Category: Faith & Life
Jesus raises us up in love
Rev. YooJin Kim shares examples of how her congregation has become a channel of God’s love and peace as the living body of Christ in her community.
Believe what the Church could be
Rev. Jenaba Waggy continues our series of articles on our newest ordinands by celebrating what the Church can be if we follow the God who calls us into love, justice,… Continue Reading Believe what the Church could be
Where is God in the fog?
Disturbing events in our day cause us to question God’s presence and purpose, but the imperative to love, as Jesus demonstrated to a blind man, continues to be clear.
Something caught alight inside
Continuing our series of articles on our newest ordinands, Rev. Paul Reissmann traces his path to ministry as an unfolding of revelations and a kindling of passion for service in… Continue Reading Something caught alight inside
Honoring my hero of the faith
In celebration of Black History Month, Rev. Dr. Tara Gay honors the life of her friend and hero, Rev. Dr. Julius Del Pino, for his courageous spirit, moral integrity, and… Continue Reading Honoring my hero of the faith
Remembering a divine grace experience
Retired pastor Gordon Schleicher remembers a profound experience of God’s grace featuring a monarch butterfly and his trusty 35mm camera.
Painted prayers
God has taken Rev. Sue Trowbridge’s artistic gifts and transformed them into a life-changing ministry in Battle Creek where people find recovery and hope.
‘You are so beautiful to me’
Rev. Scott Marsh continues our series of articles on our newest ordinands by sharing examples of how God has used each life experience to guide and shape his path into… Continue Reading ‘You are so beautiful to me’
‘I’ll be home for Christmas’
In part two of this true story, Cheryl Bistayi reflects on her brief encounter with Vincent and wonders if he ever made it home to Honduras.
A tribute to Vincent, mi amigo
Cheryl Bistayi shares how she learned valuable faith lessons from an unlikely friendship with a sojourner during Christmas. This is the first half of a two-part story.