We live in a world of instant- and self-gratification. It takes work and commitment to slow down long enough to consider the source and the motivation of what we say and do.

The scriptures are meant to be life-giving. They are meant to nurture so that those who are listening develop deep roots in the love of God and bear fruit for the nourishment of the world and the people around them.

Read Proverbs 31:10-31. This is an ode of praise for an idyllic, imaginary woman who sets a very high bar. She is trustworthy, hard-working, capably attends to tasks at home,…

Today, we reflect on an entry from Oswald Chambers timeless devotional, My Utmost for His Highest.

Here, the author speaks of the power of the tongue. Most of us were raised on the phrase, “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” We know that is not true.

The first part of this psalm paints a picture of creation, perfectly in balance and perfectly in harmony with the order in which God made it.

For the author of this letter and for many theologians who have followed, good works are not what ensure our salvation. Instead, good works are the outflow of our faith.

The first half of this reading is one that stops me in my tracks every time I read it. Did Jesus really just call that woman a dog?!

Here, Wisdom is portrayed as a woman calling out on the street, anxious to be heard. To her disappointment, even those who hear disregard her counsel.