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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All is well
Your path may be painful, your days may be difficult, your
situation may be serious. As Christians, even through our trials
and tears, we are called to look through the eyes of faith and,
along with the Shunammite woman, say, “It is well.”
Providing space to grow through partnership
Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains in the city of Roanoke, two Church of the Brethren congregations share a building and a common vision to see the gospel of Jesus proclaimed.
Enjoy God’s Bounty
There are not many things more satisfying than picking produce off the vine or digging it out of the dirt and eating it still warm from the sun…
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…
