Judging and being judgmental are two different things. One requires prudence and wisdom. The latter requires ingratitude and fear. Jesus offers us a new and wonderful way to balance these these in the Sermon on the Mount. how can we…
Words are important. Our promises are important. This week's episode explores how we can use our words, both written and verbal, to express our heart more clearly. When we do so, clarity and authenticity can happen in surprising ways!
Gratitude is usually a response to something done to or for us. We say, “Thank you!” when something happens which brings joy, satisfaction, or even wholeness. Sometimes we feel the sense to do more than just say, “Thank you.” This…
“In everything, give thanks.”, the Apostle Paul tells us. How hard this is to do. The daily pressures of life and constant distractions easily lead us away from thanksgiving. Re-centering our lives in gratitude each day can change the way…
Christians can give thanks to God for many reasons! Foundational to all of them is God's saving grace in Jesus Christ. That grace is a gift to us. Not only does it offer us salvation, it also offers to us…
We are taught from an early age to dream big and think big. Our culture continually reinforces that message to us. Bigger is better. Jesus helps us see the world and ourselves in a different way. When it comes to…
God's vision of the future is a bright one filled with hope. Even in the darkest of times, we can trust in God's power and grace to be at work in our lives and in the world. For followers of…
The prophet Daniel is most known for surviving the lion's den and speaking truth to power. He was a devoted man of prayer. These essential elements of Daniel's character all have a beginning in a diet of vegetables. This week's…
When is it hardest to deliver a message of hope? That is the question Zechariah the prophet must hold as he proclaims God's message of hope to a people who feel lost. In the end, hope is found in a…
Most people don't spend much time with the prophet Haggai. Perhaps it does not get as much attention as it should. Haggai raises questions about devotion, wealth, and how we can best manage our priorities in life. This week's episode…