James uses a powerful image: the Word of God implanted within us
James uses a powerful image: the Word of God implanted within us
Cast your bread upon the waters. I confess, for many years, I wondered what this was all about: Feeding ducks? Feeding koi?
Paul speaks plainly: what we sow matters. Scarcity produces scarcity; generosity produces abundance.
Last month, as we braced for a snowstorm and ice, nature reminded us of something profound: rain does not rush, and snow does not hurry.
Jesus begins this parable with one word: Listen. Before explanation, before application, before judgment—listen.
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.
Sometimes we don’t realize we’re holding a grudge because our hand has been clenched for so long it feels normal.