generosity gospel
Today’s scriptures are about money, which is both surprising and fitting, since tonight’s leadership team meeting is focused on financial stewardship. The psalmist describes a blessed life, where honoring the
Read MoreToday’s scriptures are about money, which is both surprising and fitting, since tonight’s leadership team meeting is focused on financial stewardship. The psalmist describes a blessed life, where honoring the
Read MoreMaking space, making time, to listen. Waiting for the Holy Spirit. –Renée Know this, my dear brothers and sisters: everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak…. James 1:19a (CEB)
Read MoreIn my mind, I have been composing a Reparations letter to all past and present Black members of New Covenant… for months. There is so much in need of repair
Read MoreWhen we know an experience is coming to an end, there is a sense of urgency. Soak it up. Heightened awareness. The final days of a vacation, semester abroad, time with loved
Read MoreWhat is Unreasonable Hospitality? The title intrigued me as I perused the public library NEW shelves. It seems like a Christian concept. A radically open table. Jesus’ inclusion of people
Read MoreRain poured down in sheets, overwhelming the windshield wipers and flooding the road. Lightning crashed, so I could see for a moment, and then darkness resumed. I crept along as
Read MoreAs is my custom, I enjoyed a walk while listening to NCF’s online worship Saturday evening. Hearing the voices I love is a treasured gift while traveling. I appreciate each
Read MoreHe woke up in the dark and knew.He already knew but now Newtouched His face, moved His headslightly to the left, opened His eyes,a crack of dawn, a tiny crack
Read MoreHow do we choose our friends? The people with whom you will eat, travel, suffer and celebrate. What are the most important traits? Loyalty, generosity, honesty. Shared vision, shared humor,
Read MoreFor 16+ years, I was a school counselor. My spouse divides days between two elementaries and a middle school. My daughter attends college in Nashville, where she is studying to
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