I have lived through a flood before. I had just graduated from Drake University. It was the summer of 1993. I was still looking for a job. Any job. My job search was delayed by rain. The rains were relentless…
I can’t believe it’s been a year. Our first Sunday in worship was March 18th, 2018. We weren’t quite ready. Lots of staff and volunteers worked around the clock for a solid week to make our grand opening happen. So…
In many cultures there is an ancient custom of giving a tenth of each year’s income to some holy use. For Christians to observe the forty days of Lent is to do the same thing with roughly a tenth of…
When somebody is hurting, don’t give them advice or try to fix them. Just be present. Your presence is what you are most qualified to give and your presence is what they need the most. It is better to forgive…
WE have been talking about relationships for the last month at The Water’s Edge. This week’s topic is how have tough conversations. The following are ten phrases that are going to make any conversation more difficult. 1. Don’t take this…
Benjamin and David – My life is most likely half over. Maybe a lot more than half over; perhaps a little less. I wrote this letter to myself and am sharing it with you so you can learn from my…
A prayer for those wanting better relationships.
We are all in various relationships. Every one last one of us. Many are healthy and life-giving. Some not so much. Every relationship will have at least some conflict because every relationship is made up of two people are imperfect. …
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