If you’re anything like me, it’s extremely important to you that where you choose to shop aligns with your values. I wholeheartedly believe that we can all have differing opinions, but at the very core and as a Christian faith-forward business, we want to be very clear and intentional about our beliefs so that you can decide if you would like to support our small business.
Here’s what we believe:
FOUNDATION
We believe God is the Creator of heaven and earth, including the seas, the skies, and every living thing.
We believe humanity’s fall in the garden separated us from a holy and perfect God.
We believe God, in His mercy, sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross and pay the full penalty for our sin, once and for all.
We believe salvation is both the promise of eternity with Him and the joy of walking with Him now, experiencing His presence, guidance, and comfort through the Holy Spirit.
THEOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES
We believe some truths are essential enough to die for, some are significant enough to contend for, and others are best talked through with grace.
We believe some mysteries are beyond our understanding this side of heaven, yet God has given us the wisdom and discernment we need to grasp what is essential.
TEACHING
We believe there are teachers who intentionally lead people away from God’s kingdom and toward their own influence or gain.
We also believe many well-meaning believers misinterpret Scripture at times simply because we are human.
We believe the Holy Spirit delights in using imperfect people — including us — to communicate God’s truth.
We believe in studying the Word carefully, praying for understanding, and confidently sharing what God teaches us, while resisting the urge to share every untested or fleeting thought.
MINISTRY
We believe God invites every believer to participate in His kingdom work. For me, purchasing Val Marie Paper was a wholehearted “yes” to God’s leading and one of the clearest steps of obedience I’ve ever taken. This business is a gift, and serving through it is a privilege.
We believe God is the most creative Being, and He invites us to seek Him first for inspiration, not simply mimic what we see others do.