Loved, not abandoned

June 29, 2018July 13, 2018 ~ erinstry ~ Leave a comment

When the ones you love the hardest are suffering and you’re unable to stop it, it’s isolating and terrifying. The pain is sharp and heavy, almost unbearable. I felt like that yesterday. But God showed up for me in a gifted bag of donuts from a new Cambodian friend; in holy conversation with an old … Continue reading Loved, not abandoned

My call story

what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? - mary oliver

April 7, 2018April 11, 2018 ~ erinstry ~ Leave a comment

Last month I was invited to share my call story with some young leaders in the church. Now, you might be wondering, "What's a call story?" A call story is a phrase pastors and other Christians use to describe how God led them into ministry. Although I have the privilege of bearing witness to others' faith … Continue reading My call story

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Loved, not abandoned

My call story