Beyond Clenched Fists

Righteous anger, witnessed through injustice on the ground, becomes a spiritual invitation to act rather than remain with clenched fists.

Facets of Glory: How Culture Helps Us See God

A worship leader is told to put her shoes back on before the service because “that’s just how we do things around here.” Celeste Cecchi on what we can learn about culture and the church.

Faithfulness Over Influence

A spy series about performing for unseen watchers got Jelani Greenidge thinking about how we perform our faith.

A Burglary and a Lesson in Love

A burglary tested Mike Guerrero’s habit of helping strangers in need—but didn’t stop him from loving them.

Sometimes I Fail Judi

After nearly fifty years of marriage, Mike Guerrero writes that caring for his wife during the long good-bye of Alzheimer’s is a privilege. But sometimes, he confesses, he fails her.

Basement Therapy

Dana Bowman brings us into the cluttered basement of a difficult season, where job loss, anxiety, and overwhelm collide. Through dust, spiders, and a rediscovered telescope, she traces how small acts of courage can open space for hope when answers are still unfolding.

Handshakes and Shovels

A brief exchange in 118°F Yuma highlights the value of labor. Mike Guerrero, retired Covenant pastor, reminds us that dignity can begin when we learn someone’s name.

Confession as Formation and Proclamation

Could authentic confession be the key to effective evangelism? Discover how embracing vulnerability and truth-telling can transform the church’s witness to the world.

This Little Light of Mine

A small act of kindness, like greeting a stranger, can shine Christ’s light and transform ordinary encounters into moments of grace.