Need to nourish the soul
38 Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him. 39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at Jesus’s feet and listened to what he was saying. 40 But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that […]
Paths that lead to God
All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his decrees. Photo by Thimo van Leeuwen on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Praising God
I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up and did not let my foes rejoice over me. Photo by Diana Simumpande on Unsplash Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Freedom to serve and love
13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become enslaved to one another. 14 For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." 15 If, however, you bite and devour one another, take care that you […]
Longing for God
1 As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God.2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.When shall I come and behold the face of God? Photo by Nathan McBride on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
In awe of God’s care
3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; 4 what are humans that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? 5 Yet you have made them a little lower than God and crowned them with glory and honor. Photo by Brooke Lark […]
God’s offer of freedom and peace
17 Hear what God says! In the last days, I will offer My Spirit to humanity as a libation. Your children will boldly speak the word of the Lord. Young warriors will see visions, and your elders will dream dreams. 21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be liberated into God’s freedom and peace. Photo of […]
Come
The Spirit and the bride say, "Come."And let everyone who hears say, "Come."And let everyone who is thirsty come.Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift. Photo by Vitor Monthay on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Peace I leave with you
25 "I have said these things to you while I am still with you. 26 But the Advocate,[i] the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to […]
Outside the box
1 Now the apostles and the believers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also accepted the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him, 3 saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" 4 Then Peter began to explain it to them, step by step, saying, 5 "I was in the […]
My cup overflows
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Photo by Ekaterina Shakharova on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
The power of love
Mission workers Akiko Aratani and Raymond Epp shares their thoughts on the phrase "To serve with love." Akiko and Ray serve as directors of Menno Village, an organic farm near Sapporo, Japan, where they also hold seminars and training in sustainable agriculture and creation care. They participate in the Japan Mennonite Christian Church Conference (Hokkaido).