This episode explores the invitation to notice others as God sees them, not as the world does. As we reflect on Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus, we’re challenged to name the overlooked, to practice compassion, and to be surprised by God’s upside-down perspective. What might it mean to live more attentive, compassionate, and loving today?

This episode explores how baptism draws us into God’s purpose, not simply to follow the rules, but to live with courage and love. We reflect on Jesus, the witnesses who have gone before us, and the promises of baptism that shape our lives. What might it mean to live more faithfully and courageously today?

This episode explores how easy it is to feel lost—whether through doubt, busyness, or chasing the wrong directions in life—as we reflect on Jesus’ parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin. What might it mean to live more trusting and faith-filled today, knowing that God seeks us out and never stops pursuing us with love?

Choose Life - Encouragement Everywhere

This episode explores what it means to “choose life” in the everyday, through forgiveness instead of resentment, compassion instead of indifference, and community instead of isolation. As we reflect on Scripture and the witness of others, we are invited to consider: What might it mean to live more faithful, attentive, and courageous today?

What does it mean to follow Jesus “outside the camp”?

This episode explores the deep connection between the mystery of Christ’s glory and our call to live out practical acts of love and service, as we reflect on Hebrews 13. What might it mean to live more faithfully and courageously today—stepping outside our comfort zones to love, serve, and walk alongside those on the margins, where Jesus is always waiting?

Seeing and Serving with Christ’s Compassion

What does it look like to really see the people around us, especially those who are hurting?

This episode reflects on the story of Jesus healing the woman in Luke 13 and invites us to open our eyes and hearts to those in need. How can we share Christ’s love in real, authentic ways in our everyday lives?

Seeing the world from an airplane, up in the clouds, looking down at the earth with its tiny houses and cars, changes your perspective! Perhaps that is why worshiping outdoors on summer days is so powerful. A new location shifts how we see things. It reminds us not only to notice the familiar people and places we cherish, but also to expand our understanding. And sometimes, that expanded vision can feel disruptive.

Fourteenth-century mystic Julian of Norwich lived through immense social, political, and religious turmoil. In the midst of it, she received a series of visions that transformed her understanding of God.

Take a moment to reflect on God’s love for all people and the whole created world. How is your perspective changed as you meditate on God’s care for everything? May we come to see, deeply and truly, that nothing can separate us from the love of God.

The gifts that God gives us in this life, require responsibility and faithfulness. Rev. Jane tells a story of adopting their first puppy and what it takes to be faithful to the promises that God has made. We are all called to be faithful, watchful, and diligent. As a member of a church, we are blessed to be part of a community of people who are actively seeking God’s kingdom and sharing the work of building God’s city together. May we trust in God’s faithful promises and do our part to further the kingdom of God in our time.

“Do not be afraid,” Jesus tells them, “it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”