"From the deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry." (Jonah 2:1-10). Julie and Liz kayaked off the coast of California, scouting for humpback whales. Humpbacks are known for being active near the surface, making them easy to spot. The two women got the surprise of … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 4th

"Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter?" (Isaiah 58:7). For years, the Horn of Africa has suffered from a brutal drought that has devastated crops, killed livestock, and imperiled millions. Among the most vulnerable-like the people at Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp who've fled from … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 3rd

"I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever. (John 14:16). Making his preflight checks for a flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to NYC, a flight attendant noticed a passenger visibly anxious and concerned about flying. He sat in the aisle, held her hand, … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 2nd

"You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence." (Matthew 23:25) In the worst UK residential fire since World War II, fire engulfed the 24 story Grenfell tower building in West London, claiming the lives of 70 people. Investigations revealed a primary reason the flames spread … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 1st

"Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all these thing will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33). In 1921, artist Sam Rodia began construction on his Watts towers. Thirty-three years later, seventeen sculptures rose as high as thirty meters over Los Angeles. Musician Jerry Garcia was dismissive of Rodia's lifework. "That's the … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Apr. 30th