From Fear To Hope B was one of the first girls I connected with this term. In the second week of school, I walked into class and found B with her head on her desk, silently crying into her folded arms. When I pulled her aside, we talked...
"Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin..." (Matthew 6:28) Photos: Local yellow Canola wildflower; The first day of the BKA setting up 3 bee hives together; first harvest of honey of the year being sold at the...
There are moments in life that remind us why we do what we do, and Angie’s move into her new apartment is one of those moments. Today, we are filled with gratitude, joy, and pride as we celebrate this incredible milestone. Watching Angie re...
The Summer Internship Countdown Has Begun! Only two more weeks until we have a group of young adults join us for 2 months of teachings, working on local ministry projects, and practicing what it means to live in the Story of God. As the days...
Laying Foundations as “The Durans!” Getting married, preparing for what’s next, and soaking in God’s words. On April 25th, we got married and have officially begun this new chapter of life and minist...
At GFL, we believe some of the most powerful success stories are not defined only by grades, diplomas, or college acceptance letters — they are defined by courage. Today, we proudly celebrate Rhonda and May as they graduate from Learn4Life a...
Our Mission: Why We're Here "Gathering people around local agriculture to share life, embody the hospitality of the gospel, and discover Jesus.” In our last post, we shared that as a ministry this year, Gathering Table has been in a time o...
This trip to Oregon felt like a mix of purpose, rest, and just really good moments with people I care about - and I could see Jesus in all of it. One of the biggest highlights was getting to spend time with the founders of GFL, people I’m l...
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 Hey everyone! This is a joint update which you will be seeing more of in the near future as we (Jared a...
Our GFL San Diego Retreat this past weekend was a meaningful time centered on Jesus, healing, and being together in community. From the moment we arrived, there was a sense that this weekend would be set apart—a space to step away from every...