Numbers 21:4-9 On a recent road trip, my three-year-old niece Maya was driving her parents crazy. She needed juice, followed by a cookie, and then she needed to go to the… read more

In late winter, many Christian denominations observe a 40-day period of fasting and prayer called Lent. This is in preparation for the spring celebration of Easter, a religious… read more

Do you believe like Jesus? As Jesus journeyed to the cross and beyond, he had to be sure of one thing. Everything—his life, his ministry, his sacrifices—rested on this … read more

Ash Wednesday: The Beginning of Lent The church season of Lent is marked by the bookends of Ash Wednesday on one side and Easter on the other. Lent gives Christians the… read more

(UPDATED: There are now two Worship Connection options for Lent 2 by Nancy Townley.) Color: PurpleScripture Readings: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark… read more

As COVID-19 continues to sweep through the world, its impacts are many — the loss of work, the loss of human contact and even the loss of life. The pandemic’s most… read more