vitally important about him (and from him) this past week.
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