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Of all the things we could do, I think starting a movement of encouraging one another makes so much sense these days.

What word sums up best what you think of this past year and its unexpected storms? What word are you clinging to as we head into a new year?

What does it sound like to pray for the peace, the welfare, the blessed wholeness, of the city where you’re currently living? Here are 5 guided prayers to help get you started.

This is our prayer—both close to home and far away—that we begin to live out what Jesus longed for on the night of his betrayal. When we vow to work together as one the words of John 17 become an [...]

Most of us are familiar with the importance of good attitudes, and most of us would say we want that kind of attitude. But where do they come from? How do you cultivate a positive attitude?

Have you ever tried praying for someone that you don’t fully understand or maybe don’t even agree with fully? The first step is to start by listening.

Water is a nonnegotiable. Without it, disease ravages through a village. Women and young girls endanger themselves to journey to unsafe and exposed sources for even unclean water. Children [...]

To assume you can only focus on the goal in front of you without ever paying mind to all that’s happening around you is not only foolish but also dangerous. And that brings us to the topic of culture.

Our world feels broken, divisive, unsettled, and loud. Many of us find ourselves pulling away from conversations and community. We retreat back to our tribes to feel safe, to feel heard, to feel [...]

We could learn from the experts on this topic. You know, on the topic of wonder. We could learn from those who are still surprised and amazed on a regular basis.  The, well, not-old.  Kids. [...]