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You can stop trying to "get it right" - and learn to live in the freedom.

There’s a new way to live.

There are two basic approaches to life – two pathways. One creates pressure, the other provides genuine freedom. Trying to earn blessings with good behavior – the Law of Linearity – is the way most Christians define life and pursue success, but it’s fundamentally wrong and harmful. It leaves us worn out, in bondage, and feeling distant from God. But the Law of the Spirit – the New Way Jesus provides – brings true freedom in Christ and refreshment as we tap into the power to draw near to God in a personal way.

“The former arrangement of doing good to secure God’s blessings has been replaced by a new arrangement. The Law of Liberty has been established as the way to a better hope rather than a better life. That better hope is intimacy with God. In any circumstances, in any condition, we can draw near to God, and from Him draw our identity, find the strength to persevere, and experience the joy of anticipation, with an occasional taste of what’s coming.”

-Larry Crabb, Pressure’s Off

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Is your spiritual community defined more by programs and accountability checklists or by meaningful relationships that offer life-giving conversations that stir a deeper desire to love God and others well?

At Larger Story, our mission is to help individuals, families, and churches engage the truth of God’s Word from a relational perspective. One way we’re doing that is through our book club Reading & Relating. If you’re seeking a place to belong, become, and be known, connect with us through Reading & Relating.

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The Relational Spirituality Podcast

Our Relational Spirituality Podcast has launched, offering weekly conversations exploring God’s transforming work in our lives. Join us as we discuss what it means to rest in God’s provision for us instead of relying on our own efforts to make life work and to embrace opportunities to live that out in spiritual community.

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FEATURED FROM THE BLOG

On our blog, we have new columns offering companionship and hope for those who grieve at “Becoming Me Without You” and for those in serving professions at “Help for the Helpers,” in addition to the wisdom of Dr. Larry Crabb.

The Power of Coming Alongside

I don’t own a Tesla, but after 20 years of ministry at TrinityA military wife, Abby (not her real name), came to see me for help with her anger. She began our hour angry at her husband and his commanding officer for something the officer had said about her at a Christmas party in front of a group of people. Fellowship Church, my car could probably have driven itself. Interstate 635 and Greenville Avenue were unchanged that Sunday, but my thoughts went off-road.

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Looking Back as I Go Forward

On my second birthday without Larry, I received the book, Learning to be Me Without You, by Paula Freeman.

Rachael Crabb

“Twenty Years in Eighteen Minutes”

I don’t own a Tesla, but after 20 years of ministry at Trinity Fellowship Church, my car could probably have driven itself. Interstate 635 and Greenville Avenue were unchanged that Sunday, but my thoughts went off-road.

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