Spiritual Formation

May 10, 2018

By Lisa Schrad

What do we do with disappointment? What do we do when there’s a gap between what we wanted or expected and what actually happens? Even more, what do we do with God in the face of disappointment?

April 25, 2018

By Nathan Peterson

Redeeming Self-Image

Bulging biceps. Watermelon-sized shoulders. Abs so defined you could see them from outer space. No, I’m not describing myself. Well, I guess I sort of am. I’m trying to describe the image in my head of the “ideal me.”

April 17, 2018

By Steven Grahmann

Reflections from an Enneagram Seven: Learning to Face Pain

A healthy Seven is an amazing force for good. But we have to get serious about entering into the real world, having real conversations, and pursuing real joy.

April 10, 2018

By Timothy Holmes

Reflections from an Enneagram Six: Learning to Trust That God Will Never Leave Me

When I am healthy, I find that I am not only able to remain faithful to the people and communities around me, but I am also able to easily build trust that pushes the whole team/community forward.

April 03, 2018

By Hans Nyberg

Reflections from an Enneagram Five: Learning to Trust God’s Abundance

As a Five on the Enneagram, I love to learn and want to be competent. But my desire to observe and learn also has a major drawback: it’s hard for me to actually act on things.

March 27, 2018

By Drew Larson

Reflections from an Enneagram Four: Learning Not to Let Emotions Rule

My parents didn’t know about the Enneagram back in 1989. If they had, it would have been pretty clear to them what was up: I was a Four. My flagship quote could be this bit of dialogue from Doctor Who: “What’s good about sad?” “It’s happy, for deep people.”

March 20, 2018

By Kale Uzzle

Reflections from an Enneagram Three: Learning to Rest in Truth

When I heard about a Christian group on campus, I knew it was something I didn’t want to just join—it was an opportunity for me to step up and lead. I was driven, ambitious, and a little too eager to shine. I was, in short, a young Three on the Enneagram.

March 13, 2018

By Brenda Jo Wong

Reflections from an Enneagram Two: Learning to Receive from Others

Twos will never run out of people to help. At our best, we are loving, generous, and unselfish. We can provide a healing presence for others, reflecting God’s love.