Christmas, Snow, & a Squirrel
A heavy blizzard in Roswell united a shivering squirrel, a baby for baptism, and a multi-generational family celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Christ was the host and we were the guests.
God With Us: Irenaeus
Irenaeus told us: “because of his measureless love, [Christ] became what we are… to enable us to become what he is.”
A Long Paraphrase of Psalm 23
Getting a closer look at some of the layers of meaning in Psalm 23
Fighting Racism at Home, in the Press, & in Court: Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells fought for civil rights in the late 19th century.
The Mother of Civil Rights in California: Mary Ellen Pleasant
Mary Ellen Pleasant was wise and kind, supported her community, and got justice every time she could for everyone she could.
On to Generosity: Tom Shadyac
Asking the questions – who deserves to afford basic needs? What do I do?
What Do We Mean When We Call the Bible “The Word of God”?
Throughout scripture and in the history of the church, “Word” has meant a lot of different things. Here are a few of them:
A Light from God is a Light to Freedom: Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman’s faith in her own words:
How Are You Being Saved Right Now?
What does it mean to see salvation as coming through the present moment rather than having happened in the past or something to look forward to in the future?
Getting through Heartache with Both/And
Are there soul mates? What do we do either way?