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Edgar Bazan ~ Shalom and the Character of the Kingdom of God

January 10, 2018

Our concept of peace is basically the absence of trouble, whereas Shalom means everything which contributes to the wellness of people’s lives.


Suzanne Nicholson ~ Let’s Not Pretend Our Vision is 20/20

January 8, 2018

The problem with assuming we know the details is that often reality differs significantly. Then it becomes easy to question our calling. 


Tara Beth Leach ~ Holiness Matters

January 6, 2018

Are we as Christians more concerned with living normal, well-adjusted lives than we are concerned with living in step with our king?


Elizabeth Glass Turner ~ Resolutions: The Problem of Shibboleth in 2018

January 4, 2018

This is what happens when we employ shibboleths. We don’t engage in critical thinking, we don’t assume the value of the other person, and we don’t speak with kindness to or about those outside the boundaries of our groups.


Edgar Bazan ~ Transformative Mission and the Purpose of the Kingdom of God

January 3, 2018

The proclamation of God’s kingdom is in the embodiment of the teachings of Jesus in everyday life.


Michelle Manuel ~ For Unto Us: Acquainted with Hope

December 30, 2017

When the eyes of our hearts are enlightened, we are able to see that God is at work.


Elizabeth Glass Turner ~ In the Christmas Stillness

December 28, 2017

Christmas stillness is deep, underlying peace that bookends our days, whether they are good or bad, joyful or tragic.


Michelle Bauer ~ When Christ Interrupts

December 27, 2017

As you celebrated Jesus’ birth by exchanging gifts, did you remember that God’s presence with us is the greatest gift we will ever receive?


Jeff Rudy ~ The Greater Light

December 21, 2017

Jesus Christ, John says, is the true light who was coming to enlighten everyone in the world in the more direct and expansive way, like the sun.


Aaron Perry ~ He’s on His Way

December 13, 2017

The things that are meant to point us to God—family, community, food, presents, love, feasting—can take the focus, instead of pointing us to God, they can take the place of God.