gratitude OR thanks?
Is a “sacrifice of thanksgiving” the same as a “practice of gratitude?” I found myself wondering yesterday while reading Psalm 50. Is it merely updating the language from antiquated images
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Open to Opportunity
Being open to possibility is an important practice for my mental, emotional, and spiritual health. In high school, I called it spontaneity, choosing to embrace daily possibilities, remembering that I
Read Morequirky people, creative calling
I enjoy the occasional opportunity to visit other churches, to observe how God is working in different places, through different groups of people. The diversity of God’s creation is displayed
Read Moredrinking from the spring
The summer I was six years old, we moved to property in the Bull River country of Montana. I grew up playing by that river, was baptized in that river, crossed over
Read MoreIn their care to distribute
What are the consequences of Easter? How does the resurrection change our minds, hearts and actions? When we are freed from fear of death, and forgiveness releases us from guilt,
Read Moretrickle to a river
Water oozing out from under the threshold on the east side. Not a lot, but a steady flow. No small leak. If this was my house, I’d be on the
Read MoreCircles of Repair
Imagine with me a tree as a metaphor of NCF’s journey towards justice, nourished by scripture, teaching, and prayer. As we learn, our roots deepen and spread, giving us strength
Read Morepossibilities & provision
A journaling practice that emerged for me this year is to spend a few minutes each morning over my second cup of coffee remembering and recording the unimagined possibilities that
Read Moregifts given, gifts received
What brought you joy this holiday season? The look on a loved-one’s face when they opened a gift you had thoughtfully prepared? A surprising present from a friend? Or perhaps
Read Moreprayers and blessings
As 2025 comes to a close, I pray for the peace of God, which surpasses all our understanding, to guard our hearts and minds in Jesus our Lord, trusting that
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