take heart (the year of gathering)
The caption on the InstaStory read,”Today I had some meetings, wrote some content, said farewell to a little piece of my identity for nigh on 8 years, and savored...
reaching out and drawing near (the year of gathering)
When the light comes on in our own lives, when we find redemption or restoration or new breath in our lungs—when we realize that what we have believed about...
He Proved He Was Both (the year of gathering)
It is the Monday after Easter, Resurrection Day, the celebration of new life given like the first breath in our lungs. I pray that, this year, it’s more than...
friendship of grief (the year of gathering)
I hope you don’t mind if I reminisce a bit. I know spring is approaching and Easter’s on the way, but for me, March will always be the tender...
The Days are Not Our Enemies (the year of gathering)
Last week, I met with a very cool couple walking the long road of publishing. They’ve signed the contract and are working on the manuscript now. They wanted to...
My Great Affection for You (the year of gathering)
I often say I’m an open book. I know a lot of us do. But there are things I don’t share as much in social spaces like this. They...
How We fit Together (the year of gathering)
I’m going to say something right now that might frustrate or worry those of you who say you love Jesus and are called according to His purpose to be...
gather our thoughts (the year of gathering)
Right now, I’m thankful for a computer with a delete key. Because if this was written on paper, you’d not be able to see the words for all the...
Assemble Here (the year of gathering)
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here together today to get through this thing called life.” Yes, when I think of the word “gather,” my mind immediately goes to Prince...
2021, this will be our word–we will gather
It’s likely not proper etiquette to begin the year by confessing your quiet misgivings of its arrival. But one thing I know for sure is this: hope and love...
A Love Note to 2020 about Delight
Dear 2020, It only seems right that I would close out the year with a final love note to you. And I want to say “thank you” for the...
That’s How We Change the World
I cried a lot last week. Now, in classic Ronne fashion, the tears were tucked away in early-morning prayers and mid-afternoon private ponderings. And as always, I met them...
