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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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Shining in the Darkness
Due to a “once-in-a-generation” blizzard, one of our favorite holiday traditions likely won’t be held today — the Christmas Eve candlelight service. Even though we
What’s in a Name?
Even though we often don’t think about it, our names actually convey a lot of information. Pondering some of the history my name holds led
Legacy of Faith
A study that highlighted the significant spiritual impact of mothers and grandmothers in their families became the springboard for this devotional. The full study can
Christmas Light
Our friends Angel and Warren invited us to their house to see their Christmas tree lit with real candles! That beautiful scene (and the delicious
To Look Like Christ
Our family has had the privilege of going to family camp at Gull Lake Ministries each summer for many years. The best part of camp
Walk On
A few years ago, I happened upon a podcast about Ben Malcolmson’s experience as a walk on at the University of Southern California’s football team
The Gift of Church on The Stewardship Project Podcast
I had a great conversation on “The Stewardship Project” podcast about church based on my book The Gift of Church. Listen on Apple Podcast or
Communities of Compassionate Love
The September 2022 edition of the Bulletin of Ecclesial Theology includes six essays on the ways that the virtue of love can impact our lives, relationships
Hallelujah!
Handel’s magnificent Messiah oratorio is beloved around the world. It is powerful not just because of the beauty of his composition but also because it
Rediscovered
The Gilmore Car Museum, a world-renowned collection of cars, is located among vast stretches of farmland outside Kalamazoo, Mich. I don’t know much about classic
Invitation to Rest
This sign has become my daily reminder of Jesus’ invitation to rest. Read my reflections on learning to rest at the God Hears Her blog.
Crushed and Beautiful
This painting, Consider the Lilies, is part of a collection of stunning art by Makoto Fujimura that inspired today’s devotional. Fujimura employs an ancient style of
Useless Without Love
Useless Without Love came from the very frustrating experience of trying to assemble a table before realizing I was missing an essential piece. Until I
No Greater Love
On many U.S. holidays like July 4th, we celebrate freedom while remembering that it often comes at a cost. Today’s devotional reflects on the willingness
Explore Themes in Scroll of Remembrance – Section #7
In this final section of the interpretative guide, gain insight into some of the themes woven through the story. Blessings, Jim Exploring Important Themes
Closer Look at Imagery on Rom’s Journey – Section #6
Did you miss some of the imagery on Rom’s journey? There is a lot to discover and this guide provides some helpful insights. Keep exploring,
Food From Heaven
Can you think of anything more delicious than chocolate falling from the sky? It actually happened in Switzerland. But the idea of food from heaven
Interpretative Guide #5
In this section of the interpretative guide, I explore a few key symbols in The Scroll of Remembrance. Blessings, Jim A Closer Look at Key