Category Archives: Current Events

Thomas Merton reflects on the mystery of secrets in this devotional: God does not tell His purest secrets to one who is prepared to reveal them. He has secrets which He tells to those who will communicate some idea of … Continue reading →

In his weekly devotional, retired pastor Lee Eclov shared some insight about finishing well: I don’t think pastors fail because the burdens are too heavy or the enemies too fierce. I wonder if the difference between finishing and failing—the one … Continue reading →

Little things with great love (Written by Audrey Assad, feat. Madison Cunningham) In the garden of our Savior no flower grows unseen His kindness rains like water on every humble seed No simple act of mercy escapes His watchful eye … Continue reading →

“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, all your soul, and all your might.  And these words which I command you today shall be on your heart” (Deuteronomy 6:5–6). Richard Chess writes: ”On your heart. Why … Continue reading →

Oh Great Spirit : Whose voice I hear in the winds, And whose breath gives life to all the world Hear me for I am small and weak, I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty and … Continue reading →

In commemoration of Juneteenth (June 19), here is a moving poem of the slave experience by black poet laureate Marilyn Nelson: A Suite for Temperance BY MARILYN NELSON Temperance Still “molata” (1/2 Narragansett, 1/2 African) b. 1706 i. x her mark … Continue reading →