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Timbre

SUMMER 2025

Nope it’s not what you shout when a tree’s falling. It isn’t a brand of fitness apparel. Nor is it the cool new international destination to visit. And, if you’re thinking it’s some awesome garden tool to get at Home Depot, think again. Timbre (pronounced Tăm-bər) is a musical term: The combination of (or unique) qualities of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds. It’s how you easily identify the voice of your favorite musician singing.

We think timbre has a whole lot of meaning as you pursue a greater understanding of the nature of God this year. Whether your working out or getting outdoors, going on a trip or growing in your garden – your lifestyle passions gain deeper value and more lasting purpose when you can distinguish the presence of God.

This isn’t about imagining what it could be like when you include Christ in what you do. This is living on a different frequency, with a more purposeful pitch, a grace filled rhythm, a stronger harmony that crescendos into intimately knowing the voice of God.

More than living-the-life, timbre is hearing the voice of God and being the life of Christ in ways that only you can. Timbre – It’s the distinctive character of God present in you.