“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who..

Our frail human bodies are very much like tents – earthly tents. Yes, they can be knocked down, even flattened or ripped apart.

A Reflection for Wednesday, March 26 by Mary Rodriguez Lectionary reading for 03/26/2025: Psalm 29, Numbers 13:17-27, Luke 13:18-21...

Reflection on Romans 2:12-16. Our faith calls us to accept without judgement as we have been loved and accepted by God.

A Reflection for Monday, March 24 by Jeanne Barnes Lectionary reading for 3/24/2025:  Psalm 39, Jeremiah 11:1-17, Romans 2:1-11 Selected...

Jesus told this parable: “A man owned a fig tree planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. He said to his gar

A Reflection for Saturday, March 22 by Rev. Dr. Elrica Adams-Finney Lectionary reading for Saturday, March 22, 2025:   Psalm 63:1-8;...

As you read today’s passage Revelation 3:1-6, imagine yourself as the recipient of a letter from one who knows you well and loves you dearly

The first verses of Psalm 63, paint a picture of desperation. He is earnestly searching for God, with a thirst that consumes his whole body.

How do I accurately represent (and point to) the God of love, who asks things of us, without sounding judgmental?

During a recent discussion about the Holy Spirit, I was asked by a pre-teen, “Is the Holy Spirit the same thing as our conscience?"

Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, I learned early that fear and faith often dance together in the shadows of our lives.

From a young age, Psalm 27 has been a favorite of mine. Like pebbles tossed and creating ripples across a water body, the first two lines

Paul in this passage is telling the Philippian Christians to follow in his steps, to walk the road he has chosen, to be like him.

What really matters?  When it comes to our faith, relationship with Jesus, journey with God, what are the main things, the non-negotiables..

While not much of a social media person, I recently logged in to my only account so that I could catch up with a friend. Immediately, a high

In Psalm 17 David is crying out to God to not only hear him but to protect him. He is looking to God to be his protector and place of safety

David said to God, “Wasn’t I the one who gave the order to count the people? I am the one who has sinned and acted very wickedly. But these

The good news is that we don’t have to rely on our own efforts to become the person God has created us to be.

Ecclesiastes 3 continues to be a faith touch point for me – orienting me towards the fact that God is not startled by unfolding events in my