| Lori Stanley Roeleveld . . . Disturber of Hobbits, Blogger, Coach, Jesus-follower. Making comfortable Christians continually late for dinner. We are at risk of losing heart

We are those who refuse to skim across the surface of faith. I write for all of us who have been unsettled from comfortable places and moved to follow Jesus into the adventure of our times. I, like you, seek the courage and confidence to carry on for Christ. When I find it, I share it here.—Heb. 10:39

Blogger, Jesus-follower. Making comfortable Christians continually late for dinner. Part-time giant-slayer.
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How Do We Bear Up Under All This?

Here’s the thing. In movies, it’s exciting when the wise guide or sage tells the young Jedi or Hobbit or girl from Kansas that they already have everything they need. Frustrating for the character, yes. But it makes for a great movie! We watch in anticipation of the moment when the star finally accesses the treasure he or she holds within. We knew all along that George Bailey was the richest man in town, that Neo would choose the red pill, and that Dorothy would get back home to Kansas. We also knew why they had to go through some… Read More