“When the spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” John 16:13 NRSV Do you ever question which way you should go or what choice […]

“As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” Colossians 3:12 NRSV I’m coming at you with questions today. How do you carry yourself in public? How do you treat other people, especially those who are different than you? Does it reflect God’s love? Is it how Jesus […]

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 NRSV Have you ever felt […]

“Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s spirit dwells in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16 NRSV What does it mean to be God’s temple? To me, it means that I am a sanctuary to those in need. I can offer comfort and healing even outside of the walls of the church. […]

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” John 14:27 NRSV In this passage, Jesus is comforting His disciples. He has told them that He will soon be […]

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house, there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And, if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come […]

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 NRSV How do we witness God and His love to our neighbors? What makes us qualified? I am a fairly […]

“If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NRSV I like to think that I know it all and never need help. Not from anyone and not even from God. The truth is, I often get stuck, […]