I want to live a life permeated by prayer. Little by little my hope is coming true. Prayer has come to feel like a conversation with God. It…
02/16/20 at 08:00 AM
When my beloved youth pastor revealed that she was homosexual, my church was deeply divided. Blame, judgment, and fear lingered as people found comfort in opinions similar to their…
02/15/20 at 01:26 PM
God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me.
Psalm 119:33 (The Message)
We all encounter awkward topics that nobody wants to discuss. A word with double meanings triggers red faces and long silences. A simple question from a curious child (“Where…
02/15/20 at 09:06 AM
Jesus tackled many tough topics. On several occasions, the scribes and Pharisees tried to trick Jesus into…
02/14/20 at 11:56 AM
My friend Hannah fumbled with her purse, stalling for time as she listened to the cruel words a man was saying to his date. It was Valentine’s Day,…
02/14/20 at 01:04 AM
A friend loves at all times, and kinsfolk are born to share adversity.
Proverbs 17:17 (NRSV)
When you remember
and ask about
and show interest in
a small thing I mentioned
the other day in passing,
I know I can trust…
02/13/20 at 12:58 PM
The spiritual practice of Christian conversation takes place when two or more Christians intentionally discuss their faith and talk with one another about seeking wisdom and…
02/13/20 at 07:57 AM
Our society seems more divided than ever. We see this in our relationships, in politics, and even within the church. When we can’t find commonality, many of us…
02/12/20 at 06:00 PM
Let your conversation be always full of grace.
Colossians 4:6a (NIV)
Growing up, I felt as if my parents didn’t understand anything I did. After years of fighting and being grounded, I agreed to join them in taking a serious…
02/12/20 at 01:05 PM
Being a Christian, I hold beliefs that don’t always align with those of my friends. This can be intimidating, but we are called to be a light. So how…
02/12/20 at 07:59 AM
