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Changing the Narrative

Posted by Bill Wagner on Jan 16, 2018

  “So be strong, act like a man...” - King David to his son Solomon, toward the end of David’s life (1 Kings 2:2, NIV)  When I was about ten years old, I asked for my dad’s help in dealing with some challenging kids in the neighborhood. There was no...

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Tags: courage, faith, fatherhood, fear, loneliness, narrative

Choosing Vulnerability

Posted by Molly Meyer on Apr 18, 2017

  Vulnerability. This word strikes fear in my heart. It makes me uncomfortable. It probably does the same for most of us.  Merriam-Webster defines the word vulnerable as: capable of being physically or emotionally wounded, open to attack or damage.  Image credit: Brian Abeling /...

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Tags: authenticity, courage, failure, fear, healing, risk, strength, transformation, vulnerability

Get Out of the Boat

Posted by Deborah Woo on Jun 21, 2016

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to get out of the boat. And I don’t mean getting out of the boat like Peter did and struggling to ignore the crashing waves as I walk toward Jesus. Although the idea of trusting in things that do not make sense is part...

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Tags: boat, change, courage, god, patience, prayer, transition, waiting

What if the “Glory Days” Weren’t so Glorious?

Posted by Lorianne Lee on Aug 25, 2015

  Fitting in. Belonging. Acceptance. God placed those desires in our hearts. He created us to live in community. And yet, when you throw a bunch of broken people together, God’s ideal plans often don’t play out the way he intended. Announcements about my upcoming high...

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Tags: acceptance, belonging, courage, god's faithfulness, high school, bullying
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Estuary: a body of water with one or more streams flowing into it and a connection to the open sea

Estuaries is a public space for individuals who call The River their home to express and reflect on their own personal stories of God in their lives. We recognize that we are each a work in progress, and that our spiritual journeys are as unique and diverse and that through sharing our stories, we hope to recognize, celebrate, reflect on, and lament the joys and struggles of following Jesus.

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