by roylbaldwin | May 28, 2025 | Blog, HELD SERIES
“Be careful that you do not forget the Lord, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.”—Deuteronomy 6:12 (NIV) Reflection:The Israelites had seen the sea split, water gush from rocks, and bread fall from the sky. They’d witnessed walls crumble from...
by roylbaldwin | May 20, 2025 | HELD SERIES
A Reflection for When Everyone’s Hurting Differently “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”— Ephesians 4:2 There are moments in life that feel like a collision.Plans change. Expectations unravel.Something unexpected hits—and...
by roylbaldwin | May 14, 2025 | HELD SERIES
Because shame lies—but grace still abounds. Scripture:“But where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.”—Romans 5:20 (ESV) 💭 Reflection You believe in grace.You’ve talked about it.Taught it.Shared it with others. But tonight… you’re not sure it still applies to...
by roylbaldwin | May 9, 2025 | HELD SERIES
In the middle of so many recent transitions—uncertainty, changes, goodbyes—there’s been this lingering ache I did expect…I’ve just never quite known how to put it into words. Closure.Or more honestly, the lack of it. We saw it often in foster care—forming deep...
by roylbaldwin | May 7, 2025 | HELD SERIES
A Reflection for May’s Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And if I’m honest, I’ve known the stretch between belief and unbelief more intimately than I ever wanted to. Anxiety doesn’t ask for your theology. It just shows up—uninvited,...
by roylbaldwin | May 3, 2025 | HELD SERIES
Opening Scripture: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 Reflection: When I think about blessing, I don’t just think about peaceful feelings. I think about the real, unshakeable hope that only comes...
