Glimpses of God’s kingdom
What is God’s kingdom? God’s kingdom upends everything we humans think is important. It is in stark contrast to the world around it. Matthew...
Three dimensional “bread”
The Lord's Prayer is the best and most powerful way for believers to stay intimately connected to our heavenly Father. Prayer gets God's attention and...
Show us, God
As we look at the words, "Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us," notice that this phrase comes after...
When we face temptation
“Jesus, teach us to pray.” This is the request that the disciples have for Jesus. They come to their master because they see the...
More than a prayer
What is the Lord’s Prayer to you? A prayer memorized as a child? A “go-to” prayer for when you feel inadequate? A prayer associated...
I’ve changed my mind
Thirteen years ago, the U.S. Conference of MB Churches (USMB) started a process that led to changing Article 13 of the Confession of Faith....
Guided by Christ
Peacemaking does not pacify. Peacemaking requires confrontation.
When we look at Christ’s example of peacemaking, we see our Lord in action, stepping toward our brokenness...
Good trouble
An old story tells of a man who is hiking. As he nears a cliff, he stumbles, falling over the edge. Fortunately, he grabs...