Living Into God’s Promise of Legacy
Even when we can’t see the full outcome of our efforts, God is working through us, extending promises that reach beyond our lifetime. To align our lives with this divine legacy, we can practice three key actions…
A Promise of Legacy
After spending 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first democratically elected president. He didn’t use his position to secure power for himself or his allies. Instead, he focused on reconciliation, knowing that the work of healing a nation couldn’t be achieved in his lifetime.
He is Listening
Today’s author is Mischa Beary, Sacred Settlement Prince of Peace Intentional Neighbor. 1 Samuel 1:9-11,19-20;2:1-10 Photo by Amaury Gutierrez on Unsplash Hannah’s story and her beautiful song she sings to the LORD echoes that of Job and Mary; both...Hannah’s Prayer
Today’s author is Debbie Jorgens, Director of Congregational Care and Visitation. 1 Samuel 1 Yesterday we heard the story of Hannah, a young woman who desperately wants to conceive and bear a child. But years go by, and she remains barren. Her husband, Elkanah,...Divine Role Reversals
This Sunday we’ll turn to the story of Hannah, a woman who is challenged by the realities of a society that values her only as far as her ability to create progeny. To be called out as “childless,” whether thousands of years ago or even still today, is an attack that is especially cruel and deeply misguided. But God’s commitment to Hannah stands in defiant contrast to the world’s expectations and highlights the power of divine role reversals.