Today you may find yourself in a place of distress, experiencing a mixture of anxiety, fear, sorrow or pain, similar to Psalm 31.

A Reflection for Wednesday, April 9 by Rev. Beth Knight, MAPC Lectionary reading for 04/09/2025: Psalm 29; Habakkuk 3:2-15; Luke...

A Reflection for Tuesday, April 8 by Natasha Westerhoud  Lectionary reading for 04/08/2025: Psalm 20; Judges 9:7-15; 1 John 2:18-28...

The writer of Hebrews gifts us with such encouragement in a time we may feel our faith failing. What is the remedy for our depair?

Isaiah 43:16-21 One of the recurring themes in the story of God and Israel is the danger of forgetting.

I am struggling with voices. With social media, podcasts, and newsletters, I feel like everyone has an opinion on just about everything.

Reflect on Isaiah 43:1-7. Throughout time, humans have sought to understand who we are. What defines us? Is it our work, hobbies, relations?

Leviticus 23:26-41 These yearly festivals brought life and healing to the people of God. Sabbaths were not optional. We need them.

The fourth Sunday in Lent is traditionally called “Laetare Sunday,” which means “rejoice.”  It is roughly the halfway point in Lent

I think when we’re forced to wait, our insecurities begin to come out, and we often try to fill in the spaces where God seems to be silent.

“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.

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 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

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?"

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..