Looking at Psalm 121, Karie Charlton reflects that we are all called to respond to each other and participate in the Universal Heart.
The history isn’t always right but ‘The Crown’ is always a good family story. And there are lessons for the soul in the telling.
In the woods, writes Karie Charlton, we find doors to new beginnings, even in the depths of winter.
A tritina form poem by Nadine Ellsworth-Moran on Madeleine L'Engle's Christmas quote: "Love still takes the risk of birth."
'Do not let death rejoice in its victory over us,' said one writer.
How can the peace offered by God and the chaos of the world exist at the same time, wonders Maggie Alsup?
Eliza C. Jaremko shares some wisdom on the incarnation through the eyes of her 4-year-old.
Every Advent, I wonder: What is it like to truly live in peace? — Dartinia Hull
Liz Cooledge Jenkins reflects on Elizabeth, Luke's Gospel, and Audre Lorde.
In any community, there is likely one person ensuring all the plates keep spinning. How can we acknowledge this and ease the load, asks Elana Keppel Levy? How can we work together?
Being intentional in your question-asking can reinvigorate a Sunday school or small group, writes educator Donald Griggs.
Is your church paying for something that it could get for free (or a discount)? Julie Raffety, a pastor and website developer, shares five resources every church should know about.
How can we grasp gratitude when it feels far away, wonders Aaron Neff?
College chaplain Maggie Alsup is known around campus for the art projects she includes in chapel.
Kids ask questions based on their concerns. Figuring out how to answer can be difficult, especially when we wish we could shield children from hard realities, writes Karen-Marie Yust.
Scott Barton turns Isaiah 64:1-9 into a prayer.
May your creating be your prayer, writes Ashley Mason Brown.
"If we aren’t careful to look for what’s true, we might become yet another voice repeating bad information," writes Elana Keppel Levy.
The Presbyterian motto “decently and in order” may reinforce the status quo instead of pushing the boundaries. How does our denomination develop leaders, Aaron Neff wonders?
People of faith are called to have compassion, regardless of our preferred political narratives, opines Michael Woolf.
What do babies see when they stare at the ceiling? Scott Barton wonders if it might be the memories of loved ones they never get to meet.
Maggie Alsup offers four tips to craft prayers for multi-faith spaces.
If you've ever wondered, “Wow! We actually have a potential future church leader among us! What do we do?” This list is for you, writes Walter Canter.
Julie Raffety writes about the value of encouragement in our lives, especially in matters of faith.
Martin Luther's encounter with Abba Mika’el greatly influenced how he expressed his ideas, writes Elana Keppel Levy.
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