Christ is risen. He is risen indeed! Alleluia!  This simple, but yet profound proclamation is both personal and communal, and claims our place in creation and God’s acts of new…

In the Journal of Paleolimnology Dr. Doron Nof wrote an article: “Is There Paleolimnological Explanation for ‘Walking on the Water’ in the Sea of Galilee.  Dr. Nof is an expert…

Jesus uses the powerful metaphor of the vine and branches to convey the importance of remaining connected to Christ, our spiritual center.  We are spiritual beings, always seeking a deeper…

Jean Fleming gives us an amazing lens for understanding God: “When I picture God's rejoicing over his people with singing, I think of Snowflake Bentley. Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley, a New…

Jesus not only said, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12), Jesus said, “You are the light of the world!” (Matthew 5:14). What does it mean to be…

Many places in Scripture extol—which means to enthusiastically praise or commend—the faithfulness of God. Lamentations 3: 22-23 says, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his…

People through the ages have asked questions: Who am I?   Who made me?    What is my purpose in the world? What is the meaning of life?   The…

I read an article this week from the Powernap Sleep Center: In 2005, A store called MinneNAPolis opened in Minnesota's Mall of America. It rents comfy spots where weary shoppers…

I am always comforted by the beginning words of Psalm 46:1-3, "God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though…