Ephesians 2:14 For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. Paul begins today’s passage with the imperative “Don’t forget,” or, put another way, remember where you used to be and who you are now. In this time of polarized thinking, we all find ourselves on one side or another of various issues. Jesus tore down these walls thru his death, burial

The story of Cain and Abel is one I have heard my whole life, and as a mother, it stands out in the raising of two children. As a child, I surely did not read or fully understand the words that are written in the Bible or the full weight of the sin that Cain committed- killing his own brother and then lying to God. As a mother, now when I read verse 10, “And he said, What hast thou done? The voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto me from the ground.” I can feel the anguish

Psalm 89: The Psalmist is starting with a call to give honor and praise to God with your mouth to sing. When was the last time you had a pra

“Tell me what can I give you? Ask me for anything”. These words come from Elijah but, I can’t help but picture them as from the Savior to me

Today's lectionary readings: Psalm 25:1-10; Daniel 9:1-14; 1 John 1:3-1 Selected passage for reflection: Psalm 25:1-10 (NKJV) Read Psalm...