Knowing God’s Ways

As you may recall from my January 13 article, I am pausing my weekly letters so as to focus on the sabbatical grant application to the Lilly Endowment for a potential Clergy Renewal Grant. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy these brief words of encouragement from...

The Continuing Mission

Pastor David Cameron has written this week’s letter. We hope you are blessed by his thoughts this week. I am a long-time fan of Star Trek.” All of them, from the original series on. If I had to name an all-time favorite, it would be Star Trek: The Next Generation....

Saying ‘Yes’ to the Best

Jesus said, “Let your yes be yes and your no be no.” (Matthew 5:37)  Jesus’ words are simple, direct, and deeply challenging. At their heart, they call us to live with integrity, clarity, and faithfulness before God and one another. They remind us that...

Beginning the Year in God’s Word

On January 2, my devotional reading included this thought from the author: “If churches could only do one thing to help people at all levels of spiritual maturity grow in their relationship with Christ their choice is clear: they would inspire,...

Small Steps Toward a Flourishing Life

Have you ever made resolutions in January only to be frustrated by February? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, the second Friday in January is informally known as “Quitter’s Day.” One source states that the average resolution lasts 3.74 months. January invites talk of...

The Heavens Declare… and Point Us to Jesus

When Scripture tells us that “the heavens declare the glory of God,” it is more than poetic beauty. It is testimony. It is promise. It is revelation. From the earliest pages of Scripture, God has used the sky to proclaim His faithfulness and His...