Maybe the things that you have seen, even things you have done, have left you feeling that there is no reason to live. You have lost your ability to make sense of life and you’ve lost a sense of purpose. Do you feel like a lost sheep? God is… Read More

From his hospital bed, a Veteran turned to the chaplain with an intense stare. He started to speak but his words froze. His chin quivered. He tried again, “Chaplain, I have done horrible things. I was just a young kid when I enlisted. I wanted to serve my country. Read More

A two-page reflection based on Joshua 3 and 4 and on 1 Peter 2:4-7 Download this resource

Use this tool each Sunday in the Advent season to reflect on the Christmas story presented in the Gospel of Matthew. Advent: Week 1 Wait Expectantly for the Lord Think About It: Have you ever waited for something to happen? What did you wait for? How did you feel… Read More

What is true blessing and happiness? Is it fame and fortune, a lucrative job or a healthy family? Or is it a life lived in obedience to God? Check out what the Bible has to say. Many people today think of being blessed as having possessions or money, and… Read More

James was an important figure in the early church. He was a leader of believers in Jerusalem and a source of wisdom for the whole church. James the brother of Jesus, later known as “James the Just,” was an important figure in Jerusalem in the early decades of the… Read More

Acts contains the account of early Christians sharing their possessions and living in community. The fourth principle of Kwanzaa, cooperative economics, contains a similar message. The fourth principle of Kwanzaa is Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative Economics – To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and othr businesses and to… Read More

You may have heard the Christmas story many times, but when have you stopped to reflect on its meaning? Use this guide to meditate on the meaning of the Christmas story. Read Matthew 1:1 – 2:23 For younger children: Who told Joseph that Mary was going… Read More

Luke was a careful historian, and his report of the Christmas story is no exception. Use these readings from Luke to reflect on the Advent season. Advent: Week 1 Wait Expectantly for the Lord Think About It: Have you ever waited for something to happen? What did… Read More

Advent is a period of waiting and listening. Use this devotional guide to pray and reflect on God’s Word during this Advent season. Advent: A Season of Preparation and Anticipation Advent is a term that the ancient Christian Church borrowed from the Latin language and Roman culture. In that… Read More