The 17th Sunday After Pentecost – September 20, 2026 Beloved in Christ, Today we turn to one of the most easily misunderstood parables in the Gospels—often named as…
“Domestication of God" is a common human tendency. It is the tendency to shrink God down to our size—confine Him within our tribe, our traditions, and our boundaries, and to…
Devotional Meditations: Life in the Body of Christ - July 19, 2026 Rev. M.L. Smith Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, Today we continue our meditations on “Life in…
One of the popular songs I listened to while growing up was a song titled “Under the Influence,” sung by a British gospel singer, Cliff Richard. The idea presented in…