Muddied Faith
How would you complete the following sentence: Living in true obedience to God looks like… I’m curious how you finished that sentence. And how age, life experiences, and years following
Read MoreUnited Nations
What is your favorite art museum? We used to steal away to visit Judson and Sharon, leaving the kids with grandparents so we could soak up a few hours at the beautiful Milwaukee
Read MoreIn For the Long Run? #3
This week’s blog features part 3 of the In For The Long Run? series by Ron Simkins. Ron challenges us to examine if we are “‘in for the long run’
Read MoreLove’s Invitation
I like to light a fire before it rains. Last night the firepit beckoned. Accumulated twigs were arranged (thank you, Jubal!) in an inviting nest, and a month’s worth of
Read MoreHold Us Together
I often wonder what can hold a church like New Covenant together. I mean, there aren’t many churches “like” NCF, and it could certainly be argued that we haven’t “held
Read MoreGood News to Declare
During this past Sunday morning’s worship service, after just singing the song “We Declare”, Laura shared something she had learned about the word “declare”. She learned that whether you declare
Read MoreIn For the Long Run? #2
Today’s blog contribution comes from Ron Simkins. He reminds us of Jesus’ challenge to us to “keep on” in our seeking of God’s presence in our lives. May this reading
Read MoreLoving Our Undocumented Neighbor
Today’s blog contribution comes from Carolyn Vance. She shares with us an update on the political attitude changes happening toward immigrants in our country, God’s heart for immigrants, and how
Read MoreReading & Writing, Prayer & Possibility
My bag of books for February is filling up- poetry, prayers, fiction, mysteries, resources for Reparations, theology. My audiobook shelf reflects a similar variety- enough for 20 hours of driving
Read MoreZinnias and Planting Perseverance
January in the Midwest provides us with plenty of shorter, colder days. While we may bemoan the situation and dream of someplace warmer, we also may find this time of
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