Ordinary Time

A Quote-a-day calendar for the Season after Pentecost

Tracks of a Fellow Struggler

John Claypool had been serving as a pastor for nearly two decades, counseling and accompanying those whose life had been touched by grief, when he abruptly had to face crisis and then tragedy in the life of his own child. "Life Is Gift" is the sermon Claypool preached as he confronted the darkness of grief only four weeks after his daughter died.

And God saw that it was good

Reflections on sacred lessons learned from our blessed but fragile Earth

A Tale of Faithfulness and Frailty

He was a poet, musician and shepherd boy who was chosen to be king. A man of "God's own heart." What  the stories of ancient Israel's most renowned leader teach us about faithfulness and frailty.

Grieving Digitally

The line between virtual reality and real-world experience becomes even hazier in the case of digital grieving as social media creates new opportunities for memorializing our loved ones and offering comfort to those who grieve. By Torey Lightcap

Preparing for Sunday

Use this online tool to access Sunday lectionary readings, related reflections and prayer prompts at your convenience

Finding My Way

We yearn for purpose, fulfillment, connection. Here you'll find insights on discerning your path and living into the person God created you to be.

Spirituality Every Day

Observations and reflections on the spiritual side of daily life.

Explore God's Love:

WHY DOES GOD ALLOW REALLY BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE?

I’m not talking about “bad things” like inconveniences. I’m talking big, bad, horrible stuff: people being set on fire on purpose; crib death; human trafficking; animal cruelty; addiction; excruciating, wasting disease. That kind of thing.