In an unthinkable tragedy, we discover an unequaled blessing
This community was simply living out the standard for forgiveness set by Jesus for everyone. They had taken to heart the model prayer of Jesus: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
Being right is only a beginning: a reflection on the third Beatitude
So, we won’t argue with you. You’re right, and that makes you strong. So . . . how are you going to use that strength?
What can we do to make good news actually good for us this Christmas?
As the news media scramble to grab our attention, they make us increasingly aware of a world awash in bad news. . . . But it need not overwhelm us. The reality that God himself came to earth can energize even our most mundane or difficult days. One of the favorite Christmastime greetings we have posted on this site. Read it all by clicking here.
We can do better than celebrate: Stop, ponder, contemplate, tremble
The gospel is born and bathed in mystery. At Christmas, let’s not take the wonder for granted.
Five lessons about abiding from just one chapter in Scripture
Dean Collins quoted a favorite Christmas hymn, told us a little about how it was written, and challenged us to see its truth in one chapter from 1 John in this post that first appeared in 2021.
How one father’s love helped me understand the way God loves me
A fond memory of a warm interaction. First posted here November 14, 2020.
This secular observer’s social media advice sounds like the Bible
One of our favorite posts, as relevant today as when it first appeared two years ago.
Pondering what the Holy Spirit will do in my little life today
“I think I might see the Spirit’s power more evident if my prayers were so concentrated on the purposes God has already made clear.” First posted November 2021.
Easy to read, a challenge truly to obey: ‘Love your enemies
Click the link to read a post from our archive.
“I once was blind, but now I see.” It has happened often to me
One of our favorite posts, this one from August 2021.
Three tips for weeding your garden, and other untended places
A favorite post, deserving of a second read.
Mountain meditation: celebrating the diversity in all God has created
A favorite post from our archive of 2021 posts.
These five elements will enrich your weekend worship services
Can we take some steps to add variety—and meaning—that will keep worship from becoming meaningless routine?
How we can, and why we should, embrace our everyday powerlessness
A favorite repost from 2021.
Praying ‘God bless America’—it’s more than a song or a sentiment
A favorite repost from 2021.
These five elements will enrich your weekend worship services
A list of ideas for demonstrating God’s surprising diversity in the worship we offer back to him.