The Psalms share so much in common with the songs W.E.B. DuBois called "sorrow songs," also called spirituals. By exploring the sorrow songs and Psalms together, we can see how God is trustworthy even in times of trouble. 

The Psalms of Ascent (Ps. 120 - 134) functioned like a mixtape that accompanied the Israelites on their journey to the Temple. Lent is a journey toward Jesus, so what might it sound like if we made ourselves a playlist?

As followers of Jesus in the Anabaptist tradition, we share a story with people from all over the world.

The story of Noah confronts us with two crucial questions about the character of God and the nature of humans. As we reflect on the story, we see that God always remains faithful, even when our violence threatens to uncreate God's creation. 

Stories shape us in profound ways, making us who we are and showing us how we might live. How does the story of Esther—a tale of political intrigue, racially motivated violence, and tremendous courage—speak to us today? 

"We tell ourselves stories," Joan Didion said, "in order to live." Human beings are not only embodied creatures; we are enstoried ones, too. The stories we remember and retell shape who we are at the most foundational level.

One of the amazing things about light is its ability to encode information. If Jesus is the light of the world, what information does His incarnation carry for us?

Jesus brings light to the world—and teaches us to see anew. 

In John's Gospel, Jesus is the light of world, illuminating all things and bringing life. Throughout the season of Advent, we're reflecting on love's pure light. 

Most people would define the good life as a happy life, yet many of us struggle to experience happiness. Maybe we can learn from the ancient wisdom of Christian practices of gratitude.