Christmas Joy from Around the World!
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13 Celebrating Christmas Joy ‘Tis the season filled with songs, lights, presents, parties, decorations, and traditions. But these are all merely expressions […]
What Is the Meaning of the Golden Rule?
In Matthew 7:12 Jesus says, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” What does the Golden Rule mean, and what wisdom can we gain from studying it?
What Is the Meaning of “A Camel Going Through the Eye of a Needle”?
“Easier for a Camel to Go Through the Eye of a Needle” One of the most well-known Scripture passages about wealth is also one of the most confusing. Why does Jesus compare the wealthy with camels, and is He really saying that the rich won’t make it into heaven? The scene takes place in Judea, […]
What Does It Mean to Practice Resurrection?
A Call to the Good Life I’m a 20-something young woman living in an urban center, so you might be surprised to hear that my spiritual role model is an 84-year-old farmer from Kentucky. For the last several decades, the poet/farmer/philosopher has been a prophetic voice constantly crying for loving communities and humane economies that […]
