Reflections & Ponderings The Pilgrim Life

Hope is Never Lost

Two days till Christmas. I hear murmurings that this season of Advent leading up to Christmas just doesn’t feel as jolly or within the norm of holiday tidings of the past. I’ve pondered over why that might be because if I am honest, I am a bit in a lull of “getting into the spirit of Christmas” this season as well. Some have said that due to such a late Thanksgiving the plunge into preparing…

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Seasonal Devotions The Pilgrim Life

Being Thankful: More than a Feeling

Being thankful doesn’t come natural to me, but a thankful spirit heals the soul so I’m trying to learn to be thankful. Can you relate? This season we are told to be thankful, so if you struggle to do so, maybe this article will help you…

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Spiritual Formation The Pilgrim Life

Faith that Heals

Faith is a journey. Have you ever wondered why people say that? It’s a bit cliche, but also powerfully meaningful. When I hear the word faith I automatically think about my belief. Primarily my belief in the ways, person, and spirit of God or lack thereof. We think our faith weak because we don’t fully comprehend or believe God will accomplish what we ask or what he claims he will do. On the flip side,…

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The Pilgrim Life What's up with Church?

I Thought It Was Chocolate: Disillusionment​ with Church

Church is a mixed bag of nuts for me. My experience with the church started as a life-giving portal where I thought I’d be loved and protected, but eventually led me toward hurt and further ensuing me toward a passive-aggressive relationship with her. It makes complete sense to me that a large group of Christians today don’t like going to church or have left the church. The stories are similar; someone in the church hurt…

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Living as a wanderer The Pilgrim Life

Voluntary Displacement