Why your fear isn’t the enemy — but has something important to show you
Why your fear isn’t the enemy — but has something important to show you
This encouragement is written by Dr. Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, Professor of Philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Sovereign Lord,” they said,…
What a group of middle-schoolers taught us about listening
This encouragement is written by Pastor Jennifer Holmes Curran, Senior Pastor at Sherman Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read more of Jen’s work…
When forgiveness starts to feel like avoidance
This encouragement is written by Tanner Smith, Chief of Staff at The Colossian Forum. For a long time, I assumed forgiveness meant letting things…
The early church was a mess. Maybe there’s hope for us yet?
This encouragement is written by Mary Hulst, University Pastor at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. All who believed were together and had all…
Hope for Complicated Relationships: An Advent Prayer Practice
A reflection written by Rev. Michael Gulker, President of The Colossian Forum. If you’re like me, this time of year has a way…
5 Hopeful Practices You Might Have Missed
This year has asked a lot of us. It has asked for courage when we felt afraid, patience when the world felt impatient, and…
What I Learned When Consensus Failed
This encouragement is written by Jenell Paris, Ph.D., an anthropologist, author, active church leader, and a Professor of Anthropology and Criminal Justice at Messiah…
The Moment I Realized Good Intentions Weren’t Enough
This encouragement is written by Craig Mattson, writer and host of “The Mode Switch” podcast and newsletter, author of Digital Overwhelm: A Mid-Career Guide to…
NEW RESOURCE: Staying Grounded in the Heat of Conflict
When tension rises, do you ever feel yourself slipping into autopilot? Shutting down, pushing harder, carrying more than your share — or maybe blaming…
Clarity is Kindness: the Surprising Gift of Honest Feedback
This encouragement is written by Jess Shults, Chief Partnerships Officer at The Colossian Forum. A lot of times, the most important things are said…