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Beyond Basic
It's basic human behavior to love those who love you. Loving your enemies and praying for those who persecute you is the instruction Jesus gives to move beyond the ba...
Entrusted With The Keys
Blaise Webster examines the original Hebrew for "image and likeness" and its implications for man who exercises dominion over the earth.
Contempt and Corruption
Driven by base appetites, the sons of Eli abused their priestly office and treated the offering of the Lord with contempt.
Keeping Promises
Hannah exemplifies what we seek in our leaders - one who negotiates for the sake of all and makes good on her promises.
The Source of Recognition
Like the disciples who were unable to recognize Jesus on the road to Emmaus, our own expectations cloud our vision. Like the disciples, opening Scripture is our only ...
For the Next Generation
After 40 years of leading God's people in the desert, it may seem harsh that Moses was not allowed to enter the Promised Land. The final scene in Deuteronomy makes it ...
Who Feeds Whom?
Dn. Henok Elias opens Ezekiel 34 where leaders are criticized for growing wealthy, fat, and clothed, on the backs of those they are supposed to serve.
Why Argue When the Lord Provides?
When Moses provides a litany of excuses, the Lord provides the plan, the mouth, and the words, eliminating all excuses.
Who Am I?
When the Lord commissions Moses to bring the sons of Israel out of Egypt, Moses questions, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh?" We learn it's not about, "who am I?"...
A Foundational Calling
Simon Peter, in obedience to the Master's instruction, cast his net into the deep. One might think he'd won the lottery with the loads of fish retrieved. Instead, Sim...
Reference Points
Fr. Timothy Lowe shares the story of Herod and John the Baptist, reminding us that our reference points matter. We are called to refer to One Lord, serving and fearing...
Sober Up
It's a sober moment when we realize time has run out for repentance and change and the only hope is the seed of God's word that sprouts from the stump.
Sacrifices Pleasing to God
The fullness of sacrifice isn't realized in loss and suffering, but in joy, hospitality, and faithful relationship.
Just the Crumbs
Fr. Timothy Lowe asks whether those who feast at the Master's table are willing to offer even just a crumb to those in need.
Not By Lording, But By Example
Even by identifying himself as a "fellow elder" in his first epistle, the Apostle Peter demonstrates what it means to serve the flock, not by lording over them, but by...
Deposit of Faith
Guarding the deposit of faith isn't about burying a treasure. It's guarded best by investing in its practice and sharing it with others.
Unexpected Leaders
Women like Deborah and Jael were not the expected leaders of a nation over 2000 years ago, but the Lord accomplished His will through this judge and fierce warrior.
Sowing Generously
St. Paul appeals to the Corinthians to sow generously, offering what the Lord provides, so that material resources might be transformed into spiritual blessings.
Driven Not By Consensus, But One Voice
As we celebrate All Saints, Fr. Timothy Lowe suggests they witness to the message that must shake our own world, break our idols, and silence the noise that distracts ...
Disrupted by the Gospel
Fr. Evan Armatas urges us to "Press on," as the Apostle Paul instructs in his letter to the Philippians, allowing the Gospel to do its disruptive work in us for the sa...