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He Likes Your Yucky Bits
came across this verse the other day and was reminded of how I held on to it when I was raising my daughters. My focus then was on cultivating faithfulness in their lives, and while I think that is an apt application, I also think it is a limited one. Let's take a closer look.

Sherry Johnston
Nov 124 min read


Faith Without Deeds
I honestly don’t know how to sit down and write a feel-good blog post for well-meaning Christian women to read right now.

Sam Martin
Oct 155 min read


Rethinking Sin
Merriam-Webster defines sin as an offense against religious or moral law; an action that is highly reprehensible; or a serious shortcoming. Biblically, 1 John 3:4 says that “in fact, sin is lawlessness,” a pattern of behavior that shows disregard for God’s law.

Sam Martin
Sep 104 min read


How My Children Taught Me to Love the Earth
As you read this, yesterday was Earth Day. A day I previously gave zero thought to. Like many evangelical Christians, I grew up giving very little thought to the earth - it was merely the backdrop or set God built to place humanity into

Sam Martin
Apr 235 min read


A Letter to My Lonely and Younger Self
I have a vivid memory of lying in bed, closing a book, and bawling my eyes out. I don’t remember the exact date when this happened.

Amanda Rahlf
Apr 26 min read


Hidden to Heal
Do you know what it is to be needed in the Kingdom? If God took the time to hide you, He has a need for you for a specific purpose.

Jessica Rucker
Mar 266 min read


Are You Fully Awake?
Are you a Sunday nap person? You know, there are people who live for the Sunday afternoon nap. Come home from church, quick lunch, then...

Brittany Green
Mar 20, 20245 min read


When is Good really Good?
This is a retelling of the story of The Rich Young Ruler, or as I heard one person put it, The Rich Young Fool. You can read the actual...

Sherry Johnston
Sep 27, 20234 min read


Temptations / Spiritual Warfare
This spring I really discovered a love for cookies –not just the ones you make at home, but the ones from Cookie Society. It’s incredible...

Brittany Green
May 3, 202315 min read


Getting to the Good Part
It’s February. Which means if you, like me, are attempting to read through the Bible, cover to cover, in 2023, we’re now in the thick of...

Sam Martin
Feb 15, 20233 min read


Which Voice
On a recent Friday morning, in the darkness of the before school hours, I sink with a huff down into my favorite green paisley chair in...

Bethany McMillon
Feb 1, 20233 min read


I Will Come for You
Many of the past several episodes of the Noisy Narratives podcast feature ministers, pastors and staff members discussing their personal...

Debbie Vallejo
Dec 14, 20224 min read


A Knock on the Door
Josh walks through the door of his home after school hoping for someone to love him enough to see him and care he is there. His mom is in th

Debbie Vallejo
Nov 16, 20224 min read


Grace For The In-between
Our desire for the things of heaven is real. No one wants suffering or sadness, or fear or anxiety. Give me Joy. Happy. Gladness and...

Debbie Vallejo
Apr 13, 20224 min read


I SEE YOU!
Cancel Culture is rampant.

Christy Williams
Feb 2, 20225 min read
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