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One Bread, One Body
We may speak different languages. We may worship in different traditions. We may come from different cultures and nations. We may sing different hymns and have different customs. But when we come to the table, we remember something greater than our differences: We belong to one Lord, and we are one body in Christ.
Wisdom for Difficult Days, Part 2 of 3
The season may be difficult, but it is not meaningless. The waiting may be painful, but it is not wasted. God is still at work.
Wisdom for Difficult Days, Part 1 of 3
Anger is a dangerous weapon like a knife. When you put a knife in a man and draw it out, the wound heals, but the scar remains.
Spiritual Lessons From Sept. 11th
We cannot change September 11, 2001. But we can decide what September 11, 2026 will mean for us. Let it remind us to cherish life. Let it remind us to serve others. Let it remind us to reject hatred. Let it remind us to seek peace. Let it remind us that God is our refuge. And let it remind us that even in the darkest moments, God's light has not gone out.
Two Unanswered Questions and Our Response
Receive what God gives. Enjoy it gratefully. Share it generously. Hold it loosely. Work faithfully. Admit your limits. Trust the One who is stronger than you.
For Such a Time as This
For such a time as this. Hold that thought. I don’t know about you, but I found comfort in the assurance that it’s not all up to us – if we fail, God will find another way. Just know, though, there will be personal consequences for not stepping up to the moment.
Receiving God’s Gifts with Gratitude
Much of our anxiety comes from trying to assume God's role. We want not only to obey but also to guarantee the outcome. Ecclesiastes reminds us that we are creatures, not the Creator. This truth humbles us, but it can also liberate us. We do not have to carry the universe.
The Limits of Wealth and Human Control
Wealth cannot guarantee enjoyment, desire cannot satisfy the soul, and human beings cannot control life's outcomes. Therefore, receive God's gifts gratefully and trust the God who is sovereign.
Reverence and Humility
True worship begins with reverence for God and leads to a life of contentment in His gifts.
Finding Strength in Relationships
Life "under the sun" can indeed be lonely. But life under the lordship of Christ is marked by the enduring presence of God and the loving fellowship of His people.
Trusting God’s Timing
May we faithfully walk through every season, knowing that the God who appoints the times also holds our lives securely in His hands.
The Blessing of Fearing God
Let us live with humility, repentance, and renewed commitment to follow Christ. As we fear the Lord, may our lives reflect His righteousness and point others to the hope found in Him alone.
When Success Is Not Enough
Ecclesiastes does not condemn pleasure. It teaches us to receive blessings gratefully rather than worship them. Enjoy meals, friendships, family, work, beauty, and laughter. Receive them with thanksgiving. This is the word of the Lord.
The Search for Meaning
The search for meaning is universal, but Ecclesiastes teaches us that meaning cannot be found in work, possessions, pleasure, or human achievement. Life apart from God is empty, but life centered on God has purpose and eternal significance.
Let the Children Come to Me
Whether young or old, rich or poor, strong or weak, Jesus invites us to come with humble, trusting hearts.
The Mystery that Holds Us
We will never fully explain the Trinity. But perhaps that is the point. A God small enough to fit entirely inside our understanding would not be God. Yet this great mystery is not far away. The Father creates us. The Son redeems us. The Spirit sustains us. And through every joy and sorrow, every question and fear, every beginning and ending— we are held by the mystery of divine love.
When the Holy Spirit Comes to Church
Pentecost is not only about what God did long ago. It is about what God desires to do now. The same Spirit who: empowered Peter, comforted the disciples, and birthed the Church, still moves today.
The God who is Jehovah Shammah
No matter where you are today: in pain, in uncertainty, in spiritual struggle, or in joy, remember this truth: Jehovah Shammah — The Lord is there.
Planting Seeds That Last Forever
Lord, strengthen every mother and every person who sows into others. When they grow weary, remind them of Your promise. Let their seeds take root and bring a harvest beyond what they can imagine. In Jesus’ name, Amen.