Land Access for Black Farmers
This week we have a guest contribution from Mari Hunt Wassink of Black Earth Gardens. This writing first appeared as a letter to the editor in blackiowanews.com on May 13,
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Action over Apathy
This week’s pastor’s note comes from Jeff Trask, NCF Adjunct Pastor. In this note, Jeff addresses the recent tragedy of Sonya Massey’s murder and how we can respond with apathy
Read MoreObservations On a Serious Hobby
I appreciate Judson Chubbuck sharing the importance of hobbies for our connection with God and wholeness as created persons. May you be inspired by his insights as well. – Renée The
Read MorePowerless Fig Leaves
This week Laura Lindeman shares with us her reflections spurred from Renée’s recent teaching on “Nonviolent Atonement”. –Melissa Logsdon, NCF Associate Pastor I have always had trouble parsing the violence
Read MoreBook Review: White Too Long
If you like to read, but your stack of “to read” is about to topple over OR you really can’t get through a book these days, but want to be
Read MoreA Scarlet Thread
This week’s Blog contribution comes from Judson Chubbuck. Part of the lyrics of his song say, “but eyes of faith, can perceive, That through our lives this thread can weave,
Read MoreWords to Deeds
And God SAID, “Let there be light”, and there was light. Genesis 1:3 God spoke things into existence 11 times in Genesis chapter 1: the heavens, the earth, day, night,
Read MoreJesus Knows Our Sorrows
Thank you to Vern Fein for finding this poem, “Descending Theology: The Garden” by Mary Karr. As you read this poem and reflect, know that Jesus relates to our struggles,
Read MorePrayer is Paying Attention
Have you ever found yourself hearing the same word in multiple places: songs, scripture, a word from a friend, a pastor…until you finally realize that maybe God is trying to
Read MoreA Small Grief Observed
In this week’s pastor’s note, Judson Chubbuck shares with us lessons he’s embracing in this season of grieving the death of his dog. May these lessons encourage and comfort you
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