After months of enduring the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders, those of us in the USA have been brutally reminded of the deeply seeded racism that still divides our country. …
Pandemic Prayerbook
The COVID-19 crisis has created challenges that many of us were just not prepared for. Financially, emotionally, physically… There seems like there is so little that we can even do. …
A Fond Farewell
After two internships with ServLife, then two years on staff, our beloved child sponsorship coordinator, Heather Reid, is leaving the staff at the end of August to begin a term …
Global Gospel
Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the dead, conquering sin and death, then left his final instructions for His followers, “Go and make disciples of all nations, …
Every Moment
In Acts 20, we see a busy Paul gathering the disciples together, encouraging them once more, then beginning his travels again. He went through Macedonia, “encouraging believers wherever he found …
Compassion To Action
I’ve started reading through the Gospels again and a common theme is that everybody wanted a piece of Jesus. He handed out free food, commanded the weather, and healed people …
There Is Enough
There is enough. There always has been. God created this world with an abundance of resources and imbued ingenuity. And yet, I often feel like there isn’t enough. There isn’t …
The Redemption Arch
The Advent season is the arch of the story of humanity. It is the beginning of our redemption as the human race. We once were in darkness, weighed down by …
Beyond Liturgy and Song
As a worship pastor in the 2000’s I loved leading the congregation in anthem praise of the Creator and Sustainer. We’d turn out the lights, light some candles, pack the …
Watch Them Grow
Three years ago was a time of turmoil for Nepal. From the severe earthquake in April to supply shortages caused by a politically motivated blockade, every person was affected in …