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Let My People Go
The beauty of art is that it can move us to consider even a familiar story in a new way. The painting, Let My People Go, uses imagery and color to connect the biblical story of Moses and Black Americans’ struggle for freedom and justice. As our country recognizes the
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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
Shamrock Theology
People have always used everyday objects or experiences to explain spiritual truths. To take that which is seen to help example what is unseen. When
Lonely but Not Forgotten
Regardless of the reason why you may be experiencing loneliness, I hope today’s devotional is a reminder that we are never forgotten by God.
Faithful in Prayer
Malcolm Cloutt was faithful in prayer. In his lifetime, Cloutt kept a record of each person he had given a bible, which numbered more than
Every Moment Holy
When I wrote this devotional there was only one volume in the Every Moment Holy series. The third volume comes out this fall and I’ve
Connected to the Power Source
This week a big storm knocked out power to our house. Despite having intact power lines and newly installed light bulbs, flipping the light switch
God’s Faithfulness Camp Series
We served this week at family camp with Gull Lake Ministries near Kalamazoo, Mich. where I taught six sessions on God’s faithfulness. Gull Lake’s podcast
God’s Mighty Power
I was captivated when I read a news article about how the mighty Mississippi actually reversed course for several hours as a result of the
Live in Freedom
June 19, 2023 is the third year that the U.S. government officially recognized Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the date in 1865 that slaves in