Daily Devotional
What a great worship Sunday yesterday
Read MoreI (Bill) grew up never knowing about trans folks. I was a good evangelical Christian and read my bible every day (still do!) but had never known that trans people were real.
Read MoreThere’s good reason to be angry these days. Just reading the news will drive you mad with all the injustice, war, and deception. And it should.
Read MoreWhat if we say the thoughts we have about our cherished relationships now? How will that help that person grow into their selves even more? by Kelley Barton
Read MoreWhen we feel a sense of tension or even impending violation based on the counsel we receive from someone, it’s worth listening to and thinking about.
Read MoreYesterday, Ali prayed this remarkable prayer after the message on “If you lose your life you’ll save it.” (Luke 9:24)
Read MoreAsh Wednesday, Ramadan, Day of Remembrance are in the same calendar week this year. Kelley Barton
Read MoreOn Ash Wednesday we think about what it means to be human, to be a creature made of the dust, made to return to the dust, yet also brought to life and love by the very breath of God.
Read MoreThe fact that Jesus honors their curiosity about prayer is a good sign for us.
Read MoreThe human impulse to create reflects our being created in the image of a creator God by Kelley Barton
Read MoreToday, we notice that the blind man in our story did not, could not, come to Jesus on his own. He needed the help of his friends.
Read MoreThere was a fun interaction during the message yesterday
Read MoreWe can pray for someone to be healed, and yet they die. We can pray for a family member to conquer their addiction and they don’t. Kelley Barton
Read MoreWe have a lot of qualms about praying out loud. It often feels showy or insincere. Jesus thinks so too.
Read Morehaving just one accepting adult reduces the risk of suicide
Read MoreOn Sunday we listened to this beautiful reframing of Scripture’s invitation in Phil. 4 (so often phrased as a command) that we not be anxious. “Don’t be afraid is one of the most abused phrases from the Bible…”
Read MorePaul invites us to NAME our anxiety
Read MoreTo see Thee more clearly, love Thee more dearly, follow Thee more nearly by Kelley Barton
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