We Are His Temple, But He Is Still God From the very beginning, God’s desire has been nearness. In Genesis, we do not see a building. We see a garden. We see God walking with humanity in the cool of the day. Presence is natural. Relationship is unmediated. No veil. No priesthood. No barriers. Humanity was created to live with God, among God, and before God. That was the design. Sin fractured that intimacy. Adam and Eve were driven from the garden, not because God withdrew His desire to be...

The word Sabbath stirs many images. For some, Sabbath means Sunday and church. For others, family meals around a familiar table. For others, quiet reflection and rest. Some practice Sabbath from Friday evening to Saturday evening as an intentional pause. However, we learned that the word Sabbath often has deep roots in Judeo-Christian faith and practice. That raises important questions. What is Sabbath? Why does Scripture place such weight on this practice? Are we honoring the heart of the...

Happy New Year to everyone. A new year carries a lot of meaning, and not everyone carries it the same way. For some, January feels like a clean slate, a deep breath, a fresh start. For others, the turning of the calendar feels quieter, almost like a farewell to what was. And for some, it stirs reflection on what might have been. A new year can feel hopeful and exciting, or uncertain and heavy, sometimes all at once. If you find yourself feeling a mix of those emotions, you are not alone. My...