The Practice of Belonging
The eternal words of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu really help me with both the Read More
Today's Disciplines Devotion
In life’s journey, we encounter mountains of trials and seas of blessings. Psalm 86 reveals a heart reaching out to God, pleading for mercy, guidance, and strength. This psalm emphasizes the...
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The psalmist sings praise to the Lord and gives thanks because the Lord’s steadfast love endures forever. But then the psalmist acknowledges a bitter truth: “Both we and our ancestors have...
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Moses meets with God on the mountain, but the Israelites in the valley below decide he is taking too long. Before you know it, they’ve convinced hapless Aaron to build a...
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The psalmist lovingly reveals God’s gentle yet mighty care for creation. The earth yields all that we need because God visits it, waters it, and enriches it. God’s life-giving water supports...
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What makes you credible? Why should people listen to you? Is it your age? Your business experience? Where you went to school? Your profession? I am ashamed to say it, but...
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At first glance, the texts for our study today may seem to have little to do with each other, but they speak of the same problem for those who seek to...
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When was the last time you read a map? I mean one of those paper maps that our parents used to buy at gas stations and could never be properly refolded....
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My passion is wildlife photography. Over the years I have learned you can’t force nature to give you a great picture. The animals and the light follow their own schedules and...
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My husband and I spent days arguing about what to name our new puppy. A beautiful fawn-colored American Staffordshire Terrier from a long line of grand champions, our dog needed a...
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During Snowpocalypse 2021, much of Texas was under several inches of snow and ice. Our power grid collapsed, and many of us were literally frozen in place. Without electricity, water, or...
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No authentic relationship can begin without a proper introduction. Who are you? What kind of relationship do you want? What do you want from me? These are the foundations of an...
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