Jesus sees past our self-doubt and affirms that we are enough. It is through embracing our love, our stories and our experiences that we can fulfill our calling and make a difference in the world.…
Our Postcards from the Midwest Conference are short and encouraging looks at what God is doing in churches across the Midwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church – Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, western Missouri, Nebraska and Wyoming. We’re celebrating faithfulness, fresh vision, and the beauty of ministry in all shapes and…
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Our brains are wildly incredible. What we know about the brain is fascinating, but we know that there are still many aspects of it that we know little about. However, one thing we do know is that our brains have limited conscious storage capacity. While experiences with heightened emotional encounters…
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In 2016, I spent three days in Chicago helping lead orientation for a group of 60 new students at Chicago Theological Seminary, where I worked and attended classes at the time. One crisp morning, we headed out to the 63rd Street Beach. It’s just a few blocks from the school.…
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Jesus' powerful stories reveal God's truth and challenge us to be good soil, ready to receive and live out his Kingdom in a world full of competing voices.…
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Jesus sees beyond our wants to our deepest needs — offering healing, hope and restoration when we trust in him.…
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Choosing the pause allows us to respond with wisdom instead of reacting in haste, bringing peace to our interactions.…
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Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine reveals his love and mission to restore relationships, inviting us to trust and follow him in acts of love, especially toward the vulnerable.…
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Underground "reminds us to emulate the courage of historical heroes and work toward unity in our own lives.…
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How might the Holy Spirit be guiding us to support, proclaim, and live out the good news of God's Kingdom with courage and generosity?…
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Through the story of John the Baptist, we can see that God gives us purpose.…
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