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.…
Psalm 50 invites readers to witness a divine courtroom drama, where God is the ultimate judge. It weaves together a powerful narrative of justice, worship and the transformative potential of a genuine relationship with the Creator.…
Read MoreThrough the Israelites’ story, we are reminded that God loves imperfect people — in fact, time and again, that’s precisely who God claims and calls. What can we learn from their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land?…
Read MoreIn the story of Jesus’ baptism, the heavens part open and the voice of God wraps Jesus in joy and loving care. Some translations of Luke 3:22 read, “in you, I find happiness and delight.” Therefore, we can conclude that we are also the source of God’s joy. When we…
Read MoreJohn 1 blends poetic language and profound theology to introduce the concept of the Word becoming flesh, God in human form.…
Read MoreRituals mark sacred turning points in our lives. They can help us make meaning of celebrations, losses, and transitions. As new parents to Jesus, Mary and Joseph could feel weary for what lies ahead, but perhaps these sacred rituals — and those who bear witness to them—bolster them and give…
Read MoreSimple stories, profound wisdom and endless inspiration are shared through Jesus' parables in Matthew 13.…
Read MoreWonder is all around us — can we recognize it? As we learn how to rejoice in a weary world, can we live in a way that allows amazement and wonder to surprise us often? In Psalm 126, those who expect to reap tears are granted a surprise: shouts of…
Read MoreAs Advent begins, we start by acknowledging the weariness, grief, rage and hopelessness we carry—and we also affirm that we are made for joy. Joy is designed to live in a full house of other emotions. …
Read MoreThere are people around you who need your presence. It's time to be "creatures of the day."…
Read MoreThe miracles of the past are not confined to history. They are the prelude to the miracles awaiting us in the present and the future.
May the story of Joshua inspire us to step forward in faith, trusting that our God is the same yesterday, today and forever.…
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