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In a world of misinformation and conspiracy theories, the story of Jesus is a trustworthy story. The story of Jesus is hope-filled and grace-full. The story of Jesus leads us to life, not death. The story of Jesus builds us up and does not tear others down. The story of Jesus is based on Scripture, […]

How we respond to God’s call is something unique to each person. Moses, David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, the disciples, and the apostle Paul all reacted to God’s call to serve differently. Some of us may have a “deer in the headlights” reaction. We feel caught in the glare of unspeakable responsibility and are overwhelmed. We may […]

In Nazareth, Jesus shows true Sabbath Spirit by making a dynamic response to human need, and by showing deep concern for the most vulnerable people. Our challenge is to adopt his state of mind, and to bring good news to the poor, release to the captives, healing to the sick, and freedom to the oppressed. […]

The rabbis say that “without wine, there is no joy.” May the same be true for us and all we love. As the years unfold before us, may we discover, both in our own lives and in the life of the world, the joy of knowing that God “has saved the best for last!”

The God of the Seas gave inspiration to the World Council of Churches whose logo depicts a ship sailing on the waters. Rising from the ship’s deck is a mast and spar in the form of the cross of Christ. Below the ship, as though floating on the ocean waters, is the Greek word, “Oikoumene” […]

Take. Bless. Break. Give. This is the mandate for those who would be disciples of Jesus, for it is in the taking, blessing, breaking, and giving of ourselves for the Gospel that Jesus is recognized by the world.

When we live with joy, certainty, and completeness in Christ, we are compelling witnesses to the transformative power of the gospel. Where else are people likely to find authenticity and a genuine adherence to what is right, good, and just? However, when we lapse into somberness, joylessness, self-righteousness and complacency, it is like we’ve never […]

In a world that makes us weary, it can be hard to rejoice, to find connection, to hope, to wonder; but as we go out into the broken world that is humming and wonder-filled, may we be amazed that God does not wait. May we be amazed by this thing God is about to do […]

One day, not long after, Mary and Joseph would flee with Jesus to Egypt, one step ahead of Herod’s murderous soldiers. And one day, far in the future, this same courageous woman would stand at the foot of a cross, looking on as her son died in agony. Did she ask, “Why me” even on […]