Most of us try to avoid suffering and rejection at all costs. However, Jesus sees suffering and rejection as necessary. As he talks about this with the disciples, what they hear...

Identity: Who am I? Who am I becoming? Without a clear sense of identity, we can easily drift from our missional identity in Christ and community. As followers of Jesus, our...

Circuses and carnivals displaying animals who are tamed and trained to do amazing tricks leave us in awe of what’s possible. Think about taming the lion, the king of the jungle,...

Teachers can be incredible and inspiring leaders who shape and transform each generation of students. But a teacher can only do so much. Students must listen intentionally to grasp the information....

Directions can be tricky, especially if you are in a new place or country and are not familiar with the culture, language, and customs. Things get “lost in translation” easily. Having...

Shhh! Be quiet! Silence is speaking! As odd as it sounds, words can get in the way of hearing. We live in a culture where speaking is the preferred method of...

God grants us wisdom in all aspects of our lives, all parts of our being, especially when discerning how to navigate through the chaos, disorder, and disruptions in our lives. Wisdom...

We are bombarded with news of violence, killings, wars, famine, climate change, fires, hunger, and separations—all hitting us like giant waves. We often want to hide from the traumatic reality of...

As Jesus leaves the region of Tyre and heads toward the Sea of Galilee, word of his healing power spreads quickly throughout the area. As I read this story three words...

In today’s reading, a mother with strong faith approaches Jesus and begs him to free her daughter from an unclean spirit. The interchange in this story has challenged Jesus’ followers for...