A mountaintop moment
This is a mountaintop moment. It is time for all of us to answer the call.
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It will be all right (part 1)
There is a certain woman that I would like to talk to. Her story is told in 2 Kings 4:8-37, and the lessons of her story should be inscribed in our hearts.
Creating a climate for peace
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matt. 5:9). Encountering this familiar verse from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, how often are we guilty of unconsciously changing it to “Blessed are the peace lovers…?” Ah, if only loving peace and making peace were one and the same. Loving peace requires
Time to purge
In this springtime of new life, may you have eyes to see the burdens you’ve become accustomed to that clutter your home, work, or heart, and may you be inspired to shed those things that no longer serve a purpose.
Lessons from gift giving
Some lessons (if we are willing to be taught and willing to see) can be learned from a couple of 4-year-old girls and a little 3-year-old boy.
A church for everybody
Harrisburg First Church is a place that welcomes all people regardless of their income level, history, ethnicity, culture, or mental health state.
Creating a climate for justice
“What does a changing global climate mean for the poor, both now and if we stay on the current path?” Authors Sharon Yohn and Laura White address that question in this, their second article in a series on climate change.
A tricky thing
Instead of giving something up for Lent, I wanted to let something go. Letting go was an interesting journey…
Look, listen and share your story
Consider three actions that relate to the Easter story which can aid us in living well.
Building shalom in the city
Trotwood Church of the Brethren is pressing forward with a vision that shows a city of wholeness, justice, and well-being.
Check the back door
Have you ever waited for guests to arrive at your house for a visit? Piles of clutter have been collected, cobwebs have been cleared, and culinary treats have been created. You are ready! The time arrives and you wait, watching from the windows, working at little details that don’t matter, waiting by the front door
