Author: Kate Franken Hours before walking across the stage to receive my high school diploma, my mother presented me with a heartfelt gift that I’ve treasured in the years since. While I sat on my floral bedspread in my downstairs bedroom, she walked in and put a CD into my black boom box. She let…
Month: April 2017
Dangerous Wonder: Our April Book Recommendation
Years ago, when I served on the staff of my church’s youth group, I had the privilege of attending a training with Mike Yaconelli. He was the Co-Founder of Youth Specialties (among many other wild undertakings), and had an infectious joy that drew in others. At that conference I met Chris Tomlin, worship was led…
The Story of Wonder
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old.”-Psalm 77:11 There is an upside-down topsy-turvy nature to the story that God is writing. The pages of the Bible take its readers through an unexpected storyline. It’s a lot less #blessed, and a lot more figuring out grace,…
Free Anchored Printable: April
April showers have been raining down and we are happy to bring you a hope-filled free printable of our theme verse designed by Sarah Dohman. “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf.” Hebrews…
This Side of Wonderland
Author: Kimberley Mulder When I was younger I lived off of Wonderland Road. It’s a long boundary road on the west side of London, Ontario, that unassumingly enters from corn fields in the north. It rolls down the best bike coasting hill, through countless intersections, over the River Thames, past gaping parking lots until again…
Behold! Stand In Awe and Be Amazed
A few months back, I signed myself up for Spotify Premium. I tend to buy at least one musical album a month, and by forgoing purchasing the actual album and choosing to stream the music instead, I save money and precious storage space on my two-generations old iPhone. One album I listen to repeatedly is…
Anchored Voices 