Seek First View in browser July 4, 2023 Seek First Donna Schaper “But seek ye first the kingdom of God … and all these things will be added unto you.” – Matthew 6:33 (KJV) I have a new fear: that our governance structures, civic and religious, are insufficient to the opportunities and problems of the … Read more
Daily Devotional for Small Group Discussion: She Knows Who We Are!!! View in browser July 3, 2023 She Knows Who We Are!!! Martha Spong Now concerning love of your siblings in Christ, you do not need to have anyone write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another. – … Read more
Child Sacrifice View in browser July 2, 2023 Child Sacrifice Kenneth L. Samuel Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love – Isaac – and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as … Read more
Company Policy View in browser July 1, 2023 Company Policy Vince Amlin The instruction given by idols is no better than wood! They are the work of the artisan and of the hands of the goldsmith; their clothing is blue and purple; they are all the product of skilled workers. But the Lord is the … Read more
Mutilating the Gospel View in browser June 30, 2023 Mutilating the Gospel Matt Laney “I wish those troublemakers who want to mutilate you with circumcision would mutilate themselves!” – Galatians 5:12 (NLT) This is Paul laying it down, raw and unrefined. I don’t wish mutilation on anyone, but I appreciate Paul’s candor in moments of … Read more
A Little Extra View in browser June 29, 2023 A Little Extra Ann Kansfield John told them, “If you have two coats, give one away to someone who doesn’t have any.” – Luke 3:11 (CEV) This scripture sure seems to be about material goods—a call to live simply and generously by giving away excess “stuff” … Read more
Skin in the Game View in browser June 28, 2023 Skin in the Game Chris Mereschuk Once again I testify to everyone who lets themselves be circumcised that they are obliged to obey the entire law. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith working … Read more
More Than “Ruffians” View in browser June 27, 2023 More Than “Ruffians” Talitha Arnold O God, the insolent rise up against me; a band of ruffians seek my life, and they do not set you before them. – Psalm 86:14 (NRSV) I hate to admit it, but my first reading of this psalm with its … Read more
Daily Devotional for Small Group Discussion: Bargain With-able View in browser June 26, 2023 Bargain With-able Quinn Caldwell Turn, O [God], save my life; deliver me for the sake of your steadfast love. For in death there is no remembrance of you; in Sheol who can give you praise? – Psalm 6:4-5 (NRSVUE) The psalmist … Read more
Worm Your Way Out View in browser June 25, 2023 Worm Your Way Out Liz Miller But I am a worm, and not human; scorned by others, and despised by the people. – Psalm 22:6 (NRSV) Animal lover here with a serious gripe. Why do we insist on dragging innocent creatures into our insults? When … Read more