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decide now who you’ll be november fourth

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 / April Kolman / Leave a comment

At the time of this writing, we are four days away from what many are calling the most important election in US history. I don’t know about that, but I think we can say with some certainty that it has been the most contentious of our lifetime. (I think many of us thought it couldn’t … Continue reading decide now who you’ll be november fourth

How you vote is NOT the most important thing…

October 20, 2020 / April Kolman / Leave a comment

I've been reading and listening, trying to learn what the Bible says about Christians and how they should vote. Here's what I've learned--there is NO candidate or party that will EVER fulfill everything we should be striving for. Ever. So what do we do? We advocate for our neighbors and families and the unborn and … Continue reading How you vote is NOT the most important thing…

How I Hygge

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 / April Kolman / 1 Comment

Winter is coming. And no, I’m not talking Game of Thrones. I don’t even watch that show. (Gasp!) I mean it is literally coming, and bringing with it all its darkness, cold, and gloom. As someone who fights against depression and anxiety during the warm and bright months, Winter can be a real battle. A … Continue reading How I Hygge

a voting revelation

September 10, 2020 / April Kolman / Leave a comment

As a Christian, I’m struggling with politics right now. Understatement of the year, and for 2020, that’s saying something. The longstanding message from the Evangelical right is that “good Christians” vote Republican, not because they get it all right, but because Dems get it all wrong. As I’m considering the 2020 election, the “good Christians” … Continue reading a voting revelation

social justice, Bible style

September 8, 2020August 29, 2020 / April Kolman / Leave a comment

Since I started speaking out for racial reconciliation, I’ve had many people question my faith, wondering if I’m even a Christian anymore. I’ve been so confused by this, because based on what we know of Jesus, it seems that he’d be on the side of racial justice too… I’ve also seen a number of Christians … Continue reading social justice, Bible style

what’s a pro-life voter to do

September 4, 2020August 29, 2020 / April Kolman / Leave a comment

I’ve only voted in five presidential elections in my life, and often I felt like I was simply trying to choose the lesser of two evils. If I ever threatened to vote independent, my grandpa would try to convince me that I was throwing away my vote. He admitted it wasn’t a fair system, but … Continue reading what’s a pro-life voter to do

it’s not black OR blue

September 2, 2020August 29, 2020 / April Kolman / Leave a comment

When I first started using the phrase “Black Lives Matter” in posts about racism, I was surprised at how many people responded by affirming their support for law enforcement. I didn’t understand what one had to do with the other. I reached out to a few friends in law enforcement and asked about their views … Continue reading it’s not black OR blue

go and do likewise

September 1, 2020 / April Kolman / Leave a comment

Imagine if Jesus said to the adulterous woman, “If you didn’t want to get stoned, you shouldn’t have had an affair.” If he had said to the poor, “God anointed me to bring you good news, but you wouldn’t be in this position in the first place if you just worked harder and pulled yourself … Continue reading go and do likewise

my husband is not my soul mate

August 31, 2020August 29, 2020 / April Kolman / Leave a comment

I’ve never really believed in soul mates. Don’t get me wrong, I love a sappy rom com as much as the next girl. I just had a hard time believing that out of seven billion people there was just ONE that was the right one for me. The problem with the idea of soul mates … Continue reading my husband is not my soul mate

a tale of two countries

August 29, 2020August 29, 2020 / April Kolman / Leave a comment

The division in the Church has been baffling me. We all know and love Jesus. We’re all seeking to follow him. And we’re ending up in two completely different places. HOW? I’m finally beginning to understand a little more. Several friends that I love and trust have said, “It’s like we live in two different … Continue reading a tale of two countries

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