An inspiring birthday invitation
An 8-year-old asked that food donations replace gifts to him.
An 8-year-old asked that food donations replace gifts to him.
The love from a puppy is wonderful but pales in comparison to Jesus’.
South Africa is honest about its history of racial injustices.
Admitting we aren’t perfect allows for a truth we know but try to avoid.
The day is an opportunity to focus our worship on God’s creation.
It is human to shut our eyes and pretend that Jesus won’t have to die.
What worked 10 years ago for congregations might not anymore.
I am not proud of my track record on confronting systemic racism.
How can the church help those looking for a better tomorrow?
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