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We read Genesis 32 as a story of wrestling with God that resonates deeply with our collective struggle for justice and freedom. Jacob’s encounter with the divine at Peniel is our own encounter with a God who hears our cries and meets us in our struggle. We see Jacob's wrestling as symbolic of the Bl
In the heart of our bustling cities, where the noise of life can drown out the cries for help, I recently encountered a story that shook me to my core. A small community in East Los Angeles, filled with families...
In 1822, workers finished constructing the Tuskar Rock Lighthouse off the southeast coast of Ireland. It sat on a jagged outcrop battered by Atlantic storms,...
Cinematic retelling of Paul's ministry in Rome
In June 2018, twelve boys from the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach became trapped deep inside the Tham Luang cave system in northern...
As we consider the promise of Jeremiah 29:11—“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”—we’re reminded not only of...
Imagine the brisk morning air of Scotland, where the sun peeks over the horizon, casting golden rays upon the dew-kissed grass of a small, bustling town. Here, in the early 1920s, a young man named Eric Liddell readies himself not...
In 1636, Scottish pastor Samuel Rutherford was ripped from his beloved congregation in Anwoth and banished to Aberdeen by church authorities who despised his preaching....
In 1947, Corrie ten Boom stood in a church basement in Munich, face to face with a man she recognized immediately. He had been a...
Imagine a warm summer evening in 1960s California, where the golden sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the Pacific Ocean. A group of young people, their hearts heavy with the weight of disillusionment and searching for...
In the heart of San Salvador, amidst the vibrant colors of street murals depicting hope and struggle, Archbishop Oscar Romero stood as a beacon of faith during one of the darkest chapters in El Salvador's history. His unwavering belief in...
We read this passage as a profound demonstration of Jesus' authority and the power of nonviolent resistance. As Judas comes with soldiers to arrest Jesus, we see the Messiah, fully aware of the impending injustice, stepping forward with divine courage. This moment is a testament to Jesus' solidarity
In the autumn of 1225, nearly blind and wracked with pain, Francis of Assisi lay in a small hut beside the chapel of San Damiano....
For three months, Brian Hernandez ignored the tightness in his chest. He told his wife it was stress from the new job. He skipped his...
Imagine a young mother, weary yet relentless, as she kneels beside her child’s hospital bed. The hum of machines fills the sterile room, a stark contrast to the vibrant life she once envisioned for her little one. Each day, she...
In December 2004, a man stood on Marina Beach in Chennai, India, and watched the Indian Ocean pull back hundreds of yards from the shore....
In the Baptist tradition, Genesis 32:13-21 highlights the importance of personal relationship with God. Jacob's preparations to meet Esau illustrate the need for believers to confront their past and seek reconciliation, emphasizing that true faith manifests in actions.
As we gather for our evening prayer, let us pause to reflect on the profound gift of salvation described in Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift...
In 1999, Kevin Duffus interviewed one of the last living lighthouse keepers from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The old keeper described his nightly routine with...
In the summer of 386 AD, Augustine of Hippo sat weeping beneath a fig tree in a Milan garden. He was thirty-one, brilliant, restless, and...
In December 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope launched from French Guiana on a million-mile journey into deep space. Months later, NASA released its first...
In June 1939, Dietrich Bonhoeffer stood on the docks of New York City with every reason to stay. Friends at Union Theological Seminary had arranged...
In the swirling chaos of our contemporary world, the concept of judgment can feel daunting and even oppressive. Yet, as we delve into the rich tapestry of Scripture, particularly 2 Corinthians 5:17, we find a profound promise that offers both...
We read the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-12 as a profound illustration of the theology of the cross. Christ here declares blessings not on those who achieve or succeed, but on those who are poor in spirit, mourning, and meek — positions of weakness where God's grace and mercy are most profoundly needed