Sometimes those who need love the most are hardest to love. People in your life you care for but disagree with – youth, teens, young adults, family members, aging parents, spouses, and colleagues.
At Sunday school, we were reading the letter of James. I have learned that when I struggle with schoolwork, it helps to do the homework.
I don’t know if you remember, but when I was in school, occasionally, there would be a time when a teacher would say, “Hey, listen up! This will be on the final exam, so pay attention!”
Goals, objectives and plans often guide our lives. Sometimes these go as planned.
As we reflect on 2025, we do so with deep gratitude. Thank you for walking together as we continue to live into God’s call for our shared life and ministry.
In a world of many and multiple options, it can be super challenging to hear so many singular statements.
Abraham and I have always had a difficult relationship. On one hand, I admire his faith and fortitude in packing up his life and traveling, but on the other hand, I am deeply challenged to accept his behavior in the Issac story.