The psalm quoted in the Epistle lesson proclaims that human beings are the crown of God’s creation. Our loving relationships, even though tainted by sin, still serve as signs of…

“God is on our side!” the clarion call of the Christian faith, but one we too often misunderstand, thinking God is our special possession or the champion of our causes.…

“You do not have because you do not ask.” Can that be true? Does our feeling of not having enough come simply from our not trusting in God to deliver?…

“Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names will never hurt me!” How untrue that is. There is great power in words, in what we say and how we…

In the midst of life’s challenges and uncertainties, we need to be bold about our allegiance to God. Like Joshua we can commit ourselves to not worshiping the popular gods…

Perhaps the most compassionate image in the Bible is that of the shepherd who loves and cares for his sheep. Of course, we know that this Good Shepherd is none…

Today’s readings highlight the danger of being a prophetic voice in the world. Amos warns Israel of God’s impending judgment and is ordered out of the country. John the Baptist…

Jesus encountered rejection and resistance because of his work and His words—even in his own hometown! His way was a narrow way that not everyone wanted to walk. He warned…

How joyful it is to give from our abundance. Paul writes of this important value to the Corinthians; Jesus exemplifies it by healing a woman and raising a child from…

Paul writes, “We live by believing and not by seeing.” Sometimes the way the world judges things—by size, wealth, popularity, etc.—can be deceiving. A tiny, tender twig, a minuscule mustard…