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A Year of Fasting… From Buying Clothes

Posted by Molly Meyer on Oct 06, 2015

  As October 12, 2015, quickly approaches, economic forecasts have been adjusted to include an upswing in the retail sector. This date marks the end of my yearlong clothing fast. On that date last year, I committed to abstain from all clothing purchases for a year. My husband cheered...

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Tags: enough, fasting, insecurity, scarcity, shopping

Turning Off and Tuning In

Posted by on Nov 04, 2014

  We've never had cable or satellite TV, so I figured The River's "Turn Off and Tune In Challenge" would be pretty easy for me. What I didn't realize is the amount of time, especially in the evening, that I was still connected to a screen. Through the Challenge, God has taught me a...

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Tags: unplug, fasting, tv, internet, family, reading, time, reflection

I Cannot Calm Down!

Posted by on Jul 08, 2014

  My mom has repeatedly said, “You’re so reactive. You need to calm down before you speak or act.” She once told my husband, Jesus, “With Mary, just let her react. Don’t fight back. She gets that way, but afterwards, she’ll know she was wrong.&rdquo...

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Tags: emotions, parenting, anger, relationships, forgiveness, fasting, discipline
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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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