Erin Bird

In a world filled with conflict and broken relationships, the role of a mediator is essential. Every day across the planet, mediators work to […]

The book of Hebrews presents a series of profound analogies comparing Jesus to various aspects of the Old Testament. Throughout recent teachings, the author […]

The expectation when purchasing something new is simple: it should be better than what came before. Whether it’s a cell phone with a brighter […]

This teaching begins with an unexpected comparison to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. When Peter Jackson adapted the beloved trilogy for film, […]

Life has a way of shaking even the most solid foundations of faith. Sometimes it happens suddenly, like a tsunami that capsizes everything in […]

On Easter Sunday, the global church participates in a tradition. When someone proclaims “He is risen,” the response echoes back: “He is risen indeed.” […]

On a dark and rainy evening, the church gathered for a Good Friday service—not merely to observe a somber tradition, but to journey to […]

Stories have always captivated human hearts. Whether tales of hobbits carrying rings or parables about lost sheep and scattered seeds, the best stories reveal […]

The book of Hebrews contains one of Scripture’s most sobering warnings to believers—a call to spiritual maturity that challenges comfortable Christianity. This teaching examines […]

In the world of competitive athletics, great programs attract exceptional talent. When the Wartburg women’s wrestling team qualified seven wrestlers for nationals in only […]

Snow removal can serve as an unexpected reminder of physical limitations, but it also provides a fitting introduction to a much deeper topic: the […]

The phrase “nobody’s perfect” is one of the most commonly used expressions in everyday conversation. It serves as both an excuse when mistakes are […]