by Lynsey Mize
To a literature teacher, there are few things more dazzling than “double meanings.” I plant the seeds for the thrill of the hunt early in my high schoolers. As underclassmen I’m constantly asking them, “and what else might that mean?” And the reward inevitably comes...
by Pono Lopez
Wonder to the Christian community is as powerful as gratitude. Both have the ability to transport a person from hopelessness to hopefulness. Wonder is the acceptance of God’s mystery beyond the reality of the known world. Where the known world can be defeating,...
by Raewyn Orlich
“Are you ready for Christmas?” a friend asked at the gym this morning. My mind immediately went into task mode. I haven’t bought one Christmas present. Our tree is up with lights but is otherwise undecorated. I have more participants to find for various church events...
by Iki Taimi
Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Thank you so much for joining us during these 40 Days. I hope the reflections have been a blessing to you, as they have to me. If you didn’t get a book and would still like one, please let us know! This is the...
by Jennifer Helbley
“May my hope for newness never mean breathing life into things that should pass.” While Lent is traditionally about giving up a luxury or even a necessity for 40 days, this quote prompts me to think about what I should be giving up that I shouldn’t be carrying...
by Joey Ortiz
“Please remember the real me when I cannot remember you.” Julie White When I think of today’s prayer, I can’t help but think of my father. Many of you may have known him or have had an encounter with him at one point in time, but prior to my father passing in 2018, he...
