"Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it." -Hebrews 13:1-2 What if you treated every person you encountered today as if they were an angel of God?

"Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven." When we pray these words, we volunteer ourselves to make this world look more like heaven - a kingdom of peace, justice, compassion, truth, and Love. How will you make this world look more like heaven today?

Our lives are like a lamp meant to shine brightly the image & love of God to the world. Lent is a season to reflect on the "smudges" dimming our light, the patterns of behavior & habits that prevent us from being Christ to one another. How can you brighten your lamp this Lent?

"Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself." -Khalil Gibran

Can we have enough Mary Oliver quotes? Of course not. "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" -#MaryOliver

In Luke 15, the Parable of the Loving Father reminds us that whatever your past, your mistakes, your sins - the Father loves you and is holding a party. All are invited; none are excluded. All that's asked is you accept the invitation of grace and join in the celebration.

"Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder." -Rumi Let us speak to each other with wisdom, not aggression. Let us learn from one another with humility, not judgment. Let us seek peace together, not power.

We're kicking off the month of May with Be Kind to Animals Week! Take your pup for an extra walk each day, go plant-based all week, donate to or volunteer with your local rescue group — the opportunities to be kind to animals is endless! How will you be celebrating?

In John 21:1-19, Jesus shows up for his friends to remind them of his love for them and his mission for them to the world. How does Jesus show up in your life? How can YOU be Christ's presence to a world that's hurting and in need of his love today?

I always enjoy when a local radio host always signs off in this wonderfully concise way: "Be great. Be grateful. And always be kind." Good words to start the week!

"Peacemaking is a full-time vocation that includes each member of God's people." -Henri Nouwen On this Memorial Day and after a week of deep tragedy, how will you work to make peace in the world today? There is no place in the Kingdom of God or of the Way of Jesus for violence.

Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday (Acts 2:1-21) when we celebrate the Holy Spirit filling the disciples. Christianity spread like wildfire. Research shows the modern Church is "declining." How might God's Holy Spirit be pushing us in a new direction to not only survive, but thrive?

Gratitude is a necessary ingredient for a peaceful soul and a healthy mind. What have you said "thank you" for today - to God, to your family, to your neighbor, to a stranger, to the earth itself, to your own self? Give thanks.

Our region is currently in the middle of intense drought. No rain; dry scorching days. The ground desperate for water, cleansing, renewal. Droughts can occur in our souls, too. We lack & thirst for peace. How do you find renewal in God's love during times of spiritual drought?

Every mighty tree now rooted deep into the earth once was a small, seemingly insignificant seed. What small detail in your life holds immense potential for greatness? Where are the subtle areas God may be nudging you to do great things in the world? Keep your eyes & heart open.

When faced with problems & injustice that seem overwhelming and impossible to solve, remember small acts matter. No wrong has ever been made right through inaction. "Don't do nothing because you can't do everything." -Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Luke 12:32-34. Jesus comforts us with the assurance God delights in giving us the Kingdom. Then, Jesus challenges us to therefore live generously, without fear or hesitancy to share our love, our blessings, our resources with the world in need.

"I always live in the present. The future I cannot know. The past I no longer have." -Fernando Pessoa Today is a beautiful, sacred gift. It is rich with potential and meaning. Breathe deeply and be present, for in this moment we are fully alive. Be grateful. Be, here, now.

"And he who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.'" -Revelation 21:5a (Rev. 21:1-5 for reference) This is the world's grand finale: Christ making all things new. We're moving toward redemption, unity, peace, wholeness. Take heart. Be hopeful. Love.