But, as in marriage, discipleship is not developed in a single moment but rather it involves an ongoing commitment. And it’s ...
The Bible teaches us that God’s response humbled Paul, reminded him of his need for deep and abiding relationship with the ...
The Jewish Bible, the Tanach, repeatedly tells us to pursue justice, take care of the poor, the hungry, have compassion for the stranger in our midst and to always treat others as we would want to be ...
It doesn't matter how unworthy or unprepared people may feel, according to Budde's book. They can summon courage because, she ...
We all lack a little courage from time to time, and that's okay! What's not ideal is when you get stuck in the land of stagnant timidity, unsure of how to move on or where to even start.
Father, would you open up more chances for me to share about my faith with my coworkers? Help me to be sincere in my representation of my faith and not shy away from who you've called me to be. Soften ...
To the contrary, the Hebrew Bible institutionalizes this responsibility in the form of the prophet, who is a kind of social critic who reminds people of the gap between moral expectations and ...
Faith and courage should go hand in hand. It is not lost on me that Inauguration Day was also MLK Jr. Day. Dr. King also lived in troubled and turbulent times. As he spoke out for civil and human ...
President Donald Trump holds a Bible on June 1 in front of St. John's Episcopal Church ... But I pray for the grace and courage and perseverance to be true to it even when the passion of this season ...
The 78-year-old raised his right hand to take the oath of office but did not place his hand on the Bible at the time. “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of ...
His failure to place his hand on the Bible serves as a symbolic gesture — whether intentional ... As progressive Christians, we must respond with action, conviction and courage. We cannot afford to be ...