secretary Call Stories View in browser May 3, 2022 Call Stories Liz Miller God said to me: O mortal, stand up on your feet, and I will speak with you. – Ezekiel 2:1 (NRSV) We tell stories of biblical prophets as if receiving a call from God is reserved for an elite squad of ancient rabble-rousers. … Read more
Daily Devotional for Small Group Discussion: Tune My Heart View in browser January 17, 2022 Tune My Heart Vince Amlin Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all … Read more
Barefooted Blessings View in browser May 1, 2022 Barefooted Blessings Phiwa Langeni God said, “Don’t come any closer. Remove your sandals from your feet. You’re standing on holy ground.” – Exodus 3:5 (MSG) At a recent meeting, the centering activity snatched my attention. The leader invited attendees to imagine this scenario (greatly paraphrased with some … Read more
The Role of Human View in browser April 30, 2022 The Role of Human Donna Schaper Thou shalt not kill. – Exodus 20:13 (KJV) I knew Alec Baldwin in Greenwich Village. We met talking about the Judson Memorial Church sign, which he credits with having convinced him to come to NYU and the city long … Read more
Just One Rib?! View in browser April 29, 2022 Just One Rib?! Kaji Douša God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then God took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that God had taken from the man was made into a … Read more
Guilt and Garlic Necklaces View in browser April 28, 2022 Guilt and Garlic Necklaces Lillian Daniel Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. – Colossians 3:12 (NRSV) As a pastor during the pandemic, I tell people I have never worked harder and to less effect. Wherever you may be in your pandemic routines … Read more
Keep the Child Alive View in browser April 27, 2022 Keep the Child Alive Kenneth Samuel Then the king said, “Do not kill the child, but give him to the woman who wants him to live, for she is his mother!” – 1 Kings 3:27 (NLT) My younger brother and I had quite a few … Read more
Apostrophe View in browser April 26, 2022 Apostrophe Quinn Caldwell Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. – Psalm 122:2 (NRSV) One of the things you’re supposed to outgrow as you get older is the sense that things are people. You’re supposed to let go of the suspicion that your house cares who … Read more
Daily Devotional for Small Group Discussion: Splintered Wood View in browser April 25, 2022 Splintered Wood Bob Thompson Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” – John 8:11 (NKJV) Our town’s beautiful wooden arches, 60 feet tall and spanning 178 feet, splintered and crumpled on to the overpass … Read more
This Joy! View in browser April 24, 2022 This Joy! Marilyn Pagan-Banks When they said, “Let’s go to the house of God,” my heart leaped for joy. – Psalm 122:1 (MSG) My grandbabies love to come to church with us. Especially the little ones. Setting up the instruments for worship is a favorite task as … Read more