Hi friends! I’m a long time collaborator and friend of Angela’s who has benefited from hours upon hours of conversation and strategic thinking with her. This community is a manifestation of her heart and vision and it’s truly a blessing to see it coming to pass. I’ve been meditating on my names for a while now Maureen (a Gaelic form of Mary) and Elizabeth (which I only recently recognized as a Biblical reference). As much as I wanted more children, I am pretty sure I am destined to birth something unexpected and unlikely in the Kingdom. It will take a move of God as He has stripped me of any personal ability in this realm. Here’s what He has shown me: A retreat center to be built here in my rural community. There’s land here but the vision consists of constructing small dwellings to host visitors seeking the Lord, as well as a central space for worship, community, fellowship, and food. I saw this years ago and put together a presentation, visited some land, approached some potential board members, etc, and nothing came to fruition. It was disheartening and disillusioning and I laid it down, like a self-fulfilling prophecy that “we will forget” (what God was trying to teach us) once the pandemic ended. I had felt an urgency about the vision, that it needed to happen so that God could be personally and intimately found in this crazy world. I had a sense that a remnant was being created and called to stay fixed on His direction for our future. I had found some supporters but it wasn’t the appointed time and ultimately I… forgot. I became doubtful and laid it down. A few weeks ago with the birthing of this community I asked God what He wanted me to do. He brought this vision back to my mind, and as I revisited each element of it, I found it intact, being confirmed piece by piece. Yes, it’s still to have little cabins named for the fruit of the spirit. Yes, it’s still to have a communal worship space, yes it’s still to be called Psalms 46:10 Ministries. Yes, it’s still to be here locally. I just DON’T KNOW HOW.

Just want to let everyone know that I typically will not spend a lot of time here on Sundays. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but this place is so fun it can get addictive! I’ve been convicted that I need to do things differently; that we are in a culture war and are called to be counter-cultural…to be IN the world but not OF it. This has been confirmed multiple times. So in that spirit, I want to set the standard, which means that Sundays are a day of rest and connection for our family. Your day of rest may be Saturday…or Wednesday. Whatever it may be, enjoy the big beautiful world around you and disconnect from your devices! For now…Something fun for you! I’ve been challenged to select a “theme song” for this community. I’m taking nominations this week, so drop your favorite beat and we’ll vote on it! Blessings!

When God ushers you through the next open door of your purpose... Don't be a Jonah.

Can I just say how thankful I am that each of you are here? I don’t believe in accidents or coincidence. A great big, fat THANK YOU for making this community…well…a community! I will begin introducing you to our Alliance Leaders next week so stay tuned for that! We have a Meet & Greet tomorrow morning at 10:30 am Central time. You can find the link under the calendar tab at the top of your screen. Click on the date and the details will pop up at the bottom of the screen. We’ll also put together a walk through video for those who are new to this platform to make it easier for you to navigate. If you need help with anything, don’t hesitate to reach out! Now…who will I get to see at the Meet & Greet tomorrow? Drop a comment if you’re joining us.

Not really, but we hope to see you in 15 minutes! 🎉 This is your friendly reminder that our Meet & Greet is about to kick off. Remember, it's a come as you are and be who you are gathering, so no need for fancy outfits—unless you want to show off your pajamas! Grab your favorite drink, find a cozy spot, and get ready to laugh and connect with some amazing people. We can't wait to see your lovely faces (unless you’d rather show us your toes)! See you soon!