Covid… A Reorienting Moment

Covid… A Reorienting Moment

Our first instinct is to say that any interference with our established pattern of normalcy represents an aberration and distraction from the true path God has for the Church and Christ-followers in being salt and light in the world. But what if the interference is...
Graceful Engagement Instead of Resistance

Graceful Engagement Instead of Resistance

You can’t really escape the widespread differences of opinions today surrounding political issues. At first glance, it presents itself as something where there is a right and a wrong position and the extremes become pretty radical; protests and harsh words create...
The Hope Continues

The Hope Continues

It can be a dangerous thing to venture into a conversation about politics right about now.  It seems there is as much anger and vitriolic rhetoric now as during the general campaign.  People from other places in the world are equally divided and opinionated....
Freedom!

Freedom!

There has never been a time in history when there are more people living in slavery and oppression.  Estimates say that 21 million people are trafficked into sexual service or work against their will.  This is not limited to “other places.”  It occurs...
All In!

All In!

Sweating and grimacing we lunge with complete abandon for the goal! How often we find ourselves straining, giving all of our effort, focus, and passion to the compelling vision that occupies our mind – perhaps a promotion, or a mission, or even a sporting event. ...