Bombs for peace
There’s no right time in the church year to bomb another country, but it seems particularly horrific to do so in a season of repentance and humility
Read more
Recent Features
Playlist: Annual Conference 2025
Enjoy hearing music that will be sung at Annual Conference 2025
A peek into the past
Perhaps these notes will inspire you to dig into your own congregation’s history
Jews and Gentiles become one
When we open our Bibles, we are invited to consider another way of living
Isaac calls on the name of the Lord
Have you ever considered the powerful influence of Isaac’s father, Abraham?
David’s sacrifice
David is the most heralded figure in the whole Hebrew Bible. Was he a warrior with a dysfunctional family or a priestly psalmist?
Playlist: Walking on Sunshine
A positive playlist for toe tapping and singing along, to accompany recent Messenger articles about hope.
Soul keeper
The Bible has little to say about a good night’s sleep. When should we rest, and when should we be vigilant?
Playlist: Easter favorites
Favorite Easter songs and hymns chosen by Church of the Brethren staff
