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Meek and Mighty
Jesus is the meekness of God made flesh — power held in check. We learn from Jesus how to take the "wimp factor"

Light, Glass, and Fire
Lita Brusick Johnson
The importance of prophets — ancient and contemporary — is not in themselves, but in what the Light does with and through them.

Sharing the Yoke of Jesus
Catherine Malotky
We can choose strength that is tempered and sure, yoked to the One whose wisdom and welcome are unfailing.

Bone-Deep Peace
Angela Shannon
We are called to share shalom — peace — in the world. We can begin by practicing biblical meekness with our families, friends, and colleagues.

When Words Collide
Elyse Nelson Winger
Jesus did not say: Blessed are the bold. He proclaimed: Blessed are the meek.

Holy Conversation
Peter W. Marty
In this world where nasty speech so often gets the upper hand, kindness makes for holy conversation.

Good News! You Can't Make This the Best Christmas Ever
Kathleen Kastilahn
No matter how much you bake, wrap, decorate, party, give, visit, sing, worship, or even do acts of love, Christmas is in God's hands.


Departments
Voices
Meek and Mighty
Kate Sprutta Elliott

Give Us This Day
The Meekness of the Years
Marj Leegard

Calendar Notes
December
Audrey Novak Riley

Let Us Pray
A Prayer for Advent
Debra K. Farrington

Health Wise
December Years
Molly M. Ginty

Bible Study
Blessed to Follow: The Beatitudes as a Compass for Discipleship
Martha E. Stortz
Session 4: Following with Tempered Strength
We come to understand the biblical idea of meekness by looking at two important men in the Bible — Moses and Jesus. In comparing their stories, we learn about meekness as tempered strength, power held in check.

We Recommend
Resources for action, advocacy, programs, or further study.

Grace Notes
Manifold Gifts
Linda Post Bushkofsky

Amen!
Holy Time, Holy Patience
Catherine Malotky

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Directory of Reader Services
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