Sept 8: Celebrate International Literacy Day with these 3 Prayers
September 8th is International Literacy Day. Launched in 1966 by UNESCO, International Literacy Day is celebrated to remind the public of the value of literacy for individuals and communities. Teaching people to read and write is about dignity, independence, and human rights. As former United Nations General Secretary Kofi Annan once said, “Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.”…
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Pray for the Aboriginal People of Australia
What if you had no access to the Old Testament? No account of creation? No record of God’s early works of deliverance, forgiveness, patience, and love? For a large majority of Australia’s Aboriginal people, the full Bible does not exist in their widely spoken language of Pitjantjatjara, leaving more than 10,000 people without the complete story of God’s love. For…
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How the Bible Can Make Us Kinder People
Kindness seems to be a lost art these days. Our culture puts an emphasis on self-promotion and achievement rather than on caring for others. Often showing kindness is not seen as a priority, and for some, it is viewed as a weakness. Even for those of us who believe that kindness is a good thing, we are often too busy…
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How to Have a Balanced Diet of Scripture
I don’t remember much about the decorations in my elementary school classrooms, but one colorful poster comes to mind. It hung on the wall and was referenced often when my teacher—Mrs. Fulghum—discussed the four food groups. Each day, she said, we should eat something in the milk group, the meat and eggs group, the fruits and vegetables group, and the…
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Pray for New York City to be Saturated with God’s Love
God is moving across the five boroughs of New York City through an initiative called Saturate New York! In 2012, more than 40 churches partnered to visit, pray, and serve those affected by Hurricane Sandy’s devastating floods—birthing Saturate New York. It was a holy flood of God’s love and compassion that brought renewed hope to many hurting people. But that…
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Unveiling the Glorious Spectacle of the Gospel
Last May, the fashion world’s interpretation of the divine promenaded up the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Bearded prophets and winged angels ornamented a singer’s gown. Celebrities balanced golden halos and sported embroidered crosses. Sarah Jessica Parker propped a Dolce & Gabbana nativity scene on her head. Lana del Rey draped a golden heart around…
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6 Reasons Asking Questions Makes You a Better Leader
Part 2: This is the second of a three-part series on how leaders can grow into living a question-led life. In a world drowning in information, perhaps questions matter more than answers. Could a leader lead better—building trust and moving people together toward a common goal—not as the ultimate expert in the room, but as a guide for the growing…
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