By Sean Langdon In the fall of 2020, the Bridge of Hope Strategic Planning Team for the Greater Pacific Northwest USA Mission Center followed a nudge to not just focus on how we were going to raise funds to meet our funding goal but also discern a “Bridge of Hope” to the future of who…
My Story: Exploring our Inner Monologues
“Our Stories” – A reflection by Ashley Whitham When we’re tots and toddlerswe live in our parents’ stories.Their lives are our worlds. When we’re full of wonder and questions,stories from books, tv, moviesexpand our imaginations to an even bigger world. When we start to live our stories,we trip and fall,stumbling over ideals and expectations. When…
Prayer for Peace | Nov 28, 2021
This Prayer for Peace was written and offered by Evangelist David Brock inthe November 28, 2021, Community Connections online worshipon our first Sunday of Advent (HOPE). It was offered as aPrayer for Peace and Hope for those who struggle during the holidays. These are holy days, God. This is a sacred time and season. But…
Pentecost Guided Meditation
by Ashley Whitham Please sit comfortably, with your eyes closed. You’re sitting on the floor. You’ve been sitting here for… days? Has it been a week yet? Time doesn’t really matter here. You’re with friends, but it’s hardly a party. Everyone is just sitting, staring at the floor. You’re all just exhausted from the emotional…
Writing a Lament
Submitted by Larry McGuire Reflective Practice Writing or Creating a Lament “Our only hope is to march ourselves to the throne of God and in loud lament cry out the pain that lives in our souls.” Ann Weems Take some time and reflect on how the last week (or a time frame of your choice)…