Are you carrying any guilt or shame that makes you feel small?

These verses suggest that the key to a thriving church are this: growing in the faith, loving one another, and remembering why they are doing what they are doing.

These verses celebrate the gift of scripture in guiding and comforting.

The prophet’s question, “How long, O Lord,” echoes the question we might also be asking of God.

In this parable, Jesus speaks to any of us who, from time to time, feel just a little bit better than someone else.

When have you felt like God was the only one on your side?

The final section of this hymn of praise draws upon images of God as not just Creator, but also caretaker of the earth.

We may feel like we are in a dry time. Yes, there is actual drought in our area, but perhaps there is also a feeling of emotional drought or spiritual drought.

In this parable, Jesus speaks to God’s generosity of spirit in terms of answering prayers.