by Chelsea Barnwell | Jan 29, 2024 | Featured, Gospel, Kids, Mission, Parenting
We are the church. That’s a special statement, even unique grammatically. It implies multiple people or parts making up one singular object. It’s similar to saying “We are a family.” For those who are in Christ, being the church is not limited to taking a membership...
by Chelsea Barnwell | Dec 11, 2023 | Christmas, Featured, Theology, Together Through the Bible
In school, I remember history teachers telling me the importance of learning dates for significant events. One teacher compared key events/dates to fence posts. If you only have horizontal rails, your fence isn’t going to hold together. Certain key events have...
by Chelsea Barnwell | Aug 8, 2023 | Christian Life, Featured, Kids
The mist is tucked in around the mountains like a soft blanket. The day is already rich with color, deep blues and greens of varying shades, with the bright pinewood octagonal chapel in the foreground. It’s only 6:30 AM. These few minutes of quiet I enjoy with my...
by Chelsea Barnwell | Feb 13, 2023 | Featured, Joy
Because of an overly broad application of the word “joy,” I am sometimes hesitant to claim a sense of true joy. I can certainly be very happy at times, but I can also be very sad, even depressed. It’s a mental battle for me to hold onto joy and peace when life is...
