Jesus promised that the disciples would receive power when the Holy Spirit had come upon them. Sure enough, Peter, who a few weeks before had been afraid even to admit to...

Waiting is always a difficult task. The disciples were commanded by Jesus not to leave Jerusalem but to wait there for the promise of God. It must have been difficult for...

Written in 1988, the hymn “Ososo” (TFWS #2232) petitions God to reconcile the divide between North and South Korea. Today it is sung to ask God for wholeness and healing in...

Bread of Life, given for you. Cup of Hope, poured out for you. At the core of the church’s purpose is a constant exploration of what it truly means to live...

When I was in seminary, a wise professor often emphasized, “If it’s repeated, it must be important.” It was a clue to what might be coming. Psalm 47 is one of...

Over the course of history, artists have rendered their interpretations of the Divine through various mediums. From oil paintings to clay figurines, artists can manipulate the various materials to show their...

In the musical Hamilton, Eliza Hamilton asks her husband, Alexander, to acknowledge the joy of simply being alive in the moment with one another. She wants him to be content because...

We continue the story with Paul and Silas who are now imprisoned for their unwavering commitment to spreading the gospel. Rather than feeling defeated or giving up hope, they wait patiently...

The story of Paul and Silas being sent to prison focuses on the actions of Paul and the anger of the enslavers. Yet within this story exists a girl possessed by...

We started the week considering the opportunities we’ve had to provide something needed by another. Coming full circle, we now consider the times we have been on the receiving end. At...