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Body Sonnets
Heather Stringer explores the prophetic and artful ways that the body reflects God’s affirmation of and delight in us—a vital, beautiful reminder for many.
ReadThe Wildness of Spring
In this throwback post, Becky Allender reflects on the beauty and hope of spring, as well as its chaos, grief, and disruption.
ReadTrauma Speaks to Trauma: A High School Story
Laura Wade Shirley reflects on how the current prevalence of stories of sexual abuse sparked a memory of her own story from high school.
ReadThe Undervalued Magic of Friendship
Gabes Torres reflects on the often-belittled magic of friendship, and how it can offer a safe, holy space for the most vulnerable parts of ourselves.
ReadWomen As Warriors of Love
Becky Allender speaks vital truths about the systems of power that have sought to silence and minimize women for far too long.
ReadAfraid to Begin
Mandy Hughes proposes listening to our fears with a curiosity about the stories that formed them and the insights they might offer when we're afraid.
ReadThe Seattle School and The Allender Center to Participate in a Gathering on Race, Trauma, and the Gospel
The Seattle School, The Allender Center, and The Impact Movement are convening a gathering in Montgomery to wrestle with the realities of race, trauma, and the Gospel.
ReadWhat Can I Do?
Becky Allender writes about learning to risk using her voice, even when she wonders what she can offer in the face of systemic, generational injustice.
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