My middle school years were spent on a basketball court. I loved being on a team, and when I read this passage from Second Thessalonians it reminded me of a coach...

Over the course of a twenty-five-year marriage, I can’t count the number of times I have started sharing details with my husband only to pause and say, “Wait, I have already...

Lately, I have been learning about the incredible power of repair. When we lose our temper with others, our relationships can suffer. But if we can return to challenging conversations once...

Jack sang his faith, teaching me that Jesus leads us like a shepherd. Alice prayed for me every day. Mildred made me root beer floats and encouraged me to use my...

Many years ago, I worked in a church that had a large statue of Jesus. One day, as young children were gathering for a time of worship, a little girl came...

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy believe that the Thessalonian church is a model Christian community. They begin their letter to the church by celebrating that the congregation’s faith and love for one...

To what do you cling when you are struggling? Perhaps you grab a sweet treat or lose yourself in a good book or movie. Maybe you pray, exercise, or practice mindfulness...

Recently, I sent several emails to my state lawmakers. A tragic event happened in my community, and I want them to create safeguards so that it will never happen again. After...

“That’s not fair!” As a child, I spoke these words frequently. Whose turn was it to pick the movie? Whose chore list was longer? Who got the largest brownie? With any...

In the Gospel reading for today, Jesus teaches about the different postures we might have before God. The first example is that of the Pharisee. Because of his social location, he...