Pause+Pray

Today think about how Jesus used the tangible objects of our world to describe himself to us, especially as a door on which we can knock.

Wars, elections, and civil unrest upend our quest for peace. As the next big election nears, it will only get worse. Now is the time to ask ourselves: Am I part of the problem or the solution?

Perhaps the greatest gift we have been given is our physical body. That is why it can be confusing when we treat it with such disrespect either through our diets, our behavior, or our attitudes

The puzzle piece I carry with me today will remind me to search for a good fit no matter what the day's experiences bring.

In my mind, Jesus was a very busy guy. I think of his many, many stories of preaching, traveling, healing; it seems that people were constantly nearby—listening, asking questions, begging for a miracle.

As athletes from around the world gather to compete in this year’s Summer Olympics, we’re reminded that much of our lives is driven by competition: for jobs, resources, even in our relationships.