Thinking Honestly About the Lord’s Prayer
If we have been in church for more than a few years, we know the Lord’s Prayer by heart and…
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Because of My Love For You, a Poem of Communion
This poem is by Frank Carpenter, written as a meditation on the act of taking the Lord’s Supper. Because of…
What I learned about God through pruning my garden
Pruning is valuable, in the natural world but also in the spiritual. At the end of the flower season, when…
Are You Listening?
When we study the Hebrew roots of our Christian faith, we can often discover a difference between the Hebrew meaning…
Red light. Grace light.
Truth and grace lie on a spectrum. Some of us place a high value on truth. We proclaim boldly and…
The Frustrating Cycle (And Why I Am Grateful For It)
One of our favorite stories in the Bible is the great story of Nehemiah. In it, we find drama, opposition,…
The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness and Goodness
If we do not see how Jesus cares for us, we will not care for what He cares for. We…
Done Digging Holes
Using the Parable of the Talents that Jesus told in Matthew 25, Janet challenges us to let go of our…
You Belong to Jesus
If you have a glass that is filled with water and you try to add more water, is it getting…
The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control
We become trustworthy, faithful, gentle and self-controlled when we are building a right, growing relationship with God. True intimacy with…
10 Tips for Liking the Bible (Because Believing It’s True Is Not Enough)
Do you ever have to force yourself to read the Bible? Contributor Keith Ferrin knows this is a common problem,…
The Anatomy of Forgiveness
When someone treats us badly or we are hurt in relationships, we often find ourselves struggling to forgive. When we…