Naomi McQuiller offers a prayer for parents carrying fear, grief and the painful work of letting their children go into the world.
Jeny Carlson explores how Isaiah 51, Psalm 138, Romans 12, and Matthew 16 challenge us to move beyond one-sided prayer toward truly listening for God's voice — in Scripture, in our callings, and in each other.
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In Matthew 15, Jesus's encounter with the Canaanite woman unsettles our assumptions about justice, inclusion and faith, inviting readers to listen more closely to those on the margins, writes Thomas J. Carrico, Jr.
Teri McDowell Ott shares a Sabbath prayer on rest, play and freedom from productivity guilt.
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Teri McDowell Ott reflects on Elijah's encounter with God in the silence, exploring what exhausted leaders can learn about rest, perspective and returning to the work God has given them.
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Matthew's story of the feeding of the 5,000 invites us beyond skepticism and scarcity toward a vision of God's providence, generosity and everyday miracles, writes Baron Mullis.
From invasive mustard plants to hidden treasure, the five parables in Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 challenge familiar readings and reveal a kingdom that subverts expectations at every turn, writes Matthew A. Rich.
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You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
We do not get to decide where or in whom God will show up, writes Ginna Bairby.
Jacob and Esau’s rivalry reveals a God who works through unlikely people, overturns expectations, and calls us to trust grace over human ideas of righteousness, writes Aaron Pratt Shepherd.
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Phil Gladden reflects on Jesus’ “easy yoke,” exploring how Christ’s call to discipleship offers rest, freedom and grace on July 4th weekend.
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Drawing on Romans 6, Roger Gench explores how baptism frees us from the “cosmic bullies” of sin, death and domination, challenging modern culture’s distorted visions of power and identity.
When the gospel unsettles families, traditions and expectations, Jesus reminds his followers not to be afraid but to trust the God who sends them, writes Teri McDowell Ott.
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As church membership declines, Rae Watson reminds us that people are still hungry for good news — and Jesus still sends disciples beyond the walls of the church.
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What if righteousness has nothing to do with worthiness? Stephanie Sorge explores faith, grace and the scandal of who Jesus welcomes to the table.
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