Tag: Inspirational

Don’t Take My Word for It

Posted by: Olivia Dummer in Inspirational, Olivia Dummer on June 4th

Summer time can be a challenging time in life as it is often a time of transition. Whether you find yourself entering or leaving school, moving, or anything else, we can find this season of limbo to be challenging to navigate, making the decisions we make throughout this time heavy and often a little frightening…. View Article

bible, Exodus 13, Inspirational, Moses, Olivia Dummer, student ministry, Word of God

The Rain Reveals

Posted by: Rachel Skirvin in Rachel Skirvin on May 5th

“The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I’ve experienced many spiritual droughts in my life. I cannot tell you how those times are both debilitating and strengthening all at the same time. I have learned exponentially the closeness of God as well as His… View Article

Drought, Inspirational, Noah, Rachel Skirvin, Rain, Storms

Displaced Faith

Posted by: Olivia Dummer in Inspirational, Olivia Dummer on April 10th

What does it look like to have faith? How do we get the kind of faith Jesus mentions when He grabs that little child and coaches His disciples on the necessity of childlike faith? While we wrestle with our day-to-day issues, it can seem overwhelming to consider a faith that moves mountains. After all, we… View Article

faith, healing, Inspirational, Mark 5, Miracles, Olivia Dummer, student ministry

The Timeliness of the Tomb

Posted by: Rachel Skirvin in Rachel Skirvin on March 3rd

In about a month we will once again celebrate Easter. This is a time of remembrance and sorrow followed by immense rejoicing. I have always loved this time, even before I really grasped the true meaning of it. The spring weather, the family gatherings, and the love felt all around. Mixed in is the miracle… View Article

Easter, Empty Tomb, Inspirational, Jesus, Rachel Skirvin, Rachel Thorne, Resurrection, Waiting

Jonah and Me

Posted by: Olivia Dummer in Inspirational, Olivia Dummer on February 9th

Every time I read the short little book of Jonah, I find myself caught up in the painful reality that I identify with him and his story. While I’ve yet to be swallowed by a whale or lose my mind over a wilting plant, I’ve often found myself struggling to understand the path God has… View Article

Call of God, Inspirational, Jonah, Olivia Dummer, student ministry, Will of God