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…
As some of you have learned from reading our book or following our social media, our family has walked through a circumstance no one wants to experience, yet too many have. We lost our 25-year-old son, Noah, in June 2021 to the ravages of the fentanyl epidemic. The days, weeks, and months following his death…
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…
Today we continue exploring the lives of the three Marys of Easter. Today, let’s look into the life of Mary Magdalene. This Mary is mentioned 12 times in the gospels, usually in a list of other women, but always toward the top of the list, meaning she usually was at the front in service to…
“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…
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…
Editor’s Note: We are excited to share a blog post today by special guest, Jen Hoffman. Not only will Jen be serving as a breakout leader for Mom Weekend at Camp Carl, but she also is Mom Weekend’s founder! You can read more from and about Jen by visiting her blog at http://www.jenhoffmanlpc.com. Want to…
If you want to understand God’s invitations more deeply and live with greater security and hope, we would love to stay connected.