  I just wanted to share: Did you know it took nearly two full years for the news of emancipation to reach our people in Texas? That delay—that long, aching wait—is the origin story of Juneteenth. And it teaches us something sacred: Delay is not denial. “Though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” — Habakkuk 2:3 We are reflecting on this part of our history today because we, too, are experiencing a delay. Today was the day we had planned to release The Underground—our new app uniting our million+ members to walk, talk, and solve problems together. It is ready. It is powerful. It is ours. But the Apple and Google Play stores are still finalizing their reviews. And so we pause—not in defeat, but in deep faithfulness. Our team has been working tirelessly. We’ve poured so much into building this tool. So yes, this delay frustrated us. But we trust the timing. Sometimes, God slows us down on purpose. To let us catch our breath. To feel what we’ve just walked through. To honor the healing already underway. To make space for the joy that’s rising. So today, we breathe. We give thanks. And we prepare. |
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