Jen Hale Christy
Coach and Writer
“Come and help us learn to be the people of God in the neighborhood where we find ourselves.” That was the call. Last month I shared here about my departure from paid congregational ministry. …
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Our familiarity sometimes blinds us to things that are out of the ordinary. “Jesus is Coming Soon” is a favorite song among many in my tradition—Churches of Christ. Its cheery, catchy tune matched …
"We sang “God Bless America” and believed that God wanted us to have life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We saw no conflict between capitalism and Christianity, the American dream and the …
It was a warm spring evening in Abilene, Texas (2005) when I heard my calling--clearly, loudly, and undeniably. Twelve years later I still bristle at the term, but my brief forays away from that …
It is 32 degrees outside. It is not the first time I have felt the chill of 32 degrees on my skin, but this morning, gratitude overtook me. I find myself whispering prayers of gratitude for walls and …
Last night my dad and I went to hear Jeff Walling speak at the Pepperdine Lectures. On the way over he asked me if I would share with him what I had shared earlier in the week with the ladies at the …
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