Ears to Hear: A Litany for Listening One to the Other
I am a person of strong conviction and intense moral righteousness. I have a lot of… Read More
Today's Disciplines Devotion
If you have trouble appreciating this parable in which everybody behaves badly toward everybody else, you’re not alone. The interaction between the two groups of bridesmaids reads like a scene from...
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There is something special that happens when believers come together in one accord. In Matthew 18:20, Jesus explains that when two or more people gather in his name, he is right...
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After the Day of Pentecost, the apostles of Jesus walked in power and authority as a result of being filled with the Holy Spirit. That same Spirit still empowers believers today....
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Some have suggested that it is strange to say, “Bless the LORD.” Strange, because how can a mere human bless the omnipotent Creator of the universe? Many would argue God does...
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It is simply breathtaking to consider that God created everything. God didn’t use the same pattern when designing the animals of the land and the creatures of the sea. Everything relies...
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The blessing of the Holy Spirit that was promised through the prophet Joel and was received on the Day of Pentecost is still available today. Jesus’ apostles taught, performed miracles, and...
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On the Day of Pentecost, people from all over had gathered in Jerusalem for the Feast of Weeks. Once the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit, they were able to...
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Traveling with others can be . . . complicated. You have to negotiate restaurant choices, broker musical selections, keep your cool in confined spaces, adjust to another’s rhythms, share way too...
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A good road trip needs a good playlist. Sure, luggage and itinerary are important, but what music will you listen to along the way? What song will you sing at the...
Read MoreWhile driving through a storm can be scary, making a journey when you feel sick or are in pain can be absolutely excruciating. The early church knew that following Jesus would...
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Have you ever flown with young children? “Mom, look at those mountains!” “Dad, what’s that out the window?” Caught between the beauty and the novelty, they want us to join their...
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