The Gift of Being Overwhelmed
Whatever we feel overwhelmed by—schedules, circumstances, relationships, or theological confusion—we have reason to take heart. God is seeking to show us more of Himself. Continue reading The Gift of Being Overwhelmed
Author: Amy DiMarcangelo
Refugee Resettlement, National Security, and Christian Response
It is paramount, in all matters of life, that Christians find their primary identity in Christ. If I identify as mother, before disciple of Jesus, I’ll be less faithful in my practice of both. If I identify as wife, before disciple of Jesus, I’ll be less faithful in my practice of both. If I identify … Continue reading Refugee Resettlement, National Security, and Christian Response
Always Wondering, Sometimes Worrying, About our Daughter
7 months ago we saw a picture of our daughter for the first time. Since that day, there have been periods when the wait has seemed tortuous, and there have been periods of relative relief. December was the hardest month yet. We were expecting to receive an update (including a picture), and never got one. … Continue reading Always Wondering, Sometimes Worrying, About our Daughter
8 Ways to Support Refugees
God is not restrained by any administration. He has the power to change the hearts of rulers. He can bring peace to war torn places. He can bring comfort and hope to those who have suffered displacement, persecution, and loss. Continue reading 8 Ways to Support Refugees
Lovers of Jesus are Lovers of Justice
We serve a God who is perfectly just. Because we are His image bearers, the more we grow into His likeness, the more we will value justice! Yet we will value it in a different way than the world. It won’t be about self-preservation, but about God-glorification and human-sanctification. This sort of justice is at … Continue reading Lovers of Jesus are Lovers of Justice
The Humility of the Incarnation
The eternal existence of God is difficult for our finite minds to comprehend. It also makes the humility and mystery of God the Son’s incarnation all the more profound. For an eternity He had experienced the fullness of power and strength. Yet He came to earth, and taking on humanity, experienced physical weakness and fatigue. … Continue reading The Humility of the Incarnation
Lament for Aleppo
Irreversibly broken This world that exists The pain, the sorrow Never seems to desist A city laid waste People groan goodbye Knowing today Or tomorrow they die Hopeless, helpless No end in sight Terror of violence Pervades day and night Bloodied bodies Cover the ground Others trapped No hope to be found Haunting, deafening Terrible cries … Continue reading Lament for Aleppo
My Community is Not Normal (in the best way).
This is not normal. This community I’m surrounded by is not normal. And I mean this in the very best way. Today I feel acutely aware of it in regards to our adoption. I am completely overwhelmed by the amount of care and support we’ve received throughout our entire adoption process, and don’t want to … Continue reading My Community is Not Normal (in the best way).
Engaging the Refugee Crisis: A Brief Primer
Did you know that: 1 in 113 people live forcibly displaced from their homes (adding up to 65.3 million) 21.3 million of those people are considered “refugees” 4.9 million refugees have fled from Syria alone 50% of refugees are under the age of 18 The issues surrounding the refugee crisis are complex. In order to … Continue reading Engaging the Refugee Crisis: A Brief Primer
Real “Childlike” Faith
It’s that time of year. The time that you pack away all the clothes your child has outgrown, lug down a box from the attic, and refill drawers with old hand me downs. I dread this time. Getting organized is just not my thing. My mom passed those genes on to my sister, leaving no … Continue reading Real “Childlike” Faith