Once upon a time I was infertile. For years I struggled to find my place, my “tribe” if you will, and I did find it at last. I found support online, and I found it through a Support Group I helped start at my church. I felt scaffolded by the other women who were trudging…
“We are your church, and we need your power in us.” ~Rend Collective, lyrics from “Build Your Kingdom Here” Sometimes it’s difficult to separate the concept of church from the idea of a building. But the church is not a building; the church is people. The early church didn’t have a designated building. Believers gathered…
By Terri Fullerton What are you going to bring? The holiday planners in my family (and maybe in yours?) raise this question so we can share the responsibilities that come with a celebratory meal, usually on a holiday. Each family brings their favorite dishes. I know from experience who will make desserts, who will make…
Every Tuesday afternoon as we finish the mid-afternoon prayer, Dave invites everyone within hearing range to gather for afternoon Bible study at the twenty-foot table in the center of the room. “It is a very exclusive table,” he says each time. “Only sinners allowed!” The Lamb Center, a day shelter for homeless and poor individuals,…
A year ago, I wrote the first post on this site, welcoming all of you to a virtual table, a safe place to be seen and heard and known. You responded, and we grew. This week, as we celebrate a year of sharing stories, a year of encouragement and vulnerability and grace, with a series…
Dear friends, In about two weeks, we will celebrate one year of The Glorious Table. This past year we have watched you come and bravely take a seat with us. You have offered heartfelt encouragement, embraced our imperfect stories while sharing pieces of your own, and inspired us to keep coming back to the table….