The story from today’s scripture reading emphasizes the importance of consistently focusing on the word of God. In this story, when Peter focused on Jesus — the Word made flesh —...

I have challenges with learning and social interaction. It may take me hours to complete a twenty-minute project. I don’t always comprehend what I am reading right away, and I struggle...

Sol is the bus driver for a summer youth ministry in West Chicago. Each weekday morning, Sol picks up the children from their apartment complexes and drops them off at the...

In January 2021, I lost my primary job. My salary from that job paid for my family’s daily needs. I had another job, but the salary was not paid monthly. I...

Lamentations is a heartbreaking commentary on the state of Jerusalem after it fell to the Babylonians. Few people remained in the shattered city; the rest had died or gone into exile...

I was going through a difficult time, and I had a lot on my mind. Unfortunately, my sleep was affected by the stress, and the resulting fatigue severely impaired my daily...

I teach a series of classes designed to help children learn how Jesus’ interactions with people transformed them. Toward the end of the semester, we schedule a class visit to a...

When I was in college, I went to Mexico on a mission trip. Every evening after working at different building sites, teaching vacation Bible school, and interacting with the local community,...

I had returned to college in early September after a trip home, and I was walking toward the college hostel from the bus stop. Some construction had begun while we were...

Whether navigating through hospital corridors or driving down country roads, I am easily disoriented. I usually end up making a wrong turn or two and have to turn around. Part of...