In 2015, Tim McGraw released a song that soared to the top of the charts, “Humble and Kind.” The official video, found on YouTube, gives substance to the profound differences among the peoples of our world and the simple bond of our humanity. …
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A Raven of Hope
Covenant pastor Tim Hawkinson finds direction on an anxious, uncharted road.
Companion in Suffering
Suffering comes in all packages. We suffer from illnesses and disease, we suffer in relationships with unresolved wounds, we suffer from our own choices and because of others’ choices, and we suffer under broken systems and systemic beliefs. …
Changing Pastures
We wrestle with change. As our post-modern culture continues to demonstrate dramatic differences in how people talk about faith, we are being called to change. …
God Is Able
“Philip said to him, ‘Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied’” (v. 8). Though Philip and the rest of the disciples walked with the Messiah, experiencing firsthand the miracles he performed, it was not enough. They still needed more convincing. …
Lament for Ahmaud Arbery
Lament for Ahmaud Arbery May 8, 2020 O Lord, we come before your throne in excruciating pain and immense sorrow. We cry out echoing the psalmist, asking, “How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long [...]
The Way
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (v. 6). Thomas failed to grasp what Christ’s ministry entailed. He had his mind set on a worldly pathway. …
The Value of Sacrifice
Covenant pastor Mike Guerrero finds Scripture coming to life in a grocery store produce aisle
A Place Prepared
“In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?” (v. 2).
As troubling and difficult as a life spent walking in faith can be, …
Light in the Darkness
Jesus came into the world to illuminate the truth regarding its state. Those who believe in him see the conditions that sin conceals, and they become replicators of the light. …
The Offense of Conviction
It is a good sign when one takes offense to the gospel. In fact, it is just cause for rejoicing since it is evidence of the Holy Spirit piercing the heart of that individual. …
Trust-filled Lament
Trust-filled Lament by Ellen Kogstad | May 4, 2020 Jesus was asked an astute question, “Lord, teach us to pray.” In this year filled with angst and fear what can we even say or pray. No words are adequate, our [...]