Simon said, “Master, we’ve been fishing hard all night and haven’t caught even a minnow. But if you say so, I’ll let out the nets.” It was no sooner said than done—a huge haul of fish, straining the...
For me, it begins by accepting the gospel and reconciling with God through Jesus. It is repenting my sins and daily following Jesus by living according to his teachings. Reconciliation also means...
Enjoy this look back at the top Do Justice articles written in 2022 (ranked by top pageviews). It was a big year for us to be reading and praying about justice and you’ll see themes of this year in...
Lord, thank you for 2022. I put my 2023 in your hands. As we exit 2022 we intentionally pray with gratitude for good news from this year. U.S. Climate Legislation in 2022 Reaches New Heights There...
When I worked in the corporate world, I asked one of my outdoorsy work friends if he attended church. His response was “nature is my church.” I perceived he knew about church as he spoke in a church...
A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of...
An Honest Christmas Prayer from one who imperfectly longs for justice. ...a thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices... Are we ever ready Lord, to welcome you as you've chosen to come? A powerless...
While most Christmas adages point to the joy of the season (e.g. it’s the most wonderful time of the year), this year I have been once again reminded that November and December are two of the most...
On the first Sunday of Advent, our pastor spoke on the first eighteen verses of the gospel of John. It has many intriguing references to light and encompasses creation, the new creation and the source...
“In this day, this season, miracles will grow within, unfurl, bear fruit. And the heart that makes time and space for Him to come will be a glorious place. A place of sheer, radiant defiance in the...
Sometimes I feel it, the green fuse that ignites us, the wild thrum that unites us, an inner hum that reminds us of our shared humanity. Belonging by: Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer Do you sometimes feel...
"The season of Advent means there is something on the horizon the likes of which we have never seen before. So stay. Sit. Linger. Tarry. Ponder. Wait. Behold. Wonder. There will be time enough for...
