He Makes All Things New In the midst of our struggles, when we feel imprisoned by the old—specifically, old habits, old predispositions, old ways of thinking and old choices that try to come back to haunt and shame us—God makes all things new. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ the new creation has come: “The […]
Guts, Grit and Glory: Rudy’s Story
Guts, Grit and Glory: What one man’s journey out of addiction teaches us about second chances … and the power of “just showing up.” In the 1992 classic against-all-odds sports film, Rudy, a college football player gets carried off the field—the first player in Notre Dame’s history to earn that honor. Rudy had made an […]
Alan’s Story … and Our Story
Alan’s Story … and Our Story by Jenni Keast Meet Alan. He just spent the last hour cleaning up a homeless encampment. He’s been living there since being released from prison. In 106-degree heat, it’s an exhausting and risky business—especially for a 60-something year-old man with a host of medical challenges.