by Space Welch | May 19, 2023 | Celebration and Wonder, Miscellaneous Musings, Uncategorized
Michael Yaconelli once said (before he went to go hang out with Jesus), “Sameness is the cemetery where our distinctiveness is buried.” (Messy Spirituality; pg. 79). Recently, I got to hang out with a friend who I hadn’t seen in a couple months...
by Space Welch | May 1, 2023 | Celebration and Wonder, Intimacy with Christ, Miscellaneous Musings, Redemption and Grace, Uncategorized
I raced home to tell you about my friend, Elizabeth Yasdani. Perhaps you know her by her exuberant smile. Perhaps you know about her because of her battle with “Stage 12” cancer (I believe that’s what she’s called it). Usually when I am...
by Space Welch | Mar 6, 2023 | Miscellaneous Musings, Redemption and Grace
I have some hellacious memories buried in my brain. I could tell you things to make your toes curl, stomach churn, and the blood drain out of your face. I could give you nightmares. Most of my memories are pretty sweet over the 43 years I’ve been alive, but...
by Space Welch | Feb 15, 2023 | Intimacy with Christ
I have known too many people, afraid to trust the goodness of God because of suffering. They have never tasted the goodness of God IN their suffering! I have known too many, who doubt and deny the supremacy of Scripture. They have never creased the Spine and felt the...
by Space Welch | Feb 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
I’ve been feeling convicted lately that my coping mechanisms for overwhelm are not actually helping me. They are mind-numbing rather than restful. Oftentimes, after a long work day, or a mentally exhausting day, my body is worn out, my mind is worn out, but...
