Shannon's Corner

  Known. It is defined by Collins Dictionary, “is to describe someone that is clearly recognized by or familiar to all people or to a particular group of people.” Being recognized. Being familiar. Known. In my childhood, I wanted to be recognized one day as a worship leader. Being in front of a group of people, playing the piano or guitar and leading them in song. I thought it would be cool and awesome since I loved music, many genres of music. And music was my highest intelligence score on the eight multiple intelligence assessment. Perfect. Needless to say, my piano playing was very basic, mostly hymns, I never could master the guitar, and my singing voice had a particular range – not exactly soprano and not exactly alto. I am not known as a musician nor recognized as a worship leader. Thankfully, the Lord had other plans for me even though music is still a part of my life, and He has gifted me in other ways. The Lord has provided me with opportunities to use my giftings to care ...

  With new beginnings our slate is clean, we get to start afresh and new. Maybe this is why we are so drawn to setting new resolutions or goals for our lives each new year. What we want to do and accomplish for the year. I want to challenge to think about setting a resolution or goal in your being.     Who do you want to be in 2025? Who do you want to be in this season of life you currently find yourself?   How do you want to be known for this year? This season?   Being known is woven into our DNA wiring by our Creator. It brings connection, intimacy (in-to-me-you-see), safety, and security. It is being face-to-face, which is presence that creates a secure attachment.     Psalm 139: 1-18 speaks beautifully of how intimately known we are by God our Creator.  How God was gazing on us, delighting in us. He has examined and searched us until He knows us completely. He knows everything about us our thoughts and our movements. He is famil...