Amos: Called by God
Amos didn’t have an easy message, but he took his call from God seriously and preached with courage, power, and strength.
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Kumbaya
In a world suffering from the evil of war, a fervent prayer sung by African Americans a century ago is always welcome.
Messenger wins church press awards
Messenger won five awards in the 2021 Associated Church Press “Best of the Church Press” competition.
God foretells destruction
Empires come and go with regularity. Are there common traits that seem to lead to downfall?
The challenge of change
“People resist change, and can become angry and hostile when faced with the need for it.” — Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Playlist: May 2022
Listen to a playlist curated by Jeff Lennard, inspired by the May 2022 issue of Messenger.
Are we still at the tomb?
Are we ready to stop being afraid? Are we ready to run from emptiness and move forward in faith?
There is a place for you at the table
It was around that large kitchen table that we knew we belonged. We didn’t have to be good; we didn’t have to be smart; we didn’t have to be anybody but ourselves. It was around that table that we were unconditionally loved.
The parable of the compost
Compost is made of the scraps—the peels, the browned outer leaves, the discarded grounds. It feels sometimes like my faith is made of scraps, too.
Playlist: April 2022
Enjoy music curated by James Deaton, inspired by the April 2022 issue of Messenger.
Bildad misunderstands
Bildad insists that we remember the sacred relationship between act and consequence. What happens when that does not go as expected?
