Show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of the hope to the very end, so that you may not become sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (Hebrews 6:11-12 NRSV)

With gratitude to Christina Lorey — In my church, we often sing a song called “All Are Welcome,” but sadly, that’s not true. Catholicism excludes MANY people. But in other denominations, that’s thankfully changing… In a tiny Kansas town, Rev.…

Show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of the hope to the very end, so that you may not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (Hebrews 6:11-12)

Bible summary: God loves you!

COPIED —- My name is Teresa. I’m 75 years old and I live alone in a small apartment in Bologna.Since I retired, more than ten years ago, my life has grown increasingly silent. At first, I thought: “Finally, some time…

Dear Lord, Help us to remember that you are with us in every season of our life: every struggle, uncertainty, and sorrow; never forsaking us, even for a moment. Amen.

“One of the great uses of Twitter and Facebook will be to prove at the Last Day that prayerlessness was not from lack of time.” — John Piper With that in mind…. I’d like to direct our attention (maybe that…

“One of the great uses of Twitter and Facebook will be to prove at the Last Day that prayerlessness was not from lack of time.” — John Piper With that in mind…. The rest of November I’d like to direct…

Most folks don’t know this, but many Native Americans don’t “celebrate” Thanksgiving the way the rest of the country does. For us, it’s a National Day of Mourning. It’s a time to honor our ancestors, remember the truth of what…

“One of the great uses of Twitter and Facebook will be to prove at the Last Day that prayerlessness was not from lack of time.” — John Piper With that in mind…. The rest of November I’d like to direct…