April 12 – Children of Light

Jesus said to them, “The light is with you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the [shadows] may not overtake you . . . While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light.” – John 12:35-36 (NRSV) VICKI...

April 11 – Extravagant or Essential?

Then Mary took a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected. “Why...

April 10 (Palm Sunday) – Present for the Presence

“Is the LORD among us or not?” – Exodus 17:7 (NIV) MATT LANEY | Early in our Covid wilderness, there was a robust online conversation among church leaders about whether or not sacraments could be virtual. Could we really Zoom or Facebook live the bread and cup? Do you...

April 9 – What’s in Your Closet?

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. – Colossians 3:14 (NRSV) PHIWA LANGENI | The night before the first day of school was an important one in our household growing up. My siblings and I divvied up the bulk school...

April 8 – Elementary

“Shake the dust off your feet.” – Matthew 10:14 (NIV) DONNA SCHAPER | I was having a tiresome conversation with a rising second grader (my grandson) about the four elements. He told me they were earth, air, fire, and ice. I told him that they were earth, air, fire,...