In the Parable of the Talents, could it be that the third "worthless" servant should be our model? Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

When we find ourselves in those times where life has changed but the way forward is still hidden, we are walking a road Jesus himself traveled. Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Children expect wonder -- and that can be an example for adult believers as well! Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

Farmers have trust in factors they have no control over. So, too, our faith helps us trust in factors we do not control over, even as the story of Joseph illustrates. Scripture: James 5:7-8

In the Parable of the Sower we can not only learn about types of soil, but the nature of the Sower. Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

When we serve others and are vulnerable, our hospitality allows God's will to be done. Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

We gather together, not only to learn more about Jesus, but also to become more like Jesus, just as the early believers did. Scripture: Acts 4:13-31

Using holy imagination in our faith means our traditions should not bind us from serving God or restricting others in their service. Scripture: Acts 2:14-17 

In today's scripture, we find that God does what only God can do, and then invites us to be involved. Scripture: John 11:1-44

Our faith is about relationships wherever we are - even, as Paul and Silas found, in a prison cell. But our suffering can be overshadowed by Christ, who promises to be there with us. Scripture: Acts 16:16-34