Faith at Work

Reimagining Our Faith: Moving Beyond “Does It Have to Be This Way?” When life feels unfair or limited, there’s a sacred question we can ask: “Does it have to be this way?” This question opens the door to reimagining—not wishful thinking, but a core practice of faith that runs throughout Scripture. What Does It Mean to Reimagine in Faith? Reimagining is at the heart of biblical faith. It’s what the...

The Power of Release: Finding Freedom Through Letting Go Have you ever held your breath so long that your chest tightened and your head began to spin? That desperate need for release reminds us of something profound: letting go isn’t just good—it’s necessary for life itself. We live in a culture obsessed with control. We’re told to “hang in there” and hold tight to our possessions, opinions, grudg...

In a world where financial anxiety keeps us awake at 3 AM doing “anxious math,” we need to remember God’s story about money. This isn’t just about budgets and bank accounts—it’s about discipleship and the narratives that shape our hearts. Why Jesus Talked So Much About Money Jesus spoke frequently about money, not because he was obsessed with finances, but because how we handle money reveals our s...

What Does True Peace Look Like? Understanding God’s Justice in Action When we think about peace, many of us picture quiet moments, the absence of conflict, or a sense of calm. But what if our understanding of peace is too small? What if true peace isn’t just the absence of something negative, but the active presence of something transformative? The peace of Christ is not the mere absence of confli...

When Faith Becomes Action: Making Service Second Nature What if love could become second nature to all of us in all of our relationships? What if our hands moved before our egos set in, and service felt as natural as breathing? These questions challenge us to examine how our faith translates into tangible action in the world around us What Does Real Faith Look Like? James asks a blunt question in...

Called to Go and Tell: How Ordinary People Share Extraordinary News In a world where fewer people seem to be entering traditional ministry roles, God is calling ordinary believers to extraordinary mission. The Spirit invites regular people—teachers, mechanics, students, retirees—to share good news right where they already are. Mission isn’t a program we follow; it’s a path we walk as we tell a bet...

Reconciliation: Not an Impossible Dream Reconciliation isn’t an impossible dream. As followers of Christ, it’s a path we can walk with others in the world—a journey that begins at a table. What Can We Learn from Church History About Reconciliation? The Church of the Brethren has a story marked by fracture and pain. With 36 schisms or church splits throughout its history, it reveals the struggle of...

Opening the Circle: Embracing Diversity in Faith and Community What if our calling is to open up the circle of faith, community, and church just a little bit wider? Not someday in some future far away, but today, and then again tomorrow. Picture a circle of chairs. Some are full, but some are empty—and they're empty on purpose. The core of the gospel is a widening circle of open relationships, not...

Discovering Your Ministry: How Every Christian Is Called to Serve We often think of ministry as something reserved for pastors, priests, and church staff. But the truth is far more inclusive and empowering: every Christian is called to ministry. This isn't just a nice sentiment—it's a biblical mandate that transforms how we view our everyday lives. What Does It Mean to Be Called? Peter describes b...

Breaking the Spiral of Violence: Jesus' Way of Peace In a world where violence seems inevitable and retaliation feels justified, Jesus offers a radically different approach to addressing evil and injustice. While empires throughout history have claimed that peace comes through force and war, Christ's example challenges us to consider a more transformative path. The Historical Context of War and Pe...

Called to Be Different: Living as Christ's Transformed People In a world obsessed with conformity, Jesus calls His followers to something radically different. This isn't about being weird for weirdness' sake, but about allowing Christ—not culture, markets, or algorithms—to shape our patterns of living and thinking. What Does It Mean to Be Transformed Rather Than Conformed? Paul begins Romans 12 wi...

Inviting Others Into Obedience: Our Holy Calling as Followers of Christ God calls His people not just to live faithfully but to invite others into the joy and challenge of obedience. This calling begins with our own households and children, then extends to the nations. We are meant to wrestle with this holy calling - to live obediently ourselves and invite others into that same obedience. What Doe...

Worship as a Laboratory of Faith: The Brethren Way Worship is a workshop, a laboratory of faith. What we do with God shapes what we believe about God, and what we believe about God shapes what we do when we gather. This powerful cycle forms the foundation of our spiritual lives. As the early church in Acts demonstrated, believers devoted themselves daily to teaching, table fellowship, and prayers....

Cultivating Courageous Peace and Letting Go of Power As we approached the end of Lent, we found ourselves in the powerful story from Luke where Jesus enters Jerusalem. This moment represents a profound contrast between two different processions entering the city on the same day - one led by Pontius Pilate from the west, and the other by Jesus from the east. A Tale of Two Parades: What Was Really H...

Radical Obedience: What It Really Means to Follow Jesus Most of us assume that being a Christian means having made a conscious decision to follow Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We believe that Christianity isn't a title you inherit but a trail you decide to walk. Yet, when we probe what this commitment costs in daily life, we discover that our experiences, assumptions, and cultural biases lead u...

When Love Goes Looking: Crossing Boundaries and Finding the Forgotten Love that crosses boundaries isn't always neat or welcomed, but it's always powerful. True love shows up in tombs, wastelands, and graveyards. It searches for the forgotten and calls out until we are found. What Does God's Pursuing Love Look Like? In Isaiah, God declares, "I was ready to be found, but you weren't even looking."...

Finding Wisdom: How to Listen to the Spirit of Truth In John 16, Jesus tells his disciples something puzzling: "There is so much more I want to tell you, but I just can't right now." Imagine being in their shoes - Jesus is about to leave, and suddenly he drops this divine cliffhanger. It's like your boss saying, "There's a presentation due tomorrow, I'll explain it then," or your dentist saying, "...

Finding Your True Purpose: A Guide to Authentic Living in a Conformist World Life often presents us with choices between conforming to society's expectations and staying true to our authentic selves. This message explores how we can discover our genuine purpose and use our unique gifts while resisting the pressure to conform. The Pressure to Conform: Then and Now The ancient Roman Empire, much lik...