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“And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.” – Revelation 12:11 NLT

  • The Lost Language of Lament
    by Markie Ribera
    The following excerpt is from Michael Card’s “A Sacred Sorrow: Reaching out to God in the Lost Language of Lament” (the end of chapter 6)“Today we would ask Job to leave all these negative emotions at the church door. They are not appropriate to nor do they fit inside the narrow confines of our definition…
  • Great Joy and Great Grief
    by Markie Ribera
    Today my blog is one of great joy and also of great grief. Yes, this is always the case, but today will feel extra. I expect some judgement. It will not be the first time and it certainly won’t be the last. From my perspective, the greater benefit to sharing my heart with you is…
  • The Problem of Pride
    by Markie Ribera
    This “weekly” blog has been riding the struggle bus since, well, the second week. I’m so grateful that I was able to make such a consistent start (insert sarcasm here). The truth is that I’ve had writer’s block. I’ve now started this weeks’ blog at least five times, I get partially into it, and then…
  • Our first ever blog post!
    by Markie Ribera
    Yesterday marked 2.5 years since the tragedy. I think it is only natural to reflect on where we are, and it is perfect to do so as my very 1st blog entry on our brand new website. Our three older children have now celebrated three birthdays in heaven (Kasper’s will come in December).  Time plays…