Isolation Issues // How to Survive a Christmas Movie

All Kevin McAllister wanted for Christmas was to be left alone—until he got his wish. Faced with the true nature of isolation, Kevin started to change his tune…all he wanted now? His family back with him. But unfortunately for many of us, Christmas is a time of crippling loneliness and isolation that we can’t wish our way out of. How do we handle it?

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Identity Crisis // How to Survive a Christmas Movie

“Who am I?” That’s the question at the heart of the movie “Elf.” It’s a story about an elf named Buddy who travels to New York City in search of his father. Sound a little familiar? Of course! We all have moments of identity crisis in our lives…wondering who we truly are. And the good news is that God has already answered our question! He’s spoken the truth of who we are in Him.

Jordan SanchezDecember 3, 2023Christian, Akron Ohio, Local Church, Non-Denominational, Loving, Kind, Faith, Jesus, relationships, holiness, saved, Father, family, future, Advent, Christmas, At the movies, pop culture, traditions, music, nostalgic, magical, Classic, favorites, craziness, reality, struggle, identity, purpose, entertainment, holidays, Elf, heart, story, Buddy, travel, New York City, search, father, sound, familiar, moments, lives, wondering, truly are, good news, answered, spoken, truthComment

My Own Worst Enemy // Talking Elephants & Tipping Cows // Read

Suicide, depression, and self-harm are not “edge issues” that affect a few, select people. For you or someone you know, these so-called “edge issues” have sadly become their own worst enemy—the voice of depression or self-hate drowning out all else. How in the world do we address it? Does God’s Word give us any help, or are we alone with this pain that is getting worse with every passing day?

Jordan SanchezJune 19, 2022Cornerstone ChurchChristians, Cornerstone Church, Akron, Ohio, Jesus, Love, Millennials, Gen Z, 2021, Now, God, Bible, Nondenominational, Created, creation, hate, positivity, negativity, positive, negative, worship, allow, suffering, prayers, pray, praying, hope, LGBTQ+, welcome, Pastor, ministry, ministries, evil, question, questions, return, returned, disappointment, disappointed, disappointing, forgotten, traditional, tradition, modern, religious, create, made, heaven, hell, surprise, onsite, Suicidal, Self harm, depression, weakness, Strength, truth, Identity, foundation, Counseling, Therapy, Burdens, Community, fight, proactiveComment

My Own Worst Enemy // Talking Elephants & Tipping Cows

Suicide, depression, and self-harm are not “edge issues” that affect a few, select people. For you or someone you know, these so-called “edge issues” have sadly become their own worst enemy—the voice of depression or self-hate drowning out all else. How in the world do we address it? Does God’s Word give us any help, or are we alone with this pain that is getting worse with every passing day?

Jordan SanchezJune 12, 2022Cornerstone ChurchChristians, Cornerstone Church, Akron, Ohio, Jesus, Love, Millennials, Gen Z, 2021, Now, God, Bible, Nondenominational, Created, creation, hate, positivity, negativity, positive, negative, worship, allow, suffering, prayers, pray, praying, hope, LGBTQ+, welcome, Pastor, ministry, ministries, evil, question, questions, return, returned, disappointment, disappointed, disappointing, forgotten, traditional, tradition, modern, religious, create, made, heaven, hell, surprise, onsite, Suicidal, Self harm, depression, weakness, Strength, truth, Identity, foundation, Counseling, Therapy, Burdens, Community, fight, proactiveComment

Speak Your Truth // “Follow Your Heart” And Other Awful Advice // Read

Everyone in the world is unique, and with that uniqueness comes unique experiences, insights, and world views. But there’s something else that is ultra unique and one of a kind: Truth. It stands on its own. No personal experiences, insights, or world views can alter it. And the most amazing thing? Truth has a name. The sooner we learn it, the better our life will be.

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Speak Your Truth // “Follow Your Heart” And Other Awful Advice

Everyone in the world is unique, and with that uniqueness comes unique experiences, insights, and world views. But there’s something else that is ultra unique and one of a kind: Truth. It stands on its own. No personal experiences, insights, or world views can alter it. And the most amazing thing? Truth has a name. The sooner we learn it, the better our life will be.

2021Taylor PoeApril 4, 2021Follow Your Heart And Other Awful Advice, 2021, truth, jesus, life, pilate, elevator, people, grandma, god, bikes, day, hear, build, johnnie cochran, stuck, moment, today, jim carrey, pray, true, worldComment

Risky Business | Examine Me and Know My Heart

Faith, Spiritual JourneyTaylor PoeFebruary 10, 2019Risky Business, Prayer, transformation, transformational prayer, consequently, confessional prayers, confession, mission, missional prayers, psalm 139, search my heart, fears, sins, truth, set free