One of the most helpful five dollar words I learned during my training to be a pastor was the word “adiaphora.”

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us [...] run with perseverance the race that is set before us.” ~Hebrews 12:1

“This article, as is true of the previous article, cannot be comprehended by reason or understanding, but must be grasped alone by faith.” -Epitome IX.2

“They sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great.” - Job 2:13

“Let your yes be yes and your no be no.” - Matthew 5:37

This past Sunday, our bible study on the book of the Acts of the Apostles was about change and discernment, two words that are bound to make anxiety rise.

“Given and shed for you”

“On a new path through tradition that will surely bring us home.”

When’s the last time you stopped and noticed?

It's always death and resurrection. It's presence through the valley of the shadow of death, not a detour around the valley altogether.

“Do this in remembrance of me.”

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:6-7

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. - Galatians 2:20a

"Wash me and I will be whiter than snow" (Psalm 51:7