The Spiritual Discipline of Curiosity
Across Christian history, some have viewed curiosity as a distraction from faithful discipleship. Yet the witness… Read More
Today's Disciplines Devotion
The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.” Their complaining takes a serious tone: “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord...
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Written in 1988, the hymn “Ososo” (TFWS #2232) petitions God to reconcile the divide between North and South Korea. Today it is sung to ask God for wholeness and healing in...
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Bread of Life, given for you. Cup of Hope, poured out for you. At the core of the church’s purpose is a constant exploration of what it truly means to live...
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When I was in seminary, a wise professor often emphasized, “If it’s repeated, it must be important.” It was a clue to what might be coming. Psalm 47 is one of...
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Over the course of history, artists have rendered their interpretations of the Divine through various mediums. From oil paintings to clay figurines, artists can manipulate the various materials to show their...
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In the musical Hamilton, Eliza Hamilton asks her husband, Alexander, to acknowledge the joy of simply being alive in the moment with one another. She wants him to be content because...
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We continue the story with Paul and Silas who are now imprisoned for their unwavering commitment to spreading the gospel. Rather than feeling defeated or giving up hope, they wait patiently...
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The story of Paul and Silas being sent to prison focuses on the actions of Paul and the anger of the enslavers. Yet within this story exists a girl possessed by...
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We started the week considering the opportunities we’ve had to provide something needed by another. Coming full circle, we now consider the times we have been on the receiving end. At...
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Have you ever been the recipient of impulsive or unexpected hospitality? When I was a young English teacher in Taiwan, a mother of two helped rescue my credit card from a...
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Every Wednesday during the school year, my divinity school hosted a service in the small chapel on campus. It was a sparsely-attended affair all fall and winter until we got to...
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