Update: As more reporting has been done on this issue, more accurate numbers have become available on the number of children separated from their parents. From April 19th-May 31st, 1995 children were separated according to Department of Homeland Security data. The … Continue reading
By Nancy Sollenberger Heishman, director of the Office of Ministry “And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47b). Every year I look forward to the celebration of the Pentecost season. It … Continue reading
When I was younger, I always thought I was going to be a Physical Therapist. I was going to study Health and Exercise Science, get my Doctorate, and then be a PT for the rest of my life, helping people … Continue reading
Psalm 77: 11-15 Question for the day: Asaph was distressed. He starts out Psalm 77 in the midst of unanswered prayer and pours out his concerns (v. 3). Rather than staying stuck in that moment he applies the principle of … Continue reading
By Andrew Kurtz I’d like to share the story of how and why I found myself in Northern Ireland. In the days before BVS orientation, I was an absolute wreck. I had spent two months of the summer trying to … Continue reading
Luke 2:8-14 Prayer for the day: The heavens and the earth rejoice. Thank you, God, for the glad tidings you bring through Mary and Joseph. May our celebration of the child, Jesus, awaken in us the good news, and … Continue reading
John 20:1-18 Question for reflection: Why at times is it so hard to recognize Jesus? What does it sound like to you when Jesus says your name? How do you respond? Prayer for the day: Heighten all my senses, … Continue reading
Luke 18:31- 34 Question for reflection: Glimpses of discernment flutter briefly across our preoccupied mind like rays of sunshine trying to break through the dense morning fog. We sense that “something important is happening, here” (Henri Nouwen), but the … Continue reading
“Peacebuilding has always been a passion of mine. . . .” Continue reading
We have a special reading today from Josh Brockway, Director of Spiritual Formation who was inspired to write for the “Black History 2020: Looking Back to Live Forward” program led by Rev. LaDonna Nkosi, the new Director of Intercultural Ministries … Continue reading
