What images do we use for justice? What images do we use for grace? And where do they intersect?
Forgiveness
What images of forgiveness come to mind? How do we live that out as individuals and as communities?
Conflict
What is your default on conflict management? What do you automatically go to? How have you seen it done well when you were the one who was the offender? And how do we work this out in our lives together?
Assisted Living Research Institute
24/7 Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Reporting Hotline: 1-800-445-6242 AssistedLiving.org is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults by compiling comprehensive research, the latest studies, and real-world insight from experts, caregivers, and seniors into easy-to-understand, actionable guides and resources.
The Trevor Project
24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386 The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998 focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
24/7 Crisis Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Giving Thanks to God
It is November and for me that means thinking about Thanksgiving and the spirit of gratitude. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday as we enter into this holiday season and really when I think about holidays all year, Thanksgiving tops the
Building Bridges, Climbing Trees
Sermon by Rev. Richard Feyen,delivered Sunday, October 30, 2022at First Christian Church in Las Cruces. First Reading: “Selected Sermons and Writing” by Pauli MurraySecond Reading: Luke 19:1-10 from Eugene Peterson’s “The Message” translation Here, in this space where we gather,
Stumbling Over The Carpet
Sermon by Rev. Richard Feyen,delivered Sunday, October 23, 2022at First Christian Church in Las Cruces. First Reading: “Be Nobody” by Lama MarutSecond Reading: Luke 18:9-14 from Eugene Peterson’s “The Message” translation Several years ago Peggy and I took a vacation
Ask Boldly – Live Justly
Sermon by Rev. Richard Feyen,delivered Sunday, October 16, 2022at First Christian Church in Las Cruces. First Reading: “Paradise in Plain Sight: Lessons from a Zen Garden” by Karen Maezen MillerSecond Reading: Luke 18:1-8 from Eugene Peterson’s “The Message” translation This