Batch Batchelder
@batchbatchelder
Batch Batchelder
“God cares about everybody.
C H R I S T M A S & E PI PH A N Y 2 0 2 4 /2 5 9
Letter from the DIRector
And if we harbor hatred that breeds
neglect, we are hindering the Spirit
of Jesus . . . a compassionate, serving
Spirit that always works for the good
of others. Jesus maintains that radical
love for others demonstrates whether
we know God or not.”
C H R I S T M A S & E PI PH A N Y 2 0 2 4 /2 5 9
Letter from the DIRector
And if we harbor hatred that breeds
neglect, we are hindering the Spirit
of Jesus . . . a compassionate, serving
Spirit that always works for the good
of others. Jesus maintains that radical
love for others demonstrates whether
we know God or not.”
Freedom isn’t a clever plan to be let off the hook. It’s a deliberate path to being on the hook.
Embracing externalities
the Author of life writes Himself into the story. In a world where people aspire to be a god, no one expects God to become a person.
Weekly Update–Third Space, YG Rafting, Women's Brunch
Light in the Darkness and Value-Truth
Ronnie G.
One of the many reasons my wife and I want to plant a church is because it is the very place to foster such virtues and practices! The church gathers to announce that even in the midst of feeling disoriented, demotivated, discouraged, and disembodied, God has not abandoned us.
In a season that is marked by so much death and distance, we confess our
christianitytoday.com • The Rise of the ‘Umms’
A secure attachment combined with the cultivation of competency builds an internal locus of control, the key factor in healthy coping throughout life.7 Securely attached children learn what makes them feel good; they discover what makes them (and others) feel bad, and they acquire a sense of agency: that their actions can change how they feel and
... See moreBessel van der Kolk • The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
There’s a difference between feeling tired and feeling empty. One probably needs sleep. The other may need purpose.
Are you low on rest or low on meaning?
Are you low on rest or low on meaning?
James Clear • 3-2-1: On the power of relationships, practicing mental toughness, and a little secret of life
Heart of Jesus, think of me. Eyes of Jesus, look on me.
Hands of Jesus, bless me. Arms of Jesus, enfold me. Feet
of Jesus, guide me. Body of Jesus, feed me. Blood of
Jesus, strengthen me.
An anonymous prayer from Evelyn Underhill’s Prayer Book
Hands of Jesus, bless me. Arms of Jesus, enfold me. Feet
of Jesus, guide me. Body of Jesus, feed me. Blood of
Jesus, strengthen me.
An anonymous prayer from Evelyn Underhill’s Prayer Book
The Rise of the ‘Umms’ - Christianity Today
The article discusses the rise of "umms," individuals who desire church involvement but feel disconnected, highlighting their struggles and suggesting new approaches for re-engagement in community and faith.
LinkFaith and
Umms are a different category altogether, and the ones I have spoken with share several common characteristics. They are fond of the local church and were active members in the past. They take Jesus seriously and want to belong to a local congregation. They are not bitter or cynical—in fact, if anything, umms are uncomfortable with not being committed to a church body.
As a result, there is a gap between their desire and their situation. They are umms because they are uncertain and hesitant about how to reengage with the church. And although their individual stories are myriad and diffuse, I would like to present four potential types of umms and their struggles: disoriented, demotivated, discouraged, or disembodied.