As a teenager, I loved volunteering for Vacation Bible School. It felt like a promotion to be able to help. Suddenly, I was in charge (sort of). Instead of listening to what I was supposed to do, I was the one giving direction.
Crossroads: The Armor of God
August 30, 2021 by
Have you ever seen some of the equipment that comes with playing sports? Football players put on helmets, chin guards, mouth guards, cleats, and shoulder pads in order to protect themselves when they play.
Crossroads: Roots
August 2, 2021 by
Today’s Scripture is all about our roots growing in God’s love. How do you feel about your life’s roots? Have they grown deep in God’s love?
Connections 01.05.2020: Heirs of God
December 29, 2019 by
The physical tradition of inheritance seems to be fading in our modern times. Over the centuries, it mattered greatly who was the main heir (usually a couple’s oldest child).
Formations 03.03.2019: A New Way of Life
February 24, 2019 by
My clothes wear out predictably. Holes form over the left knee and under the right elbow. The heels of my shoes wear down at the outer corner.
Crossroads: The Body of Christ
July 30, 2018 by
God has given each of us different gifts. Some are called to preach, others to teach, others to make snacks for Vacation Bible School, still others to fix the air conditioner when it breaks.
Connections 03.26.2017: Living in the Light
March 19, 2017 by
We usually think of light as a positive thing. When darkness falls at my house, I take comfort in the glow of soothing lamps. Both of my girls have small lights in their rooms that stay on overnight. If I’m driving on a dark rural road, I always feel better when I approach city lights once again.
Formations 01.15.2017: A Year of Reconciliation
January 8, 2017 by
At Victoria’s traditional New Years Day levée, a reception hosted by political figures in Canada, Mayor Lisa Helps read a proclamation acknowledging the thousands-of-years history of native peoples in the region and called upon all Victorians to contemplate the meaning of reconciliation and to take meaningful action.
Crossroads: Pride
March 14, 2016 by
As Americans, we focus a lot on accomplishments. We give trophies to kids who win at sports. We sometimes ask “what did you accomplish today?” We focus on the accomplishments of others and reward them for it.
Formations 03.29.2015: According to Plan
March 22, 2015 by
Christian faith affirms without reservation that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is God’s saving work that brings redemption and reconciliation to humankind. But how does Jesus bring salvation?
Uniform 02.22.2015: Prepared Faith
February 15, 2015 by
As a parent of two infants and a preschooler, leaving the house is a tremendous undertaking. After establishing that all three children are rested, fed, and dressed, I have to make sure that our van is stocked with all the equipment we will need for a successful outing.
Formations 10.26.2014: Serving Together
October 19, 2014 by
We will never understand spiritual gifts if we don’t see how they relate to the church. Paul is adamant that the purpose of the gifts is “the common good” (1 Cor 12:7).