Reflections

Rabbits in the Field
Den Slater Den Slater

Rabbits in the Field

I’ll chase a rabbit down any trail, and God knows that the Bible gives me plenty of rabbits and plenty of trails. This week was no exception.

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Hear the Music Again
Hunter Bates Hunter Bates

Hear the Music Again

Last week I had a dream. I know, I know, “Listening to someone talk about their dream is a nightmare,” to quote Seinfeld. But bear with me.

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How Much More
Den Slater Den Slater

How Much More

If you happen to be out on the sea floor, you might discover a snapping (pistol) shrimp and a goby fish spending their lives together. When I taught biology, symbiosis always intrigued my high school students, and the relationship between these two animals was a favorite topic. 

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Climbing Up to the Roof
Den Slater Den Slater

Climbing Up to the Roof

I spent a little time on rooftops as a teenager, though I wasn’t preparing for any of those Matthew 10 moments where Jesus tells his disciples to proclaim God’s word from the rooftops. Back then, a good roof was best used for sneaking out of the house and finding more trouble.

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A Childlike Faith
Becky King Becky King

A Childlike Faith

Every week I have the opportunity to spend time with young people who are growing, learning, and discovering both the world around them and God’s place in their lives…Their openness challenges me to think about my own faith.

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Footsteps
Den Slater Den Slater

Footsteps

Two weeks ago, I was standing on a beach watching the cold Atlantic waves roll onto the shore of Ireland. I was alone, staying at a monastery pondering God and life and all that goes with those moments of contemplation.

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