This is one of those passages we would rather avoid than think about.

Jesus is present when we worship God.

“Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and mind.”

Job’s story gets to the heart of how we respond when we face difficulties in life.

How does ego, pride, and insecurity figure into the kingdom of God?

In this reading, we find the hallmarks of a grace-filled community of faith: prayer, confession, healing, and restoration.

What signs help you to trust God’s promise of presence?

All of us are called to make small sacrifices for the well-being of the people around us.

The disciples’ inability to grasp Jesus’ teaching is almost comical.

It takes work and commitment to slow down long enough to consider the source and the motivation of what we say and do.