In the Beatitudes, Jesus turns the popular meaning of 'blessed' on its head.

The provocation we receive from today’s reading is not an indictment but an invitation. We are forgetful simply because we are human. I believe this image of God’s grieved heart offers us a chance to ...

Below, we share four ideal psalms to pray before sleeping and trusting in the Lord's protection. 1. Psalm 4:8 – Peace in Rest ...

The Christian and Jewish faiths demand we welcome the stranger. DHS is not allowing us to do that, so we sued.

By Ashlie Miller When was the last time you were gobsmacked by love as a recipient or by learning of someone else’s love for another? I’m not talking about another predictable Hallmark love story or a ...

Philosophers have always wrestled with how love can be so morally important, yet so personal and even arbitrary.

Scripture speaks of flowers. Some of the most familiar verses are found in the romantic, poetic language of the Song of Solomon. Examples include “the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys,” and ...

Immigrants bring diverse gifts and play an essential role in our communities and economies. As people who have received God’s mercy and grace, we are called to extend that same mercy and grace to ...

Don't get stuck in the past. Let go of what lies behind and press into the great future God has planned for you.

By R.A. Mathews The army hurried along one side of the mountain. A pursuing army marched on the other side. The difference ...

But, as in marriage, discipleship is not developed in a single moment but rather it involves an ongoing commitment. And it’s ...

When you’re down or defeated and feel like nothing could turn your day around, don’t underestimate the power of a good quote about strength to get you through. The thought of reading a few as ...