The Grace Bridge by Drew Kingery
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your […]
The Grace Bridge by Drew Kingery
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your […]
Celebrating the Now and the Not-Yet by Rachel Mumaw-Schweser, Pastoral Resident
I see him but not now; I behold him but not near – a star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel … Numbers 24:17a Who do you think is the star and the scepter when you read this verse? Since it’s Advent, I wouldn’t be surprised if your […]
Pout Pout or Kiss Kiss? What Are You Spreading This Advent? by Melissa Bryson Dowling
Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Psalm 85: 10 (NRSV Updated Edition) Parenting advice has found its way to me more times than I prefer. I typically find unsolicited advice, even from the kindest of souls, to be more judgmental than helpful. However, learning by example has been […]
Expecting God’s Grace by Lisa Shoemaker
The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 In this passage, Israel is looking very hopefully to the future, a time when God’s amazing grace will ease their fears and rescue the Israelites from captivity, wars, and God’s anger. They are praising God for his […]
Unwrapping Grace by Carroll Makemson
But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. Ephesians 4:7 For over fifty years, the magnifying glass lay in the drawer of my father’s World War II Army surplus desk. As a child, I admired its sleek black handle, its rich-looking hardware, and its perfectly round and convex lens. […]