Story Slam – October 5th, 2019

Story Slam – October 5th, 2019

This Saturday (October 5th), WGA is hosting a FUNdraiser to help fund all of the various services and programs that we offer. We are having a Story Slam (think poetry slam, but with stories). This is our third one of these events, and we expect another fun night,...
My Inadequate Response to an Insensitive Question

My Inadequate Response to an Insensitive Question

One syllable. One word. That’s all that my vocal cords could release. The soap was just leaving my hands as a woman broke the silence in the ladies’ room. “How’s your daughter doing?’ “Oh, how nice of you to ask. She’s doing well. Thank you.” Her head cocked to one...
You did not choose me, but I chose you

You did not choose me, but I chose you

You did not choose me, but I chose you (John 15:16) After I reached a memorable point of surrender to faith, I found myself thanking God over and over for opening my heart to him.  I had been reviewing my selfish, sinful choices in life, and I felt so relieved that my...
Honesty, a Building Block of Community

Honesty, a Building Block of Community

Why is it that so often we have difficulty being honest with one another, particularly with our Christian friends?  I’m not talking about lying, although that can be a part of the problem.  Mostly, I’m talking about how we use the “F” word.  How are you doing?  I’m...