Shannon's Corner

  Every transition carries the possibility of renewal. Not a return to what was — but the emergence of something new. Renewal rarely arrives suddenly. It grows slowly, often unseen at first. Small shifts. New energy. Gentle clarity. A sense of readiness. A small step that feels aligned. When we move through awareness, release, waiting, and listening, we become prepared — not just for change, but for transformation. As this season continues, notice what feels alive within you. Notice what feels possible that once did not. What signs of new life or new direction are beginning to appear?

SHANNON’S CORNER Connect. Nurture. Grow. YOU are amazing, encouraging, and generous and I am deeply grateful for you and what you mean to me.  Because of your partnership, this ministry of member care continues to reach people in meaningful ways.     Since December,  78%  of our 2026 budget has already come in—that’s  $65,500 !    This is a beautiful reflection of God’s goodness and the faithfulness of this community.    As we look toward the remainder of the budget, would you prayerfully consider partnering with us to help close the gap and reach our full goal by  May 31, 2026 ?   One-Time Gift Opportunities Would you prayerfully consider filling one of these giving slots? ·        1 partner at $10,000 ·        3 partners at $1,000 ·        1 partner at $5,000 ·        4 partners at $500  ...

  When life feels uncertain, our instinct is often to do more, decide faster, or push forward. But seasons of transition invite a different posture — listening. Listening inward. Listening to your body. Listening to your values. Listening for what brings peace, alignment, and quiet clarity. Clarity rarely comes through force. It emerges through stillness. Stillness is not unproductive. It is where wisdom becomes audible. This week, create a few small moments of quiet — a walk, a pause, a breath before responding. Notice what becomes clearer when life is not so loud. What becomes clearer when you allow yourself to slow down?

  Many transitions bring an in-between season — no longer where you were, not yet where you are going. This space can feel uncertain, slow, and uncomfortable. Yet the in-between is deeply formative and meaningful. It is where clarity deepens, identity reshapes, and new direction quietly takes form. Nothing may look different on the outside — but important inner work is happening. You do not need to rush through this season. Growth often happens where nothing seems to be happening. What might this waiting season be forming in you?

  Letting go is sacred work. Letting go is rarely easy. We often hold tightly to what is familiar — even when it no longer supports who we are becoming. Control, certainty, expectations, old identities… they can feel safer than the unknown. But letting go is not about emptiness — it is about making space. New growth cannot take root where everything is already crowded. When we loosen our grip, we make room for new growth, new clarity, and new direction to emerge. Release is an act of trust that something meaningful can emerge in the space that follows. This week, notice what you may be holding onto simply because it is familiar. What are you holding onto that may be ready to be released?

Every change includes an ending. Transitions always involve loss - even when they lead to something good. A role, rhythm, expectation, or identity may be coming to a close. This week, instead of rushing past endings, we are invited to honor them. Lent gives permission to grieve what is ending rather than rushing past it. When we honor endings, we allow them to complete their work in us. Grief is not a sign that something went wrong. It is a sign that something mattered. When we skip grief, we carry unfinished weight into the future.  Endings are not failures. They are part of growth. REFLECTION QUESTION: What ending in your life needs to be honored rather than avoided?