Do you ever struggle lining up who you actually are with who you—and others—say you are? Patrick Schlabs of St. Peter's Church shares what he's learned about personal coherence and the role of grace in our identity as believers. 

It is inevitable (at some point) that questions related to the “why” of the unwanted pain and circumstances will confront issues of sovereignty and God’s right to be God. When it/they do, those moments sometimes become defining moments where God shapes character.

Throughout the Bible, Abraham is celebrated for his faith. But how is it that during long periods of waiting and silence from God, Abraham's faith did not waver? How did Abraham live out his faith in his daily circumstances—and how we can do the same? 

What if we could live from a heart of genuine love and respect for others, treating them with kindness regardless of their agreement with our beliefs? What if that love “compelled” us to share the ridiculous truth of Christ with those who truly needed to know, without picking a political party to defend?  

Burnout is harmful. It has actually destroyed many churches, ministries, and individuals. It can rattle every man and woman from the mission God has called them to do.

The sacramental imagination brings together an affirmation and appreciation for the goodness of creation with an abiding awe of the mystery of Christ incarnate.

Jesus doesn’t make me move to a different location, then give me direction. He doesn’t ask me to move at all. All I need to do is say, “Here I am. I’m right here.”

By Rev. Jamie George . I never imagined that Jesus would pull me out of the battle per se and take me to a place where I would be milking goats, gathering chicken eggs and installing fences. Nevertheless, I now realize God has led me here to prepare me for the next ministry.

Here are three principles that will help us all as we seek to communicate the great blessings our tradition has to offer in its sacramental life.

Not only can I make idols of the good things God gives me, but I can begin to think that my having received them is all down to my own superior abilities. In short I am finding I need to be reminded again and again of just exactly how sheep-like I am.