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 9, 2025 | Blog
And why trying harder doesn’t bring peace Some days, I feel like I’m living two different lives. I believe in Jesus. I really do.But then I catch myself moving through the day as if it’s all on me.The pressure. The planning. The parenting. The performance. It’s like...
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 6, 2025 | Blog
“Wisdom has built her house; she has carved its seven columns.”—Proverbs 9:1 “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense.”—James 3:17 This past weekend at church, our...
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...
by roylbaldwin | Apr 26, 2025 | Blog, HELD SERIES
Opening Scripture:”I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power,...
