In Jesus’ Name
In today’s Scripture, Peter and John were brought before the council to explain themselves after they were seen healing a lame man. The council stood before them and asked, “by what power or by...
Author: Laura Colella
From Star-Struck To Something Deeper
Crowds can be fickle. Star-struck in one moment. Disheartened in the next. If you’ve ever been to a Cubs game, you know the feeling. Cheers and jeers happen every inning, every season. Since the...
Who Do You Say I Am?
In Matthew 16:15-16, Jesus asked, "Who do you say I am? This question is the most critical one anyone can answer. It reminds me of a C.S. Lewis quote from his book, “Mere Christianity”.
For The Good
I have been among many Christians who will cite Romans 8:28 as though it applies universally, exclusively focused on the “all things”. Allow me to call your attention to “for the good” and...
Available To Everyone
The Book of Acts records the wild and heroic true story of the early church. Earlier in the chapter from which today’s Scripture comes, we are told,“Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing...
What We Do With What We Have
Last summer, my high school son started a lawn mowing business in our neighborhood. He created flyers and then found the courage to go door-to-door to introduce himself and offer his services. The...
Experience Prompts Action
I’ve noticed this bumper sticker that says, “CoExist” on it and all the letters that make up the word are religious symbols. It makes sense that to maintain a civil society, we must...
Hello, Ambassador
Have you ever been to Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood? Do you know Ambassador Ertharin Cousin? If you’re familiar with either, you might know what it takes to go from humble beginnings to becoming...
Learning To Ride
Learning to ride a bike is both thrilling and terrifying. I remember riding confidently down the sidewalk with my training wheels, trying to balance the wheels and keep the handlebars straight so I...