Reflection: Plastic Words

Peter doesn’t want us to be passively aware of danger. He wants us to actively resist. All of his instructions involve some exertion on our part. “Make every effort to supplement your faith” by adding virtue on virtue. “Be all the more diligent,” “practice these qualities,” “take care,” and “pay attention.” Paying attention isn’t simply a matter of sitting up and looking around. The Greek word is a nautical term that means to keep a ship on a course toward a specific place. Stay the course!

Reflection: Wake Up and Watch

A reflection on the importance of staying awake to guard against sin. 

Reflection: Keeping Rank

A reflection on keeping step with fellow believers by keeping in step with Jesus.

Library Reflection: Sara’s Story - Plumfield Living Library in North East Wisconsin

Over the next six weeks, one thing after another drew my attention to the possibility of opening a lending library in my home. I scoffed. I have kids at home. The podcast and homeschooling keep me plenty busy. I only have 3,500 books. I am an introvert. I live in the woods 20-45 minutes away from any patron base. I have unpredictable health. But, the dream continued to settle into my heart. 
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Reflection: A Balanced Life

A spiritual reflection on a balanced life, by Diane Pendergraft. 

Reflection: An Increase of Faith

A reflection by Diane Pendergraft, originally published at The Glorious Table. 

Reflection: Why I Sabbath

In our first Saturday Morning Coffee episode, Sara talks about her family's practice of resting on Sundays. 

Reflection: Live on the Rest

A reflection on the story of Elijah, the widow, and the oil. 

Reflection: The Light of the World

"Jesus went on to say that the reason I should let my light shine before others is so they will glorify God when they see my good works. Before I get out my notebook and start making a list of the good works I could do, I need to focus on the goal: God’s glory."

Reflection: Discernment or Judgement?

"Love increases with knowledge. The more we know, the better we can discern and approve what is excellent. At its root, the word translated “excellent” in the verse above doesn’t imply that one thing is better than another, but that it is separate or different. It reminds me of the Sesame Street song that asks children to identify one item in a group that doesn’t belong with the others. That simple song was teaching children to discern."