“He’s not heavy; he’s my brother.” That slogan became a song and even a motto for community organizations. Has caring for someone else in your life been difficult? Today’s message will encourage you to care even when it can feel like a heavy load, because Jesus is carrying you.
A Labor Day Prayer
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it” (Genesis 2:15). PRAYER: Dear gracious God, on this Labor Day weekend we remember the gift of work. In your perfect world you gave Adam the command to work in the Garden of Eden and take care of your …
Our Age of Outrage and Pandemic
It can be exhausting these days to try to have a civil conversation over disagreements. But that’s also why it’s a golden opportunity for Christians to be different. We live in a world where it feels impossible to have civil disagreements. How are we supposed to behave in this age of outrage? I’d like to resource you with some enriching …
The Blind Man Shows the Way
Erik Weihenmayer is an amazing athlete and adventurer. He’s kayaked all 277 miles of the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon. He has climbed the seven summits of the world, that is, the highest mountain peak on all seven continents. He has climbed the face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. He has biked from Hanoi to Ho …
Jesus Loves Kids
When my son was 4 years old, he arrived at church with the rest of my family. One of our most faithful elderly men, who always showed up early, shook my son’s hand, bent down and said, “Good morning.” My son replied, “You have bad breath.” Not on my agenda The things kids say! You may have your own story …
The Best Version of You
Dorcas “was always doing good and helping the poor” (Acts 9:36). Dorcas is a disciple, a follower of Jesus, who devotes her life to good works and charity. She does a lot of sewing for people and does it all the time, turning out tunics and comfortable clothing that the needy appreciate and friends admire “because Dorcas—sews them.” Her sewing …