Cultural Studies… On Being Human 10 May 202413 Nov 2024 By Jamie Wiechman I have really been wrestling with my humanness lately. Do you know what it means to be human? According to Merriam-Webster, “human” means “representative of or susceptible…
Cultural Studies… Strangers on the Beach 14 Mar 202418 Mar 2024 By Elizabeth Rossow You would think that sitting by the ocean would make me feel insignificant. I mean, we hear stories all the time of how, when faced with that…
Disciple LIke You Mean It… Expanding Your Discipleship Culture 31 Jan 20241 Feb 2024 The Next Step PodcastSeason 7: Wednesdays are for Walking WithEpisode 08 (39 min)Date: 31 January 2024Guests: Katie and Bob, lay leaders from Heart of the Shepherd, Howell, MI Also available…
Disciple LIke You Mean It… Sunday, FUN day?? 10 Nov 20238 Jul 2024 By a member of the Disciple Like You Mean It online training. I was scared and excited at the same time! That’s how it usually goes for me when I…
For My Friends Today is Where the Gift is. 19 Oct 2022 By Jamie Wiechman A few years ago, it was brought to my attention that I had a lot of discontentment. I’ll be honest: that feedback stung a bit. I was in…
Make Like a Tree 5 Oct 2022 By Katie Helmreich For nearly a hundred years, our silver poplar tree has graced the backyard. We have dozens of other trees, but this gigantic tree and the shade underneath it…
For My Friends Our Next (Hard) Project 14 Jun 20221 Nov 2022 By Katie Helmreich Ben and I are project people. We've been building things together since our early dating days (some twenty years ago) and haven't really stopped since! Our next project…
For My Friends School Photos 21 Nov 20212 Nov 2022 By Valerie Matyas Remember picture day at school? Finding the perfect outfit of which only 1/8th will be visible. Practicing a natural smile in the mirror, varying the degree of…
Temptation, The Spirit, Jesus, and Me 18 Feb 202118 Feb 2021 By Justin Rossow The First Sunday in Lent traditionally looks at the Temptation of Jesus. It's the perfect Sunday to pull out a hymn I wrote for a competition at…
Discipling Leaders Always Growing in Friendship: Intimacy VS Isolation 5 Feb 202123 Feb 2021 By Heidi Goehmann There was a time I thought friendship began with slumber parties and secrets shared in sleeping bags. I also thought friendship began on athletic fields and during…
Cultural Studies… Imagining More than “Gospel Motivation” 2 Jul 20202 Jul 2020 By Justin Rossow After quite a while trying to follow Jesus and help others take a small next step following Jesus, I am beginning to think all motivation, including so-called…
For My Friends Growing Is Such A Pain 6 Jun 2020 By: Katie Helmreich Our ability to learn is such an incredible gift! The end of the school year is the perfect time to look back at lessons learned; this year…
