Peacemaking: A Way of Life
Jer Swigart & Jon Huckins state in their book Mending the Divides “peacemaking isn’t a reaction to conflict; it’s a way of life. That said, conflict is an everyday reality that requires everyday peace… Our discipleship invitation is to be everyday peacemakers who are formed and mobilized to love creatively in our conflicted world.” When conflict arises, […]
Celebrating 40 Years
Holy Saturday’s Message of Hope
Take a moment to sit and soak in a devotion for Holy Saturday written by Love’s Executive Director, Jodi Cole Meyer. Holy Saturday The Christian calendar is full at the beginning of every year. We move quickly from Epiphany to the long observance of Lent, with Holy Week capping it off: Maundy Thursday, when we […]
Draw Near: A Reflection on Advent
We continue on into a season of advent. A season of waiting. A season of expectation. A season of Hope. A season of Emmanuel, God with us. We continue to press inward to try to begin to understand the nearness of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The true depth at which He lives within us and […]
A Prayer
Dear Father God, Prayer. What is it? Prayer is when we converse or communicate with You, God about whatever is on our hearts and minds. We must believe in You first, and then with humility, and yet boldness as well as confidence, approach Your throne. According to Hebrews 4:16, “Let us then approach God’s […]
Seasons
How many of you feel like you are stuck in the waiting? Stuck not knowing where to go and not feeling led anywhere inspiring. You are not alone. You are not going to be here forever either. God is still working in the waiting. He is here with us! The song “Seasons” by Hillsong says, […]
Who Is Your Neighbor?
A Reflection on the Good Samaritan Who is your neighbor? Where is your neighborhood? Who are you called to serve? Where are you called to seek justice, show mercy and walk in humility? I recently listened to Pastor Nate Gangwer speak about the story of the Good Samaritan. He dove into how we know who […]
Working Toward Relationship and Justice
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.8″ hover_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.8″ hover_enabled=”0″] The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. John 1:14 (The Message) Our neighborhood has been hurting. For three months, partner churches have worked through Love INC to actively respond to the community’s need for food and get it into the hands of […]
Racial Justice
“The Hope of Easter”
“I took this picture as cars filled up the parking lot for a drive-in church service on Easter morning.” A guest blog from Caleb Horjus, Youth Ministry Intern at Bauer Christian Reformed Church. Easter this year was a bit different, wasn’t it? I’m not sure what your church experience was like Easter morning, but mine […]