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One of the things that we highly value is listening to one another's stories. In particular, we love to hear about how people are encountering Jesus in their day-to-day lives. This might be in big ways...but it also happens most often in smaller ways (sometimes in ways that are really easy to miss.)
On this page you will find a treasure trove of such stories! May your own walk with Jesus be deeply encouraged and nourished by what you read here.
If you are interested in sharing some of your story here, please email us to let us know!
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Discerning God's Voice
I once heard God’s audible voice. It was not words so much as a thought that did not originate in myself. It was absolutely counter to...
Beth Soderlund
Feb 29, 20242 min read
More Than I Could Ask or Imagine
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be...
Keith Ferrin
Feb 15, 20242 min read
Keep Listening
Sunday mornings are often a bit rough here in the Hjelmervik household. A leisurely morning quickly turns into chaos due to running late,...
Courtney Hjelmervik
Feb 8, 20243 min read
Vulnerability Hangover
Vulnerability hangover . . . Have you ever had one? What's that, you ask? It's the emotional state of discomfort and self-doubt that...
Angelina Wainhouse
Jan 25, 20243 min read
Give Me Vision
New year, new goals, new vision! My Bible study buddies and I are planning a vision board-making afternoon complete with the Millennial...
Miel Formantes
Jan 19, 20242 min read
Miracles Part 2
I believe in miracles. Most of nature is miraculous and awe inspiring. My body is miraculous with its ability to move, feel and heal. ...
Bob Witty
Jan 10, 20243 min read
Joy in Losing
Observe this picture of our family playing on the giant chessboard at Crossroads Mall. You may have thought chess was a 2-person game. ...
Jani James
Jan 4, 20243 min read
Beautiful After
My story can be a rock. Sharp, jagged, unforgiving, and immovable. It sits on my chest, and if I think too much on it, the weight somehow...
Courtney Hjelmervik
Dec 21, 20233 min read
A Place of Belonging
On the 2nd Thursday in December, many decades ago, I came into this world in a small hospital room on the outskirts of downtown Durban;...
Angelina Wainhouse
Dec 15, 20237 min read
Past Faithfulness…Future Faith
Keith Ferrin was invited to write a week of devotionals for the Evangelical Covenant Home Altar. Keith gives us a sneak peek into one of...
Keith Ferrin
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Equipped to Wait
The Christmas season has officially begun!! In the Philippines, we start the decorating in September, so my newsfeed has been full of...
Miel Formantes
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Category Game
On Thanksgiving, our local family of six ate turkey and stuffing, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie. Between dinner and dessert, we...
Jani James
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Family in Denmark
Long before I met Carol and her three daughters, I had another, very precious family. Pamela, my oldest, was born in Chile in 1976. We...
Bob Witty
Nov 16, 20233 min read
The Owner
In retrospect, it was not that big of a deal. You probably all know the story by now. It’s interesting how now I can sum it up joyfully...
Courtney Hjelmervik
Nov 7, 20233 min read
The Worship of Lament
Cindy invited me to go with her to the Covenant Women's Retreat in Yelm in October. I went reluctantly, knowing it would be good to be...
Angelina Wainhouse
Nov 2, 20233 min read
Bar Stools
Middle-schoolers are amazing. Middle-school leaders and pastors are amazing too. THUNDER, the Covenant Middle School Retreat was . . ....
Jani James
Oct 26, 20233 min read
May We Never Lose Our Wonder
Last weekend as I listened to Pastor Mark’s sermon, the song called “Wonder” immediately came to mind. Pastor Mark said, “When you think...
Miel Formantes
Oct 19, 20232 min read
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