by nuc | Nov 2, 2026 | News
2 Kings 5:1–15a In our reading this week, a King called Naaman wants to be healed, but he has a particular idea of how that healing should happen. He expects the prophet Elisha to come out, perform a dramatic gesture, and make his illness disappear. Instead, Elisha...
by nuc | Oct 28, 2026 | News
1 Kings 3:4-15 There is a particular kind of discomfort that comes with not knowing. We want to know what comes next. We want to understand why things happen the way they do. We want to make the right decision, offer the right advice, and feel confident that we are...
by nuc | Oct 26, 2026 | News
1 Kings 3:4-15 When God invites Solomon to ask for whatever he desires, Solomon could have asked for wealth, power, or a long life. Instead, he asks for wisdom, a discerning heart that will help him lead well and recognize the difference between right and wrong....
by nuc | Oct 21, 2026 | News
1 Kings 8:1-11, 22-30 There’s something comforting about having a place to go when life becomes overwhelming. A familiar chair. A quiet room. A sanctuary where the candles are lit, the prayers are spoken, and for a little while, the noise of the world seems farther...
by nuc | Oct 19, 2026 | News
1 Kings 8:1-11, 22-30 When Solomon dedicates the Temple in 1 Kings, something pretty amazing happens. A cloud fills the house of the Lord, and the people witness a sign of God’s presence among them. This is a special place, built and dedicated for worship,...
by nuc | Oct 14, 2026 | News
Joshua 24:1-26Before Joshua asks the people of Israel to make a choice about their future, he reminds them of their past. He tells the story of Abraham, of Moses, of their escape from Egypt, and of their journey through the wilderness. He reminds them of the ways God...