Lindsey Nordby

There is something so beautiful about unexpected blessings.

Many know that I was a church kid for many years. I attended youth group all through middle and high school and worked in the childrens ministry for a long time.

Moving to Colorado and to college, even though I was at Christian schools, I still did not feel the need to go to church or have a church community. Many Sundays, I did not attend a church.

When I came into my husband’s family, we began attending church with his family for a while. But then, during COVID, again I stopped going.

Back in 2022, I started attending a local church. And, here it comes, shortly after I stopped going.

Notice a pattern here?

Sometime this summer, I stumbled upon an unexpected anchor – a humble church. In my neighborhood, Deer Creek Church broke down the walls for me. When I began feeling even more down and depressed, and my medication seemed to not be helping as much, I started attending Deer Creek. I felt this inherent need to go and to become a member of the community.

Life can get really busy and tough, but at DCC, I found a safe place for my heart. Stepping away from the noise of daily life, DCC gives me a quiet space to think, relax, and find comfort in the wise words of the sermons.

In a world full of screens, DCC became a real place with real friends. I joined a young adults small group and am connecting with people who are my age. And it’s not just a group; it’s like a family that celebrates good times and helps in tough times. Beyond just sitting together, these connections turn into real friendships that feel like family.

The sermons in church aren’t just words; they are lessons that make sense in my everyday life. Whether I’m dealing with work stuff or going through hard times, the guidance from the sermons helps me navigate life with a sense of purpose and being true to myself.

Every sermon pushes me to grow personally. It’s like an invitation to look at myself, admit mistakes, and become a better me. DCC is like a place that helps me be kind, humble, and forgiving in my daily life.

When life gets tough, DCC is like a safe space. It’s where I find comfort, share my worries, and leave feeling a bit more hopeful. The people at DCC become like a safety net, reminding me that I’m not alone in hard times.

Going to DCC, and beginning to attend church more regularly, it is more than a routine; it’s a personal journey. I have been attending for about 4 months, and I have already attended their starting point class, am in two separate community groups, took their membership class and have my membership interview this Sunday, and am getting to know so many people in the community. It’s a special space where spirituality, community, and personal comfort come together, changing my life in ways I never thought possible.

Praise God for placing this need on my heart. It’s what I didn’t know I needed.