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Dear God who shaped humanity from dust and breathed into us Your own image, This morning I sit with the radical claim of Genesis 1:26-28 — that every person who has ever drawn breath carries the *imago Dei*, the image...
This devotional prayer emphasizes the importance of recognizing the divine image in all people and responding with love and justice. It calls for personal transformation that leads to communal healing and the pursuit of justice in the world, reflecting God's character and mission.
In 2012, saturation diver Chris Lemons was working 300 feet beneath the North Sea when his umbilical — the cable supplying his air, heat, and...
Margaret Hensley was hanging laundry on the line behind her farmhouse outside Joplin, Missouri, when the sky turned the color of a bruise. It was...
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with Women and Church Leadership through the lens of God's love and justice. It calls for personal transformation that leads to collective action for justice and healing in the world, encouraging individuals to honor the divine image in all people.
In our fast-paced, often tumultuous world, the quest for assurance can feel like navigating a stormy sea. Picture a mother named Sarah, who, after experiencing a layoff, found herself grappling with uncertainty. Each day, she would wake up to the...
We read Genesis 17:1-27 through the Lutheran Lens as a narrative that underscores both Law and Gospel. The Law is evident in God's command of circumcision, which exposes humanity's inability to fulfill God's covenant without divine intervention. The Gospel is seen in God's promise to Abraham, pointi
On March 4, 1993, Jim Valvano shuffled to the podium at Madison Square Garden. The man who had sprinted across the court ten years earlier,...
On the evening of November 9, 1989, East Berliners gathered at the checkpoints along the Berlin Wall, scarcely believing the announcement they had heard on...
In 1787, William Wilberforce stood before the British Parliament and introduced his first motion to abolish the slave trade. He was twenty-seven years old. The...
Blessed are the peacemakers, Jesus says in Matthew 5:9 — not the peace-keepers, not those who smooth things over to avoid discomfort, but the peacemakers. There is a difference. Peace-keeping silences the honest question. Peacemaking holds the question and the...
In the heart of our bustling city, there’s a small café where people of all backgrounds come together—an oasis of dialogue among the diverse tapestry of humanity. One rainy afternoon, I sat at a corner table, sipping my coffee while...
In Victor Hugo's *Les Misérables*, there is a scene that has haunted readers for over a century. Jean Valjean, the ex-convict transformed by grace, hoists...
In the 1990s, Rich Mullins was one of the most successful artists in Christian music. His song "Awesome God" became an anthem sung in churches...
In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, temptation often feels like an insatiable beast lurking just around the corner, waiting to ensnare us when we least expect it. Picture a young woman named Sarah, a recent college graduate navigating her first job...
Imagine standing beneath a vast night sky, where the stars flicker like whispers of ancient promises. Each twinkling light, a sun in its own right, speaks of a universe finely tuned for life. Romans 1:20 reminds us, “For since the...
Imagine a young woman named Sarah, standing at the crossroads of her life. Just last year, she lost her job in a sudden layoff, a situation that turned her world upside down. With bills piling up and the uncertainty of...
On August 28, 1963, a quarter million people stood shoulder to shoulder along the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., their faces turned toward the Lincoln...
As we delve into Psalm 23, we encounter a profound reminder of God’s unwavering love and guidance, especially in our times of crisis. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” These opening words offer us a glimpse into...
We read Matthew 5:1-12 as a vivid portrait of the Kingdom of God, inaugurated by Christ and revealing the characteristics of those who are part of this covenant community. This passage, often called the Beatitudes, is not a set of ethical demands for entrance into the Kingdom, but a declaration of t
Captain Maria Santos has worked the fire station on Ridge Road in Asheville, North Carolina, for twenty-two years. She once told a reporter something that...
For twenty-three years, Ray Gutierrez ran a one-bay garage on Elm Street in Wichita, Kansas. What made Ray different wasn't his skill with engines —...
In the spring of 1737, George Frideric Handel suffered a devastating stroke that paralyzed his right side. Doctors in London declared his career finished. The...
Dear Heavenly Father, Today, I pause to marvel at the profound truth of Galatians 3:28, where we are reminded that in Christ, there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for we...