One day, you are driving your toddler around, navigating traffic and handing out snacks to the seat behind you so they can sit in the passenger seat, somewhat horrified that you get to teach your teenager to drive. Now, I love a good-spirited, sassy teenager, but I don’t love teaching them to drive all that much. How does this sweet toddler go from singing in that sweet baby voice in the car to telling you, “I KNOW, MOM! YOU ARE STRESSING ME OUT,” after they almost kill you while driving? Just l

Psalm 72 is a prayer for God’s justice, fair judgment for the poor, protection for the weak, peace for the land, and prosperity and abundance. Where am I placed and trusted to have authority? Who do I “rule” over? Is my leadership a reflection of Jesus? Am I seeking justice in my family and in my community? Am I taking care of the weak and the poor in my own neighborhood and city? Am I sowing peace?

Leviticus 23:26-41 These yearly festivals brought life and healing to the people of God. Sabbaths were not optional. We need them.