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Savoring Advent

As a young, newly married pastor, I had grandiose plans for how Micah, my husband, and I would form new traditions around Christmas. I read of an idea – most likely from scrolling for a prolonged period of time on Pinterest – that a brilliant way to count down to Christmas was to create your… Read On

Published December 2, 2021

How is Our Plumb Line?

Culture & Perspectives

How is Our Plumb Line?

Love of God and love of neighbor are binding and essential principles in our faith. This was the primary message I was hoping that folks heard during my July 2021 sermon in my local church. The assigned lectionary text for the week came from Amos… Read On

Published November 12, 2021

Reading the Bible Through a “Jesus Lens”

Culture & Perspectives

Reading the Bible Through a “Jesus Lens”

Followers of Jesus around the world recognize the importance of the Bible to our faith. Whether in daily devotions, Bible studies, or church services, the assumption is that the Bible is a book worthy of reading – and reading often. While there is… Read On

Published October 28, 2021

Finding Rest in a Restless Age

Culture & Perspectives

Finding Rest in a Restless Age

“This is what the Lord says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls, … ” Jeremiah 6:16a All of us long for rest, yet a sense of… Read On

Published September 16, 2021

Architects of Hope

Culture & Perspectives

Architects of Hope

Think about the last time you were in traffic. It makes us late, and it impacts our health. It sucks to be stuck “in traffic.” But think about it another way. What if we started to say, “we are traffic?” What if, instead of traffic happening… Read On

Published July 27, 2021

Caring for Families of People in Prison

Caring for Families of People in Prison

There are around 2.7 million children in the US who have at least one parent incarcerated.1 Five million people have had a parent in jail or prison at some point in their childhood. Incarceration numbers in the US are alarming in general, but these… Read On

Published July 7, 2021

Pandemic Prepared

Impact + Profiles

Pandemic Prepared

This article was originally written in January 2021 for our 2020 Annual Report. Since then, India has experienced significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Please join us in praying for the BIC Church in India as they face this challenge… Read On

Published June 18, 2021

Snapshots of a Growing Church

Impact + Profiles

Snapshots of a Growing Church

The Brethren in Christ wouldn’t be the Church it is today without our long history of church planting. Over the course of our nearly 250 years, it has been an important avenue of growth and a legacy we continue to support. To get an inside look… Read On

Published June 4, 2021

Stressed Out? The Bible Offers Practical Help

Culture & Perspectives

Stressed Out? The Bible Offers Practical Help

The latest reports estimate that over 50% of Americans (that’s most of us!) will encounter the need for professional mental health services over their lifetime. The root of many of the mental health challenges that we face is fear, both conscious… Read On

Published May 20, 2021

Cultivating an Online Faith Community

Culture & Perspectives + Impact

Cultivating an Online Faith Community

Because of group gathering restrictions, many churches were forced to turn to online worship services in 2020. While this change was unexpected, it provided an opportunity for leaders to adapt and rethink what church looks like. We invited pastors… Read On

Published April 28, 2021