Not Much But Enough For Me
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Montgomery shares insights about God's promise of peace in Isaiah 11--a promise of hope in the midst of violence, pain, and war. How much longer must we wait?
Closer Than You Think
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Montgomery leads us into the new church year by exploring the promises of God to a fearful Israel in Isaiah 2--promises whose fulfillment may be "closer than you think."
Choose to Care Or Else
God speaks out through the prophet Jeremiah against the shepherds of Israel who had failed in their calling to nurture and protect the flock. The Rev. Stephen Lewis draws lessons in godly leadership, and helps us learn and grow from our failures, and those of others.
All Will Be Thrown Down
What did Jesus mean when he said not one stone of the temple will be left upon another--all will be thrown down? Dean Sam Candler offers some challenging conclusions.
Saint Carlton Is Lowest
What is a saint? The Very Rev. Sam Candler probes Jesus' teaching in Luke 6 to discover the radical -- and surprising -- kind of life God's people are called to live in this world.
Spiritual Friendships
As we observe All Saints' Day, the Rev. Glenn Ethridge encourages us to give thanks for spiritual friends who have inspired our faith--and challenges us to follow their footsteps.
Why Jesus? Part 4: Jesus the Home Wrecker
In the concluding part to his challenging series, Why Jesus? based on his new book, Bishop William H. Willimon explores Jesus' often perplexing teaching on the family--and reveals the larger and more demanding family he calls us into.
Why Jesus? Part 3: Jesus the Magician
In part 3 of his challenging series, Why Jesus? Bishop William H. Willimon guides us through the signs and wonders Jesus performed during his earthly ministry as a way to reconcile the world to himself.
Why Jesus? Part 2: Jesus the Storyteller
In part 2 of his powerful series, Why Jesus? Bishop William H. Willimon explores how Jesus teaches--and often confuses--his followers through the use of parables.
Why Jesus? Part 1: Jesus the Vagabond
In part 1 of his powerful series, "Why Jesus?" Bishop William H. Willimon introduces us to "Jesus the Vagabond"--God in motion, who calls us to "Go."
When Battered and Besieged...Buy
The Rev. Tom Warren gleans insights from Jeremiah's apparently mis-timed land purchase about living a life of radical hope--the kind of hope that is an orientation and commitment to action.
Jesus the Rogue Rabbi
The Rev. Tom Brackett takes on one of Jesus' most perplexing parables--the story of the dishonest manager--and discovers lessons about God's lavish, outrageously generous love.
A Joyful Resolve: Transforming the Lives of the World's Poorest
Faith and Global Hunger Series
Organization: Not available
Denomination: Not available
In this special capstone to the "Faith & Global Hunger" Series, the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, offers a biblical and optimistic look at current efforts to follow God's call to serve the world's poorest through the Millennium Development Goals.
Who Are We Without Our Stuff?
The Rev. Laura Mariko Cheifetz examines Jesus' advice to potential disciples to count the cost of following him (Luke 14:25-33)--which means giving up all our possessions. Really?
How Open Is Our Table?
In responding to Jesus' teaching on hospitality in Luke 14, notes that welcoming is not an easy task, and welcoming someone who is clearly different from us presents additional challenges. How are we to fulfill Christ's call to be hospitable?
Irrational Exuberance
At the core of the Christian faith, says the Rev. Jay Williams, is an irrational exuberance--a sense of profound goodness that defies human cognition. There is good news even in the shadow of the cross.
Postcard from Heaven
The Rev. Dr. Charles Reeb offers encouragement from the book of Hebrews to keep running with perseverance the race of faith set before us.
When Trouble Comes
The Rev. Dr. Charles Reeb says "Life is unpredictable. Life is filled with uncertainties." How do we respond when we encounter pain and suffering in our life? Hebrews 11 reveals the faith that can bring peace in the midst of the storm.
Broken Hearted God
The Rev. Mimi Walker discovers in Hosea 11 a broken-hearted Parent--God--who despite anguish and sorrow over the betrayal of God's people promises unrelenting love.
Fish and Eggs, Snakes and Scorpions
The Rev. Dr. Graham Walker explores Jesus' teachings on prayer in Luke 11, particularly on the great divide we all experience between spirit and flesh and basic trust and mistrust.