What is this barefoot spirituality that God asks of Moses? Shoes and the social rules governing when we wear them are complex and culturally conditioned. Taking them off can be…

How would you describe Moses’ frame of mind in verse 3? Perhaps curious, intrigued… certainly motivated. Something unusual was happening, and Moses decided to stop and investigate. He didn’t shy away from his questions, but let them lead him forward.

Too often religion suggests to us a God that is not only powerful, but destructive - a spirituality that manipulates and devours us - absolutely burns us down. But what Moses experienced…

How do we as followers of Jesus in America remember and dream forward on the 4th of July? A collection of quotes, a poem, and even a song to muse over with Jesus today.

Though the text so often tempts us to focus on Moses as special, as far above us somehow spiritually, the way that he connects with God is available to all of us - to you and me normal people.

Let’s compare Christena Cleveland’s White Male God with God as Wisdom - Sophia - Jesus. Listen to how She describes Herself:

Today is for those who, as the holiday festivities ramped up, up, up, felt heavier and heavier. Perhaps it’s grief or loneliness. We see you. God sees you. Sensory or social overload. Expectations you don’t feel you can meet. We see you. God sees you.

Content Warning: Today’s devo addresses sexual violence.

Have you ever stopped and allowed yourself to imagine God as grandmother? Let’s try a little devotional experiment. Pull to mind an image of the most amazing abuelita you know - strong, loving, persistent, wise. Keep her face in front of you mentally as you read this parable Jesus gave of how God is at work in the world.

What do you learn from children when you’re in a space to really notice them? What childlike parts of your own heart do you have a tendency to consider a bother (like the disciples) and scold?

An apology and reflection on true friendship and growth.