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Kindness for the Suffering
This unattributed quote speaks to the choice we have in how we respond to others. It’s also the encouragement we glean from Obadiah in today’s devotional that reminds us that God desires for us to be people that demonstrate mercy and kindness especially in the face of suffering. All is
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Entering Into the Christmas Story
Whether you love decorating for the holidays or prefer admiring others’ creativity, all the beautiful Christmas displays can be an invitation to consider that Christmas
The Spirit of Christmas
At our church’s annual party for new international families to our community, I heard a beautiful Middle Eastern Christmas carol, Laylat Al-Milad, that offered a
Pardoned by God
Happy Thanksgiving! One of the more unusual Thanksgiving traditions (other than marshmallows on sweet potatoes – yum!) is the annual pardoning of one or two
Courage from the Shepherd
Psalm 23 is a beloved psalm because it gives us needed encouragement every time we read it. Today’s devotional about a game-winning field goal kick
Jesus the Branch
Walking into the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, AZ, I was immediately captivated by the large cross filling the front of the chapel.
Blessing of Everyday Rhythms
The Blessing of Everyday Rhythms post explores an important lesson I’ve learned from making breakfast. “Just as there are routines that help make something small,
Ain’t No Grave
Johnny Cash’s version of the Gospel hymn “Ain’t No Grave” served as Cash’s declaration that the grave was not his final destination. The song inspired
Heaven is Singing
Hallelujah is a declaration of praise to God recognizable in most languages. Hearing it in a beautiful Spanish song was the inspiration for today’s devotional
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
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