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...we believe in the possibility of change and in the necessity of reform, not just of institutions, but of people – because churches, schools, businesses, and governments are made up of people – and as they change, the institutions they create and sustain, change too. [1] by Nelly Bube of Kazakhstan Joel 2:23-32 and Luke 18:9-14 October 26, 2025 Dr. Todd R. Wright Can people change? It’s an important question to be asking on Reformation Sunday – the day when Presbyterians al

When Jesus saw that his followers were in danger of losing heart, Luke remembers him telling a parable about praying always and not losing heart. [1] “The persistent Widow” by James B. Janknegt, 2017 Luke 18:1-8 October 19, 2025 Dr. Todd R. Wright It seemed like a simple question. The Pharisees asked when the Kingdom of God was coming, and Jesus gave a dark answer. He talked about upcoming days of suffering – like in the time of Noah – people were eating and drinking, marryin

This is the thought that captured my imagination. Our praise is not the marching step of duty, it is the dance of joy; it is not the settled and predictable phrase that we can repeat without emotion, it is the giggle of delight; our praise is like jazz! [1] “Ten Lepers” by James Christensen Luke 17:11-19 October 12, 2025 Dr. Todd R. Wright I thought this was just another healing story … and then, as I was doing my research this past week, I ran across a comment that sent my i

He is reminding them that they are called to do their work – to lead little ones to faith and forgive habitually – and not expect gold...