Having faith does not make life’s problems magically disappear. Who better to testify to this than the apostle Paul? Writing to Timothy, Paul finds himself in prison, reflecting on a life...

How is it going with your journaling, painting, or music? Where is God finding you today? Let’s go back to my therapist. On my way to her office, I often find...

The disciples asked Jesus to increase their faith in the same way we might ask a doctor for a vitamin B boost when our bodies feel run down. Did they think...

The psalmist is bitter and angry. When the words start to flow, giving expression to his inner hurt, they come out filled with wrath. Perhaps you have found the words you...

My therapist starts each session by asking the same question: “Where do I find you?” The first time I went to see her, the question annoyed me. If everything had been...

Our readings from Lamentations and the Psalms reflect on the same historical events from two different perspectives. The Babylonian Empire conquered Judah, leaving the capital city of Jerusalem desolate and in...

Many of us connect eternal life with life after death, something that happens after we die. Paul offers a powerful vision of eternal life now: a life rooted in gentleness, love,...

Lately for me, abundant life has meant taking refuge under God’s wings. Here I can completely lay down any illusion that I can fix whatever is wrong. Over the last eight...

In Psalm 91, the psalmist runs to God for refuge from danger and destruction. I don’t hear the word refuge much these days. It’s not really American to want to take...

Jesus offers a rare and shocking picture of God’s keeping score with Lazarus and the rich man. Jesus usually presents God as generous and forgiving. Just one chapter earlier (see Luke...