by Joni Chiang | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
In recent days we have watched, collectively as a world, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has unfolded. Since last year, some of us have been trying to guess at Putin’s intentions as he has amassed forces on the border. Since last week, many of us have been checking...
by Joni Chiang | Feb 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Every year, February 14th comes as a reminder that we, as humans made in God’s image, are wired to give and receive love. We’re inundated with media messages about love–what it should look like, how it should be expressed. We talk about love...
by Joni Chiang | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Long before Joe Dominguez became a real estate agent, he knew a woman named Stephanie*. With eight children and no place to call home, she had bounced from place to place for a year and a half, relying on the support of a few churches in Denver. Despite having taken...
by Joni Chiang | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Love your neighbor.” Most of us recognize those words as part of the Great Commandment (love the Lord your God . . . and love your neighbor as yourself), but what does it really mean? Does it mean to be inclusive? Generous? Kind? When it comes to showing...
by Joni Chiang | Aug 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been around churches or in small groups for a while, you might be familiar with the question, “How’s your spiritual life?” The intentions are good — friends and family want to check in on how you’re actively building a life of faith. Sometimes if the answer...
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