Unity and Diversity in One Body

1 Corinthians 12:21-26 Interdependence, RECONCILIATION. Independence says, I can do it myself; Interdependence says, I cannot do it alone; we need each other. The goal of interdependence in the church (and among churches) is to reflect the unity of the body of Christ in the midst of its diversity. God has gifted different parts of the body, including different … Read more

Christmas Prayers

Christmas Eve—the night before Christmas—may include happy laughter or quiet reflection, but above all, it is the perfect time to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth. We make other preparations for the holidays, like shopping lists, food plans, and travel arrangements, but we also need to prepare our hearts as we reflect on … Read more