Make Room for Joy
Sarah Bessey It started to snow one morning this week. We’re in an odd little pocket of Canada, caught between…
Sarah Bessey
Longing for His Presence While Celebrating Advent
This past Sunday, my two little nieces performed in their church Christmas pageant. I love to watch Christmas…
Why I Go To Church
Because we drive by the farms on the edge of town and the tinies watch for sheep. Because…
Why You Should Forget What Your Critics Say About You
Someone told me that I’m disgustingly prideful. They talked and wrote about my hubris, my vanity, my self-importance…
The Feminist That Loves Jesus
My first allegiance isn’t to feminism. My first allegiance is to Jesus and His kingdom. Following Jesus changes…
When It Feels Like God Is Asking Too Much
I am driving home from a memorial service for a longed-for baby boy. He had red hair. I…
Faith Sees God’s Hand in Good Times, Bad Times
“You’re here to be light, bringing out the God colors in the world” (Matt. 5:14, MSG). In my…
An Open Letter to Women’s Ministries
Author’s Note: This column is not directed at any one church or experience. It is an amalgamation of…
My Preaching Debut
Certain vocational milestones stand out in my mind. There was the day my grade two teacher typed up…
Are Middle-Aged Women Overlooked in Church?
My sister’s husband recently graduated from university. Between working full-time and being a wonderful father to my two…
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