Fire and Air by Andrew Nash
He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver … Malachi 3:3 Malachi prophesied that the arrival of the Messiah would lead to the refining of the priesthood. That, in turn, would restore the righteousness of the offerings for both Judea and Jerusalem. But the metaphor he chose, that of refining silver, has been […]
Great Sacrifice by Cheryl Williams
Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you have prepared for me; with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased.” Then I said, “Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll—I have come to do your will, my God. […]
Striving for Peace by Blane Baker
. . . eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3 In Paul’s message to the Ephesians, he urges them to walk according to their calling as followers of Christ. This new life in Christ includes cultivating personal traits and embracing unity. We are compelled to love one […]
The Profound Transformation of Peace by Jennifer Rhoad
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. Isaiah 11:9b As an Enneagram 9, I feel best in spaces without conflict. My favorite Beatitude is “Blessed is the Peacemaker, for they will be called the children of God.” My favorite scripture verse is 1 Kings […]
Spread the Good News by Sue Wright
Jesus warned [the two blind men] sternly, “See that no one knows about this.” But they went out and spread the news about him all over that region. Matthew 9:30-31 There are three “ocular miracles” recorded in the Bible, according to a site I found on Google. I read the information wistfully because I wished […]
Leap Without Restraint by Charles Smith, Associate Pastor, Student Ministry
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith… And may the Lord make you increase and abound […]