Sharing our mission in Christ
When was the last time you went on a mission trip? For many of us the experience of going on an expedition beyond the geographical borders of our neighborhood is …
Remembering and keeping the good
An enduring tradition of the New Year is the practice of resolutions. The idea of welcoming the new horizon with fresh perspectives and goals is desirable and seems achievable. And …
Gifted and elevated in Christ
image is Mt. Taranaki (Mt. Egmont) New Zealand The cultural celebration of Christmas places much energy and focus in the frenzied search for the right gifts for our family members …
Walking into deeper communion on our common journey
Most people rarely walk to and from their destinations. Our culture is comfortable with high-speed motion. We drive and fly to nearby and faraway places, and we’re impatient with unforeseen …
Resting in the heart of Christ
Among the overabundance of signs and symbols that comprise our ordinary lives, there is one that takes center stage when dealing with what is most dear to us — the …
Caring for one another in Christ
In today’s culture, it’s easy to access different sources of world news. In fact, ours is a life lived in digital proximity to one another. Through the use of technology, …
We belong together
In the current cultural and social climate saturated with contentious and polarizing rhetoric, the idea that we belong together in community may appear out of place. More and more, digital …
The power of justice and mercy
Much in our world is changing. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened our awareness of how rapidly things can change. In a short time, we have had to recalibrate, adjust and …
Walking together in the Spirit
In the current climate of social distancing, the idea of walking together may seem counterintuitive. These past months, COVID-19 has profoundly disrupted our sense of order, certainty and direction. More …
Holding on to our sorrow, joy and hope in Christ
Not long ago, we were marked with ashes on our foreheads, symbolically acknowledging that our lives were dependent on something greater than our own efforts. The Ash Wednesday ritual reminded …