When Jesus is teaching in the synagogue, a man with an unclean spirit cries out. Jesus, with great authority, casts out the demon and in doing so, frees the man, restores... read more →
Pour out your hearts to God. Tell God you’re afraid of losing your dad or your grandma, or that you feel numb, or that you’re angry. Tell God about what made... read more →
We often think of hope as something that we feel. But as we see with the wise men, hope is also a decision and a consequent action. The wise men... read more →
Christ’s Kingdom is not a land in a fairytale. Christ is not a dashing young prince on a white horse. He’s a king, scarred not on a battlefield, but on... read more →
2020 has been a difficult year in countless ways. Giving thanks may not come naturally. Norman Rockwell painted Freedom from Want in 1943. It's a painting of a family gathered around the... read more →
Faith is one thing we never have to do perfectly. We don’t have to pray perfectly, serve perfectly, or follow God perfectly. To think otherwise is to deny that we... read more →
Music gives us permission to let our hearts feel and even overflow. I realize that secular music can be just as cathartic as hymnody. The difference between them is that... read more →
Covid-19 and all its ramifications cannot change who God is. Violence in our cities and political strife cannot change who God is. God is good and God chooses us as... read more →
After Peter tries to walk on water, Jesus grabs hold of him before he sinks and helps him into the boat. Jesus then gets into the boat himself. Jesus, fully... read more →
When we are confronted with senseless loss, we follow the example of Jesus and look for that deserted place where we can remember, let our tears fall, pray, be still,... read more →