Oh, dear friends. What a week. WHAT A WEEK. A few days ago we mentioned to our seven-year-old who was (understandably) saddened about the cancellation of, well, everything, that we are living in historic times. That someday his kids and grandkids will ask him where he was and what life was like during the coronavirus … More Into the Unknown
Daryl got on a plane yesterday. He’s headed to a conference in Chicago, one for pastors with PhDs (which I sometimes call his annual nerd-pile, but then again, “nerd” is a compliment in our house). He goes each year and we always miss him but love all the stories and energy he brings back. We … More Life in the Age of Coronavirus
“But peace is waiting on the other side of all this turmoil.” An Advent Reflection on Fragility by Steve Austin … More Fragility * An Advent Reflection
Looking for some food for thought this Holy Week? Check out these five good reads. (And don’t look now, but these are all written by women. Brilliant, theologically minded women. Pretty sure Jesus is smiling about that one.) Fleming Rutledge’s “Redeemed by Death and Resurrection,” an excerpt from her book, The Crucifixion. “A declaration of amnesty … More 5 Good Reads for Holy Week
Lent starts this Wednesday. Are you ready? … More So You Want to Give Something Up for Lent?
Short Scripture readings for wiggly kiddos. … More Family Advent Scripture Readings
In times of peace and times of war, the call to steadfast obedience remains. … More Infamous Days, Ordinary Faithfulness
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a spiritual nudge now and then? A gentle friend showing up with an invitation to the good life? … More Field Guides for the Way
Because sometimes what we ask for and what we really need are verrrrry different things. … More 5 Prayers I’m Glad God Said “No” To
When I lead the prayers of the people in church these days, they are long. There is a lot to mention. This week there will be more still. Some of the recent tragedies are halfway across the world. Others are a short drive away. Some make headlines. Others are privately mourned. Some involve hundreds. Others … More What to Do When There’s Not Much You Can Do * 10 Minute Devotional
Courtney Ellis 