How to Be REAL

Barbie and the Burden of Identity

Leigh Hickman / 12.4.24

How do we speak about God? “Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks,” but does the language we share and hear serve to lighten our load or only to increase our burden? The benefit of the gospel can oftentimes be hampered by ears trained to itch for law. Where is the relief in these divided times? The gospel announcement shortens the distance between us, dissipating isolation and renewing our faith in the steadfast love of an ever-present God.

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