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The month of June is crazy for me with a conference (InterGenerate 2023) and a long-overdue family trip. So, for the next month (except the week of June 5th with a practical ministry post by our own Elaine Seekon), I … Continue reading
Find self-care activities that fill your bucket and work to include those in your routine in a meaningful and faith-focused way. Fill Your Empty Bucket Educators and students often see the summer months as their only time for self-care. This … Continue reading
Our Pentecost readings give us two perspectives on the Spirit. In Acts, the Spirit empowers us to help others. In Romans, the Spirit fills us with God’s love. Pentecost: The End and the Beginning Happy Pentecost! This Sunday marks the … Continue reading
How we define words matters. The word “sin” is critical in interpreting this text, Paul’s letters, and the Bible in general. What if it’s less violating a legal code and more disrupting shalom? As I have mentioned before, sometimes reading … Continue reading
Paul’s Letter to the Romans is complicated, but one message is simple: Through Jesus’ death, God turned us from irreconcilable enemies to recipients of God’s resurrection life. Gifts of God’s Grace Greetings! May the unconditional love of the resurrected Messiah … Continue reading
Encountering Suffering I was in fourth grade when 9/11 happened and many teachers had the news on throughout the day. Our principal made an announcement that no one was allowed to talk about what had happened. I remember going to … Continue reading
What is righteousness, biblically speaking? Perhaps our typical view that relates this to our personal behavior and holiness is missing a dimension: justice. Called to Share the Good News This reading marks the fifth Sunday of Easter and the end … Continue reading
The Holy Spirit calls Barnabas and Paul to spread the good news. When Paul performs a miracle in Lystra, the people rejoice and praise…the wrong gods! Easter Season and the Growing Church By now we’ve reached the halfway point in … Continue reading
The people of Israel were called to be separate from other nations. But, as we see in the story of Peter and Cornelius, God now has something different in mind: radical inclusion. As we are continuing in the Easter season, … Continue reading
Jesus commands his eleven closest disciples to expand his work in our world. But, beyond the Eleven, who is this commission for and what are they specifically to do? A blessed and joyous Easter season to you and yours! Today’s … Continue reading