In the fourteenth chapter of the Gospel of John, Jesus is quoted saying the following: In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again…
Every day, whether we realize it or not, we magnify something. We magnify our accomplishments, worries, disappointments, dreams. We might magnify our schedules, our opinions, or the judgments of others, or maybe even our fears.. The question isn’t whether we’ll magnify something. The question is what—or more importantly, Who—will become greatest in our eyes. That was the heart of…
What happens when we honestly confront our tendency to judge others—and ourselves? This summer at The Sublime Soirée Podcast from You’re Invited Ministries, we are thrilled to welcome author and speaker Shannon Popkin to the soirée table for a meaningful conversation around her powerful book, Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible….
Oh friends, do you ever find yourself awake in the wee hours of the morning, thinking, processing, and mulling over the situations in your life? Last night was one of those nights. Throughout the day, a series of significant events left my heart restless. I finally got out of bed around 5 a.m. to sit…
There are moments when you pause, look back, and realize just how much God has done. Our recent “Five Years & Forward” gathering was one of those moments. From the time guests arrived, the evening was imbued with warmth and intention. Friends gathered, conversations flowed, and our hearts quickly overflowed with gratitude, not only for…
“Millennials are telling us, ‘What you are saying, Church, does not measure up to how you are living,” Kane reports, adding that it is because, “Christianity today is largely filled with ‘Christ AND…’ faith.” For example, we might find ourselves saying, “I love Christ, AND I want a large bank account,” or “I love Christ, AND I…
Editor’s Note: As the crisp temperatures and vibrant colors of Autumn fill our days, our appetites also lean into savory dishes that warm the heart and satisfy our stomachs. Chef Todd Whitman from Sérénité Restaurant & Culinary Institute is sharing this delicious appetizer recipe with us today. Why not treat your guests with the dish…
It’s official! As of Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:50 A.M., the Northern Hemisphere entered its Autumnal Equinox. Fall is such a glorious time of year. Trees show off their crimson, gold and orange leaves, the skies light up with brilliant blues, and the air turns just a little crisper, inviting us to pull out…
Editor’s Note: We are pleased to welcome Erin Young to the Soiree table today as a guest blogger! Erin is a wife, mom, and daughter of the Most High King! She has a passion to walk alongside women to encourage them to find freedom in Christ from the bondage of food choices. As owner of…
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