Tag Archives: Faith formation

There is a monster under my bed!

Posted on July 5, 2017 by mimilarson

It was storming outside as we ate dinner with friends. Their young son was frightened by the storm and called out for his dad. As father and son talked in the bedroom, a large clap of thunder sounded, and we … Continue reading →

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The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Posted on June 26, 2017 by mimilarson

It was the same story again.  I have heard it many times before, but I must admit, I never tire of it. Yesterday, our pastor, once again, told the story of how, in the 1920’s, our church began on the … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mornings, Nazis, and a Talking Donkey

Posted on May 17, 2017 by mimilarson

Tell me another story when you were little…. When I was a little girl, on Saturday mornings, I would crawl into my mother’s bed and ask her to tell me a story about when she was a little girl.  Nestled in … Continue reading →

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Why We Tell Stories

Posted on May 9, 2017 by mimilarson

It’s one of those times in life… My soul needs to know that God profoundly loves me. I must be reminded that He cares for me and the trouble I find myself in. I want to hear that He will … Continue reading →

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