5 Ways to Recognize Resurrection
byThis year, Easter is celebrated today by Western Christians and on next Sunday by Orthodox Christians around the world. All around the world, the words “He…
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WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART?
byIn 1980, Gerard Long had a dramatic encounter with God. Gerard and Jeannie married in 1981 and both felt called to serve in…
AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE
byIn the field of special education, students with disabilities are often referred to as children with exceptional needs. As I reflect on the…
Thoughts on Loving Your Friends When Life is Messy
byI find myself standing in the awkward space that exists after the conclusion of my formal scholastic education. I am facing the ambiguity about…
5 Ways to Remember God’s Love
byIt’s pretty hectic out there in the world these days. Maybe you feel like the frenzy that characterizes these days we live in…
We Have an Abundant Well of Love to Draw From (Valentine’s Day)
byWelcome to Fruitful–we love practical ideas about how to live our gifts with intentionality. I have the privilege of watching three young…
Built for Community: 5 Ways to Know Your Town
byI love to travel. I love to visit cities unknown to me and walk around—looking up at the architecture and around at the…