two women conversing across a table
| | | | | | |

Dealing with Straw Man Arguments

ByThe Glorious Table

The experiences of those of us who grew up in the church vary greatly. The older I get, the more I understand that the people who mentored me throughout my formative years, especially high school and college, understood that I would encounter challenging questions and experiences that could cause me to question my faith in…

how you should read your bible
| |

How We Should Read Our Bibles

ByThe Glorious Table

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (Heb. 4:12 NIV) Sometime before Thanksgiving, a Facebook friend posted about her journey of reading through the Bible in chronological order,…

a time-lapse of a full solar eclipse
| | |

When You Can’t See What God Is Doing

ByThe Glorious Table

I am typically an “in-the-moment” kind of gal. I’m all about spontaneous adventures, being present, and looking for magic in the little things. But when a solar eclipse was on a path to be witnessed by a huge swath of the United States in 2017, I found myself completely underwhelmed. Definitely not like me. For…

two young women having a conversation
| | | | |

Trusting God to Provide Community

ByThe Glorious Table

My relationship with God has suffered during the last two years. My family moved, leaving behind a church we loved. We lost thirteen years of friendships, shared experiences, and our sense of belonging. Finding a church was a top priority, and we visited a new church every week in search of one that might feel…

a woman looking out an open window
| | | | |

Choosing God’s Rhythm for Our Days

ByThe Glorious Table

“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.” (Ps. 90:17 NIV) There are seasons when we feel like we’re soaring gracefully through our days. We’re able to accomplish everything that’s needed. We have strong connections with family and…