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Belonging
Belonging and connection are hardwired into every human soul because we are created for community. The recent discovery of an extensive genealogical family tree sparked thoughts about what it means to belong not only to an earthly family but also to the family of God. Hope this article is an
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Heavenly Abundance
Have you ever been overwhelmed by abundance? Today’s devotional recounts how an unexpected abundance of bananas helped me consider other areas of blessing in my
The Courage to Tell Our Stories
I love baptism Sundays. This article reflects on the courage of men and women who’d recently shared their stories before baptism and how we all
Extending Christ’s Kindness
Kindness or Revenge? A viral video of a boy choosing kindness (Little League Kindness) when accidentally hit by a wild pitch highlights the impact of
Technology: The Tool and the Temptation
Jim joined Andrew Mitchell and Sean Salitro on their podcast to talk about technology. Enjoy the conversation. And if you want to dig deeper, consider
Unshakeable
I was honored to be included in an Our Daily Bread devotional entitled, “Unshakeable: 10 Reflections on Resilience.” You can read my reflection on what
God’s Tender Love
A viral video of a dad tenderly holding his newborn beautifully captures God’s tender love. In Hosea 11, God’s love for Israel is described as
Jim’s Ministry Journey
Jim sat down with Chris Conrad, host of the Spirit Anointed Leadership podcast, for a conversation about Jim’s call to ministry and how God worked
Gentle
Work is a meaningful way we utilize the gifts and talents God has given us. It can bring us great joy and bless others. So,
Next Step of Love
Adolfo Melendez, owner of El Mezcal restaurant in Wisconsin, became a symbol of generosity and neighborly compassion when he sacrificially helped other restaurants that were
God Our Refuge
I adored the 2019 remake of Little Women. It reminded me of one of my favorite lines in the book spoken by Marmee, the family
I’ve Seen God’s Faithfulness
“I have indeed seen His faithfulness.” Penned by Queen Elizabeth II as she reflected on God’s protection and provision in her life, her statement
Refreshing Words
Woven throughout the godly wisdom given in the book of Proverbs are many insights on the power of our words to heal or harm. Today’s
Becoming a Pastor Theologian
A member of the Center for Pastor Theologians (CPT) since it began and now a member of its board, I was delighted to sit down
Moved to Action
In the familiar story of the Good Samaritan in Luke’s Gospel explored in this post, we are invited again to consider not only the question,
A Thanksgiving Blessing
Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s devotional reminds us that there are blessings when we practice hospitality at Thanksgiving or any time of the year. All is well,
More Precious Than Gold
While visiting a yard sale in Connecticut, a man discovered this bowl featuring designs incorporating lotus, peony, chrysanthemum and pomegranate blossoms. He swiftly purchased the
Hope for the Hurting
“Most people carry scars that others can’t see or understand.” The vulnerability of this quote stuck with me because it came from a Major League
Updating Recipes
The church has always been living in the tension of how to live out Jesus’ mission of evangelism and discipleship in each specific era of