The Essentials

The crowds were obsessed with understanding who Jesus was. All these years later, how does what we know about Jesus compare?

Jesus was willing to change his approach, to learn from experience, and to take a risk in order to bring outsiders into God's love. Our calling is to do the same.

With a strong sense of renewal in 1727, the Moravian Church pushed forward with a bold new mission that they carried across the globe. Could the hope of renewal take root in our churches today?

Jacob earns a new name and a new sense of direction by wrestling with God and refusing to let go.

Even something as small as a mustard seed can see miraculous growth with the proper attention. We're called to make the most of each and every little day in this life.

In a world full of weeds, Jesus calls us to plant something good rather than rip something out.

When we disagree and go our separate ways, we eliminate any chance at maintaining community. My hope is that our differences inspire conversations that help produce a better understanding of each other.

The parable of the sower reminds us to be generous with our seeds of faith. Even when it feels like nothing will take root when you share God's word, it is always the right thing to do.

After nearly 20 years of running, I finally ran the race I have been looking for. Here's to putting the work in and finding those dreams that you've been working toward.

It can sometimes be a struggle to accept the rest we deserve. Jesus invites us to erase any guilt that comes with taking care of ourselves.