When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his* disciples and said to him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’Matthew 1:2-3 When Faith Feels Hea...  Read More

When Zechariah saw them, he was terrified; and fear overwhelmed him. But the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard.Luke 1:12-13 God Meets Us in the TremblingA...  Read More

Rejoice in hope; be patient under trial; persevere in prayer.Romans 12:12 Afraid to HopeThere's a question that cuts right to the heart of our spiritual journey: What are you afraid to hope for? Maybe...  Read More

Rejoice in hope; be patient under trial; persevere in prayer.Romans 12:12 What Hope Is Not, Part 2Today we continue cleaning out the spiritual toolbox — naming what isn’t hope so we can recognize the ...  Read More

Rejoice in hope; be patient under trial; persevere in prayer.Romans 12:12 What Hope Is Not, Part 1This Advent, many of us are naming what we’re afraid to hope for. As we said on Sunday, fear is not fa...  Read More

"Optimism and hope are not the same. Optimism is the belief that the world is changing for the better; hope is the belief that, together, we can make the world better."Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Hope That W...  Read More

In the days of the ruler Herod, there was a priest named Zechariah...Zechariah was deeply disturbed...and was overcome with fear. Luke 1:5, 13 (selected) Fear As InformationWhen we look at the world J...  Read More

ScriptureBut I called your Name, O God,from the depths of the pit.You heard me call: “Don’t close your earswhen I cry for mercy!”You came to me when I called.“Fear not!” you said.Lamentation 3:55-57 S...  Read More

ScriptureLet the Chosen One guide you on the path of peace and harmony, and then as his one body this peace will be the guiding light in your hearts as you give thanks to the Great Spirit. Let the mes...  Read More

ScriptureLet the Chosen One guide you on the path of peace and harmony, and then as his one body this peace will be the guiding light in your hearts as you give thanks to the Great Spirit. Let the mes...  Read More

ScriptureLet all the earth shout for joy to Grandfather. Serve Grandfather with glad hearts. Come before him with singing and dancing. Take it to heart that Grandfather is the Great Spirit. He created...  Read More

Scripture4Always dance with joy before our Honored Chief! I will say it again: dance with joy! Let everyone see how kind and thoughtful you are. Our Honored Chief is close at hand. Do not let your hea...  Read More