An Advent Prayer for Peace

Martin Luther understood darkness before he understood light. A thunderstorm in 1505 drove him to his knees with a desperate bargain to God, and that crisis became a conversion. But even after committing his life to serving God, Luther felt perpetually undeserving. No amount of e ...  Show more

Four months out from scoliosis surgery, one month before a son’s wedding, and nowhere near where recovery was supposed to be by now. The vision of dancing the night away in joyful celebration had quietly given way to the reality of significant physical limitation. And the questio ...  Show more

Why are we so anxious? Ken Shigematsu invites us to reflect on what Advent teaches about peace of heart. Drawing on Scripture, personal stories, and research, he shows how recognizing and living into God's love can help us move beyond fear and into resilient peace amidst a ch ...  Show more

Life this side of heaven is plagued with all kinds of stress and anxiety. This time of year can be especially stressful too. None of us is immune to this reality, but thankfully we have Jesus who the Bible tells us is himself our peace. What a beautiful comfort we have found in h ...  Show more

Has anxiety been stealing your peace? Learn how to adjust your mindset by inviting God’s presence in with your praise.

Each year, we come together to stretch our faith by giving a sacrificial offering, believing that God will move in our lives and in our churc ...