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Fragile (by Nichole Munson-Isaacs)

Life seems to hand me friendships or relationships that, most of the time, are too heavy and awkward for me to carry. As I carry them, I imagine that they are like glass vases that sit in the entryway of rich people’s houses. These vases seem heavy to me because of past trauma in my … Continue reading →

The Stool of a Wise Man (by Joel Young)

When my great-grandfather and great-grandmother passed away, the adults in our family sifted through the house to take items by which to remember them.  You may be familiar with this awkward ritual.  Many looked for valuable items – things of monetary value.  Some, like my mother, looked for knick-knacks that sparked fond memories of her … Continue reading →

Spiritual Floss (by Len Winneroski)

I am so thankful for my church, Diversity Church, who’s catchphrase is Different People Same God. I have learned so much during the short time that my family has attended this wonderful church and started doing life with the people in that place. Pastor Jonathan (PJ) Ember just recently finished an excellent sermon series on … Continue reading →

Awakening (by Joel Young)

Have you ever had moments in your life where you feel your soul trying to tell you something? Forks in the road where you can either listen or dismiss. Sometimes it’s a subtle intrigue, or it’s a thought that keeps rolling around in your mind in different ways – where you know there is something … Continue reading →

Spiritual Immaturity (by Len Winneroski)

I think that building IKEA furniture is great spiritual maturity barometer. My family will tell you that one of my spiritual achilles heals is doing anything that requires tools. When I fix or build something, I usually end up speaking in a tongue that is more suited for a bar of soap than a man … Continue reading →

Baby Roe (by Len Winneroski)

Did you know that Norma McCorvey, known more widely by her pseudonym “Jane Roe,” never actually had an abortion? All three of Norma’s little girls were given up for adoption because she felt unfit to raise them. Norma only had a relationship with her oldest daughter, Melissa, during her lifetime. Little is known about “Baby … Continue reading →

Significance (by Len Winneroski)

To be human is to long for significance. To wonder things like, does my life really make a difference to those around me? Am I in the right job? Will I be remembered by my family and the world after I leave this life or will I be quickly forgotten? To be human is to … Continue reading →

Skin Deep (by Len Winneroski)

I became a scientist because I have always been curious about how the world around me works. For instance, I think that most people can appreciate the beauty of a tree, but when I look at a tree, I want to know why the leaves are green in the summer and why they change to … Continue reading →

Ready for the Wind (by Len Winneroski)

I believe that one of the most misunderstood and underutilized blessings of being a child of God is the ministry and influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We pray to our Heavenly Father who is the Creator of life and the Universe, and we joyfully praise Jesus who died for our sins so … Continue reading →

Salt (by Len Winneroski)

Being a scientist is a blessing and a curse. For instance, have you ever thought about why salt tastes salty? I think that most normal people just grab the saltshaker and salt their food without really thinking or caring about why they do it. God made scientists differently. We tend to be a curious lot … Continue reading →