The Bible uses images of God as a mother, in addition to images of God as a father, to help us understand how great God’s love is for us. Many people have anxiety-producing images of God as a stern disciplinarian. In the Bible, God uses images of being like a mother to express God’s intimate love and tenderness toward us.

Pope Francis is rightfully praised for how he focused the attention of the Catholic Church and the whole world on people who are marginalized and left out. He was also a practical teacher with simple wisdom about how to live our everyday lives. He taught that continued discernment is needed after you make a decision, to evaluate whether it was a good decision or not. Is there gratitude to God, renewed energy, and freedom to let it go?

Take this 5-question quiz to see if you know what the Bible says about Jesus’s resurrection. Image by Pisit Hing, provided by Unsplash...

The Bible includes evidence for the resurrection of Jesus that was obtained from eyewitnesses, and today’s Christians experience his living presence now. Writing around 25 years after Jesus died and rose, Paul identifies a large number of people who saw the resurrected Jesus, some of whom he had talked with. It’s roughly the same as believing a book published today about events in the year 2000 (25 years ago) that includes eyewitness reports from people the author interviewed

Everywhere you turn in American history, African American history is embedded in the story. Black History Month is not enough; we need to learn how Black history is intertwined with all of American history.

How to nurture a deep relationship and continual conversation with God while serving others, as you talk with God throughout your day.

Literacy champion Frank Laubach showed how working to help others and praying constantly in a personal relationship with God go together.

Our society sees through the eyes of billionaires and influencers. God sees from the perspective of the people at the bottom. A comparison.

Actually, the first Christian documents – Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians – used language indicating that Jesus is God 275 years before the Council of Nicaea.

Betty Boynton was a 15-year-old "foot soldier" for voting rights in Selma. Every movement for justice needs foot soldiers. Are you one?

In 1 Thessalonians, Paul calls for gentleness, affection, purpose, and the care of a mother or father for their children.

Jimmy Carter never lost his empathy for people in small towns. He showed us how to practice solidarity, which is the call of all Christians.

He never said "thank you." It’s a little thing, but it can have a big impact. Routinely giving thanks can change your whole outlook on life.

My wife Sonia and I were practicing. As I began to sing the second verse of my part, my voice cracked, I choked up, and I couldn’t go on.

In family relationships, choose respect rather than harsh words. When I was a teacher, I sometimes saw the verbal boxing matches that go...

The Letter of James encourages us to think, act, and pray differently. The Book of James cautions us that the way we treat the poor may...

Joseph and Jesus offer insights on how to deal with political uncertainties.

Let the one who is without sin do what? The story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery is really about the death penalty.

A reflection for Earth Day and every day. I saw a meme that said, “I don’t follow the Science.  I follow Jesus.”  ...

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