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Job is a hard-to-read book in the Bible. In it, we see a faithful person that has much taken away. Job’s health, family, and wealth to name a few. But through the story, we learn that Job never loses faith
Job is a hard-to-read book in the Bible. In it, we see a faithful person that has much taken away. Job’s health, family, and wealth to name a few. But through the story, we learn that Job never loses faith
We lament. We grumble. For the loss of life, livelihood, and normalcy. COVID has been tough. Real tough. Still, where would we be without Jesus? In this disease, and in this dis-ease, God will bring ease and well-being. In this
Moses’s mother didn’t give him up willingly but because she was forced to as an oppressed person under a brutal regime. Moses was entrusted to the basket. Entrusted to the water. Many correlate adoption with abandonment what what of the
Some pray to be placed on higher ground while others pray to be spared from a descent. Both have their place. But what about the level ground in our life with God? This place is one of understanding we are
Esther is a great story in the bible. In the story, it is clear God wants to see human agency taken up because God has decided to want us. God wants people to join God in God’s work! In this
What do fidelity and faithfulness mean to you? And how does your faithfulness to God intersect with not giving up on neighbor? In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with special guest Dr. Gregory C. Ellison II on the
Why do we struggle as people of faith to talk of human sexuality? Something that is good and is a gift from God! Grab your popcorn and check out the Song of Solomon. This biblical song takes the idea of
Real harm can come from the tongue. Jesus’ half-brother James’ argues that the tongue cannot be tamed, and it can even set things ablaze. So, how do we as people of faith deal with one another for the benefit of
God wants us to be wealthy! Not wealthy in material things but the wealth we life riches we receive when we live close to God. In Proverbs is says ” A good name is better than great riches, God’s favor
In this special guest episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with The Rev. Natosha Reid Rice on their journeys to belonging and self-love. Both bi-racial, both black in America, and both abandoned by their mothers, they share their stories of
It can be hard to tell someone how we are feeling. Naturally, most respond “fine” when asked. This just doesn’t cut it on most days. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright discuss the rawness and emotional honestness of the
What fills you up on God? St. Paul reminds us to not be foolish in looking for answers or healing in the wrong places, but to be filled up on God and to do this by singing! To make melodies
Peter was an eyewitness to the majesty of God, and it changed him. Another word for majesty is major-ness. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation of God’s majorn-ness; its display in nature, peace beyond understanding, and
Redemption is an important theme in the Bible and in the world. It teaches us that people can come out of tough situations and that Good News can prevail. It can make brokenness new. In this episode, Bishop Wright continues
Redemption is an important theme in the Bible and in the world. It teaches us that people can come out of tough situations and that Good News can prevail. It can make brokenness new. In this episode, Bishop Wright has
There is no argument that the work of justice is hard, important, and meaningful. But how do lawyers and judges improve laws, and justice? In this episode, Bishop Wright talks with newly installed Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice David E.
There is a lot of power in consenting to God. It is about authority and using our agency to make the choice to follow God do God’s work in our lives. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright discuss what
This week’s For People is based on a prayer by Howard Thurman. “The concern which I lay bare before You today is: Whatever disaffection there is between me and those who are or have been very close to me—I would
This week’s For People is based on the below excerpt from Bishop Wright’s sermon for the Preaching Excellence Program. Many preachers are scared of John the Baptist so they dither about with what he ate or what he wore rather
Jesus But Not Jesus Clubs are groups of people that have used Jesus’ name with little allegiance to his Name. This might look like churches or Christian associations that bear little resemblance to the founder of the movement but on
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