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April 7, 2020Activism, Church, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Justice, Lenten Series: 2020, Uncategorized by admin

The Crucifixion and the Exodus

Jesus suffered and died. Theologically this is our foundation. His suffering and death are the means to our salvation. Jesus is our redeemer. This word is used a great deal. In Hebrew, the word for redeemer, gō’ēl, is a kinsman protector, a family member who is powerful and works to protect the family. (5) Think of Jesus as a brother, who […]

April 7, 2020Activism, Church, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Justice, Lenten Series: 2020 by admin

Leaning into Suffering

In these uncertain times, we realize that many of you may be suffering. The COVID-19 virus has disrupted the normalcy of our lives and our world. If you are not suffering directly, you may be burdened by the suffering of your neighbors, friends, community members, and others around the world. Sadly, the vulnerable are even more vulnerable under the pressures […]

March 31, 2020Activism, Church, Human Trafficking, Justice, Lenten Series: 2020 by admin

Embracing our Poverty

It is precisely when we see and experience poverty — whether far away, close by, or in our hearts — that we need to become the Church; that is, hold hands as brothers and sisters, confess our own brokenness and need, forgive one another, heal one another’s wounds, and gather around the table of Jesus for the breaking of the […]

March 24, 2020Activism, Church, Justice, Labor Trafficking, Lenten Series: 2020, United States by admin

Our Eyes are on You

We are becoming more aware of the global misery of human trafficking. But awareness is only the beginning. In my Facebook news feed, I see more “likes” for tragic stories about human trafficking but little engagement on strategic action to counter it. But both are needed. Knowing without acting is like faith without works—it’s incomplete. 2 Chronicles 20 provides a […]

March 16, 2020Activism, Church, Human Trafficking, Justice, Lenten Series: 2020 by admin

What small thing do you have that God can use?

Scripture is described as a “living word”. Though it was written many years ago, it still speaks to our contemporary situation. This story from II Kings 4:1-7 is a case in point. The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the […]

March 10, 2020Activism, Church, Justice by admin

A Prayer for Hope

The psalms are the prayer book of the Bible. This psalm is balancing many things: the greatness of God, the frailty of humanity, and the hope that the God of creation will also be the God of justice. Meditate on these verses from Psalm 146: 1 Hallelujah! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; […]

March 3, 2020Activism, Church, Human Trafficking, Justice by admin

Lament and Hope

Lament is a “passionate expression of grief or sorrow.” It is the language of suffering. Lament is honesty before God and between each other. There is suffering. There is death. We name these realities in lamenting while also looking beyond our present troubles to our hope in God. Laments are expressions of pain usually coupled with requests to the Lord […]

Chat on February 24, 2020Activism, Human Trafficking, Justice, Uncategorized by admin

What is Fasting? A Deeper Look

Today we begin a new series for the season of Lent. Each week we will be publishing a devotional that ties into Lenten reflections while demonstrating that there are holistic connections between spiritual disciplines and social action. Neither of these are ends in themselves. They fit together as part of a lifestyle of holiness. The seasons of Lent and Advent […]

February 20, 2020Activism, Church, Human Trafficking, Justice, Resources, Uncategorized by admin

Introducing Our First Lenten Guide

Lent, a time in the church calendar of reflection and preparation, begins with Ash Wednesday on February 26th. Throughout the season of Lent, we will be offering weekly reflections on lament, prayer, fasting, hope, and freedom to help us prepare for the celebration of Easter. You can expect to receive an email every Wednesday morning starting on Ash Wednesday.

August 1, 2019Uncategorized by Katie2 Comments

A Reflection for Freedom Sunday: 2 Chronicles 20

We are becoming more and more aware of the global misery of human trafficking. But awareness is only the beginning. In my Facebook news feed, I see more “likes” for tragic stories about human trafficking but little engagement on strategic action to counter it. But both are needed. Knowing without acting is like faith without works—it’s incomplete. 2 Chronicles 20 […]

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The Crucifixion and the Exodus

Leaning into Suffering

Embracing our Poverty

Our Eyes are on You

What small thing do you have that God can use?

A Prayer for Hope

Lament and Hope

What is Fasting? A Deeper Look

Introducing Our First Lenten Guide

A Reflection for Freedom Sunday: 2 Chronicles 20

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