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href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-tandem-a-couples-retreat-february-13-15-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/tandem-a-couples-retreat-february-13-15-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Tandem: A Couples Retreat - February 13-15, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">February 13-15, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/tandem-a-couples-retreat-february-13-15-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-event-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/tandem-a-couples-retreat-february-13-15-2026/event-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Event Schedule</span></a></li> <li class="item item-speakers-guests l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/tandem-a-couples-retreat-february-13-15-2026/speakers-guests/" data-ttype="3"><span>Speakers & Guests</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/tandem-a-couples-retreat-february-13-15-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> <li class="item item-download-the-flyer l3"><a href="/files/sandycove/2026/Tandem/2026_TandemFeb_QR.jpg" data-ttype="2"><span>Download the Flyer</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-craft-around-the-clock-february-13-15-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/craft-around-the-clock-february-13-15-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Craft Around the Clock - February 13-15, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">February 13-15, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/craft-around-the-clock-february-13-15-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-event-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/craft-around-the-clock-february-13-15-2026/event-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Event Schedule</span></a></li> <li class="item item-hostess-crafting-coach l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/craft-around-the-clock-february-13-15-2026/hostess-crafting-coach/" data-ttype="3"><span>Hostess & Crafting Coach</span><span class="subtitle">Hostess & Crafting Coach</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/craft-around-the-clock-february-13-15-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-a-widow-s-journey-march-6-8-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/a-widow-s-journey-march-6-8-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>A Widow's Journey - March 6-8, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">March 6-8, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/a-widow-s-journey-march-6-8-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-event-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/a-widow-s-journey-march-6-8-2026/event-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Event Schedule</span></a></li> <li class="item item-speakers-guests l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/a-widow-s-journey-march-6-8-2026/speakers-guests/" data-ttype="3"><span>Speakers & Guests</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/a-widow-s-journey-march-6-8-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-seasoned-citizens-day-april-16-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/seasoned-citizens-day-april-16-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Seasoned Citizens' Day - April 16, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">April 16, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/seasoned-citizens-day-april-16-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-speakers-musicians l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/seasoned-citizens-day-april-16-2026/speakers-musicians/" data-ttype="3"><span>Speakers & Musicians</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/seasoned-citizens-day-april-16-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-silent-retreat-april-17-19-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/silent-retreat-April-17-19-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Silent Retreat April 17-19, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">April 17-19, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/silent-retreat-april-17-19-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-retreat-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/silent-retreat-april-17-19-2026/retreat-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Retreat Schedule</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/silent-retreat-april-17-19-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-catapult-april-24-26-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/catapult-april-24-26-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Catapult - April 24-26, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">April 24-26, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/catapult-april-24-26-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-speakers-guests l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/catapult-april-24-26-2026/speakers-guests/" data-ttype="3"><span>Speakers & Guests</span></a></li> <li class="item item-event-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/catapult-april-24-26-2026/event-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Event Schedule</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-restore-me-may-3-5-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/restore-me-may-3-5-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Restore Me - May 3-5, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">May 3-5, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/restore-me-may-3-5-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-speakers-guests l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/restore-me-may-3-5-2026/speakers-guests/" data-ttype="3"><span>Speakers & Guests</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/restore-me-may-3-5-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-spring-women-s-weekend-may-15-17-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/spring-women-s-weekend-may-15-17-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Spring Women's Weekend - May 15-17, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">May 15-17, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/spring-women-s-weekend-may-15-17-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-event-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/spring-women-s-weekend-may-15-17-2026/event-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Event Schedule</span></a></li> <li class="item item-speakers-guests l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/spring-women-s-weekend-may-15-17-2026/speakers-guests/" data-ttype="3"><span>Speakers & Guests</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/spring-women-s-weekend-may-15-17-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-seasoned-citizens-day-may-21-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/seasoned-citizens-day-may-21-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Seasoned Citizens' Day - May 21, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">May 21, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/seasoned-citizens-day-may-21-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/seasoned-citizens-day-may-21-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-caregiver-s-retreat-june-5-7-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/caregiver-s-retreat-june-5-7-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Caregiver's Retreat - June 5-7, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">June 5-7, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/caregiver-s-retreat-june-5-7-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-speakers-guests l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/caregiver-s-retreat-june-5-7-2026/speakers-guests/" data-ttype="3"><span>Speakers & Guests</span></a></li> <li class="item item-event-details l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/caregiver-s-retreat-june-5-7-2026/event-details/" data-ttype="3"><span>Event Details</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/caregiver-s-retreat-june-5-7-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-family-vacation l2 flyout"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/" data-ttype="3"><span>Family Vacation</span><span class="subtitle">July 5-10, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-welcome l3"><a href="/events/family-vacation/" data-ttype="3"><span>Welcome</span></a></li> <li class="item item-what-to-expect l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/what-to-expect/" data-ttype="3"><span>What to Expect</span></a></li> <li class="item item-speakers l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/speakers/" data-ttype="3"><span>Speakers</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-faq l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/family-vacation/faq/" data-ttype="3"><span>FAQ</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-family-vacation l2"><a href="/events/family-vacation-week-1/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Family Vacation</span><span class="subtitle">July 12-17, 2026</span></a></li> <li class="item item-family-vacation l2"><a href="/events/family-vacation-week-1/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Family Vacation</span><span class="subtitle">July 19-24. 2026</span></a></li> <li class="item item-family-vacation l2"><a href="/events/family-vacation-week-1/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Family Vacation</span><span class="subtitle">July 26-31, 2026</span></a></li> <li class="item item-classic-weekend-july-10-12-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/classic-weekend-july-10-12-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Classic Weekend - July 10-12, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">July 10-12, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/classic-weekend-july-10-12-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-event-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/classic-weekend-july-10-12-2026/event-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Event Schedule</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/classic-weekend-july-10-12-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-silent-retreat-august-24-26-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/silent-retreat-august-24-26-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Silent Retreat August 24-26, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">August 24-26, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/silent-retreat-august-24-26-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-retreat-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/silent-retreat-august-24-26-2026/retreat-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Retreat Schedule</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/silent-retreat-august-24-26-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-fall-women-s-weekend-september-18-20-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/fall-women-s-weekend-september-18-20-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Fall Women's Weekend - September 18-20, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">September 18-20, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/fall-women-s-weekend-september-18-20-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-event-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/fall-women-s-weekend-september-18-20-2026/event-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Event Schedule</span></a></li> <li class="item item-speakers-guests l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/fall-women-s-weekend-september-18-20-2026/speakers-guests/" data-ttype="3"><span>Speakers & Guests</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/fall-women-s-weekend-september-18-20-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-catapult-october-2-4-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/catapult-october-2-4-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Catapult - October 2-4, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">October 2-4, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/catapult-october-2-4-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-speakers-guests l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/catapult-october-2-4-2026/speakers-guests/" data-ttype="3"><span>Speakers & Guests</span></a></li> <li class="item item-event-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/catapult-october-2-4-2026/event-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Event Schedule</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-men-s-retreat-october-9-11-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/men-s-retreat-october-9-11-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Men's Retreat - October 9-11, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">October 9-11, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/men-s-retreat-october-9-11-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span><span class="subtitle">Men's Retreat</span></a></li> <li class="item item-event-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/men-s-retreat-october-9-11-2026/event-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Event Schedule</span></a></li> <li class="item item-speakers-guests l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/men-s-retreat-october-9-11-2026/speakers-guests/" data-ttype="3"><span>Speakers & Guests</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/men-s-retreat-october-9-11-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-seasoned-citizens-day-october-15-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/seasoned-citizens-day-october-15-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Seasoned Citizens' Day - October 15, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">October 15, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/seasoned-citizens-day-october-15-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/seasoned-citizens-day-october-15-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-launch-october-23-25-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/launch-october-23-25-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Launch - October 23-25, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">October 23-25, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/launch-october-23-25-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-event-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/launch-october-23-25-2026/event-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Event Schedule</span></a></li> <li class="item item-speakers-guests l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/launch-october-23-25-2026/speakers-guests/" data-ttype="3"><span>Speakers & Guests</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/launch-october-23-25-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item item-craft-around-the-clock-october-30-november-1-2026 l2 flyout"><a href="/events/craft-around-the-clock-october-30-november-1-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="2"><span>Craft Around the Clock - October 30-November 1, 2026</span><span class="subtitle">October 30-November 1, 2026</span><span class="submenu-toggle" title="Expand/Collapse"></span></a> <ul class="submenu"> <li class="item item-introduction l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/craft-around-the-clock-october-30-november-1-2026/introduction/" data-ttype="3"><span>Introduction</span></a></li> <li class="item item-event-schedule l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/craft-around-the-clock-october-30-november-1-2026/event-schedule/" data-ttype="3"><span>Event Schedule</span></a></li> <li class="item item-hostess-crafting-coach l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/craft-around-the-clock-october-30-november-1-2026/hostess-crafting-coach/" data-ttype="3"><span>Hostess & Crafting Coach</span><span class="subtitle">Hostess & Crafting Coach</span></a></li> <li class="item item-pricing-registration l3"><a href="https://www.sandycove.org/events/craft-around-the-clock-october-30-november-1-2026/pricing-registration/" data-ttype="3"><span>Pricing & Registration</span></a></li> <li class="item item-bring-a-group l3"><a href="/group-interest/" data-ttype="2"><span>Bring A Group</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="item 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Ward</span></a> <span class="item-category"><a href="/blog/category/spiritual-formation/">Spiritual Formation</a></span> </div> <div class="item-excerpt item-description"> <div class="item-description-body item-excerpt-body">Jesus never avoided the people that needed Him the most. His habit of associating with sinners was considered scandalous by those who kept a close eye on that sort of thing (Matthew 9:10-13). But Jesus didn't seem to mind. Love compelled Him to do what He did. He never seemed to have any hesitancy to keep company with those who might sully His</div> </div> <a class="text-link permalink" href="/blog/who-would-jesus-love/">Read More <i class="fa fa-angle-double-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </article> <article id="b10051654" class="item has-thumbnail"> <div> <div class="item-image" aria-hidden="true"> <a href="/blog/consumer-v-contributor/" title="Consumer v Contributor" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Consumer.jpg');"> <img src="https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Consumer.jpg" alt="Consumer v Contributor"> </a> </div> <div class="item-meta"> <div class="item-header"> <time pubdate class="item-published" title=" 2017-11-08T19:24:00Z" datetime=" 2017-11-08T19:24:00Z"> 8 years ago</time> <h4 class="item-title"><a title="" href="/blog/consumer-v-contributor/">Consumer v Contributor</a></h4> <a class="p-name" href="/blog/author/stephen-weaver/"><span class="item-byline">Stephen Weaver</span></a> <span class="item-category"><a href="/blog/category/spiritual-formation/">Spiritual Formation</a></span> </div> <div class="item-excerpt item-description"> <div class="item-description-body item-excerpt-body">I feel a constant struggle in my life between being a consumer and a contributor. In the last ten years or so, I have come to love reading. I can't get enough of it. I am not quite disciplined in getting enough time to actually get through all the books I want to consume. My Amazon wishlist is mostly books, and I have a very bad habit of buying</div> </div> <a class="text-link permalink" href="/blog/consumer-v-contributor/">Read More <i class="fa fa-angle-double-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </article> <article id="b10051656" class="item has-thumbnail"> <div> <div class="item-image" aria-hidden="true"> <a href="/blog/living-generously/" title="Living Generously" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Living Generously1200x900.jpg');"> <img src="https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Living Generously1200x900.jpg" alt="Living Generously"> </a> </div> <div class="item-meta"> <div class="item-header"> <time pubdate class="item-published" title=" 2017-11-02T20:08:00Z" datetime=" 2017-11-02T20:08:00Z"> 8 years ago</time> <h4 class="item-title"><a title="" href="/blog/living-generously/">Living Generously</a></h4> <a class="p-name" href="/blog/author/tom-ward-1/"><span class="item-byline">Tom Ward</span></a> <span class="item-category"><a href="/blog/category/giving/">Giving</a><a href="/blog/category/spiritual-formation/">Spiritual Formation</a></span> </div> <div class="item-excerpt item-description"> <div class="item-description-body item-excerpt-body">More than a decade ago I sat on the edge of my seat as I listened to an aged pastor tell the remarkable story of his experience leading a church in Washington, D.C. In vivid detail he described each phase of the church's fifty-year journey, remembering like it was yesterday each daring, faith-filled step of this small, yet courageous</div> </div> <a class="text-link permalink" href="/blog/living-generously/">Read More <i class="fa fa-angle-double-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </article> <article id="b10051657" class="item has-thumbnail"> <div> <div class="item-image" aria-hidden="true"> <a href="/blog/the-thoughts-i-think/" title="the thoughts I think" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/the thoughts 1200x900.jpg');"> <img src="https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/the thoughts 1200x900.jpg" alt="the thoughts I think"> </a> </div> <div class="item-meta"> <div class="item-header"> <time pubdate class="item-published" title=" 2017-11-01T19:27:00Z" datetime=" 2017-11-01T19:27:00Z"> 8 years ago</time> <h4 class="item-title"><a title="" href="/blog/the-thoughts-i-think/">the thoughts I think</a></h4> <a class="p-name" href="/blog/author/stephen-weaver/"><span class="item-byline">Stephen Weaver</span></a> <span class="item-category"><a href="/blog/category/spiritual-formation/">Spiritual Formation</a><a href="/blog/category/purpose-and-mission/">Purpose and Mission</a></span> </div> <div class="item-excerpt item-description"> <div class="item-description-body item-excerpt-body">I have been listening to The Phil Vischer Podcast for the past few months. I love it! It is equal parts funny, insightful, and poignant. The other day they posted a “throwback episode” and I thought, I haven't been listening long enough for this to be a rerun, I will just listen… and I am so grateful that I did.</div> </div> <a class="text-link permalink" href="/blog/the-thoughts-i-think/">Read More <i class="fa fa-angle-double-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </article> <article id="b10051658" class="item has-thumbnail"> <div> <div class="item-image" aria-hidden="true"> <a href="/blog/6-ways-to-interact-with-scripture/" title="6 Ways to Interact with Scripture" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/6 ways to interact 1200x900.jpg');"> <img src="https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/6 ways to interact 1200x900.jpg" alt="6 Ways to Interact with Scripture"> </a> </div> <div class="item-meta"> <div class="item-header"> <time pubdate class="item-published" title=" 2017-10-27T17:50:00Z" datetime=" 2017-10-27T17:50:00Z"> 8 years ago</time> <h4 class="item-title"><a title="" href="/blog/6-ways-to-interact-with-scripture/">6 Ways to Interact with Scripture</a></h4> <a class="p-name" href="/blog/author/tom-ward-1/"><span class="item-byline">Tom Ward</span></a> <span class="item-category"><a href="/blog/category/spiritual-formation/">Spiritual Formation</a><a href="/blog/category/purpose-and-mission/">Purpose and Mission</a></span> </div> <div class="item-excerpt item-description"> <div class="item-description-body item-excerpt-body">“It is the Word that prunes the Christian. It is the truth that purges him.” That's how C.H. Spurgeon described the Bible's transformative impact on our lives. The Word of God is such an incredible gift! The message of the Bible is a life-giving force for those who follow Christ. It sets spiritual expectations and provides a</div> </div> <a class="text-link permalink" href="/blog/6-ways-to-interact-with-scripture/">Read More <i class="fa fa-angle-double-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </article> <article id="b10051660" class="item has-thumbnail"> <div> <div class="item-image" aria-hidden="true"> <a href="/blog/the-heart-of-discipleship/" title="The Heart of Discipleship" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/heart of discipleship 1200x900.jpg');"> <img src="https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/heart of discipleship 1200x900.jpg" alt="The Heart of Discipleship"> </a> </div> <div class="item-meta"> <div class="item-header"> <time pubdate class="item-published" title=" 2017-10-19T17:43:00Z" datetime=" 2017-10-19T17:43:00Z"> 8 years ago</time> <h4 class="item-title"><a title="" href="/blog/the-heart-of-discipleship/">The Heart of Discipleship</a></h4> <a class="p-name" href="/blog/author/tom-ward-1/"><span class="item-byline">Tom Ward</span></a> <span class="item-category"><a href="/blog/category/spiritual-formation/">Spiritual Formation</a><a href="/blog/category/purpose-and-mission/">Purpose and Mission</a></span> </div> <div class="item-excerpt item-description"> <div class="item-description-body item-excerpt-body">In my last post, we talked about the irreducible minimums of discipleship: allegiance, obedience, and trust. Today we'll explore the heart of discipleship, the soil out of which allegiance, obedience, and trust emerge. It all starts with a question Jesus posed to Peter not long after His resurrection: “Simon, son of John, do you truly</div> </div> <a class="text-link permalink" href="/blog/the-heart-of-discipleship/">Read More <i class="fa fa-angle-double-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </article> <article id="b10051661" class="item has-thumbnail"> <div> <div class="item-image" aria-hidden="true"> <a href="/blog/the-irreducible-minimums-of-discipleship/" title="The Irreducible Minimums of Discipleship" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Discipleship.jpg');"> <img src="https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Discipleship.jpg" alt="The Irreducible Minimums of Discipleship"> </a> </div> <div class="item-meta"> <div class="item-header"> <time pubdate class="item-published" title=" 2017-10-13T17:15:00Z" datetime=" 2017-10-13T17:15:00Z"> 8 years ago</time> <h4 class="item-title"><a title="" href="/blog/the-irreducible-minimums-of-discipleship/">The Irreducible Minimums of Discipleship</a></h4> <a class="p-name" href="/blog/author/tom-ward-1/"><span class="item-byline">Tom Ward</span></a> <span class="item-category"><a href="/blog/category/spiritual-formation/">Spiritual Formation</a><a href="/blog/category/purpose-and-mission/">Purpose and Mission</a></span> </div> <div class="item-excerpt item-description"> <div class="item-description-body item-excerpt-body">Throughout the Gospels, discipleship emerges as the primary catalyst for spiritual formation in the lives of those who follow Jesus. It's no different today. We can't grow spiritually if we're not keeping company with Jesus, if we're not connected to the Vine (John 15:5). Neither can we grow spiritually if we're not connected to other people</div> </div> <a class="text-link permalink" href="/blog/the-irreducible-minimums-of-discipleship/">Read More <i class="fa fa-angle-double-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> </article> <article id="b10051664" class="item has-thumbnail"> <div> <div class="item-image" aria-hidden="true"> <a href="/blog/how-to-handle-criticism/" title="How to Handle Criticism" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Handle-crictism.jpg');"> <img src="https://cdn.radiantwebtools.com/files/sandycove/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Handle-crictism.jpg" alt="How to Handle Criticism"> </a> </div> <div class="item-meta"> <div class="item-header"> <time pubdate class="item-published" title=" 2017-09-27T18:55:00Z" datetime=" 2017-09-27T18:55:00Z"> 8 years ago</time> <h4 class="item-title"><a title="" href="/blog/how-to-handle-criticism/">How to Handle Criticism</a></h4> <a class="p-name" href="/blog/author/tom-ward-1/"><span class="item-byline">Tom Ward</span></a> <span class="item-category"><a href="/blog/category/spiritual-formation/">Spiritual Formation</a><a href="/blog/category/purpose-and-mission/">Purpose and Mission</a></span> </div> <div class="item-excerpt item-description"> <div class="item-description-body item-excerpt-body">I seem to respond so much better to praise than I do to criticism. I suspect most of us do. I can still remember receiving a beautiful card from a couple who had been following Jesus for longer than I'd been alive. 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