This lesson holds two words against each other: fear and faith.

No one gives a gift with the expectation that it will be left in the box and hidden away on the top shelf.

Negativity has the potential to weigh us down.

Each of us has moments in life when we are called to be brave and daring.

Read Mark 4:26-34. A prayer by John van de Laar: We may not be able to confront queens, or challenge presidents; We may not have the capacity to divert resources,…

To experience love, acceptance, and belonging in this way is transformative.

May God guide every leader in ways that lead to peace and unity and the common good.

In what ways do you find yourself judging others only by what is visible?

In the face of opposition, Jesus takes this on as a teaching moment.

A big part of faith in Jesus is trusting that God is continually at work.