by Steve Thomason | Oct 31, 2025 | Devos
Today is Halloween—technically, All Hallows’ Eve—and I want to reflect on why we are so fixated on the day before a thing in our society. All Hallows’ Eve, according to European legend, is the night before All Saints’ Day. The focus of the whole event should...
by Steve Thomason | Oct 27, 2025 | Spiritual Formation
There’s a question I hear again and again when I talk with faithful church members—especially among older generations: “Why don’t my children or grandchildren go to church anymore?” It’s not just a question about attendance. It’s a question about belonging, faith, and...
by Steve Thomason | Oct 20, 2025 | Art
https://youtu.be/CbWxeBDbvUY?si=7KK43anwQdl93mJv I’m excited to share another sketchbook with you filled with plen air landscape, faces in pen and ink, oil painting, zentangles, and more. A special shout out to @artofjesskarp for inspiration on making a cover...
by Steve Thomason | Oct 19, 2025 | Devos
Yesterday was “No Kings Day” where millions of people around the USA gathered in protest against President Trump’s actions and attitude in office. This morning I was preparing the Visual Lectionary resource for Christ the King Sunday that is coming...
by Steve Thomason | Oct 6, 2025 | Devos
The Gospel reading this week tells the story of Jesus’ encounter with ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19. The geography of this story matters. Jesus is traveling from Galilee to Jerusalem. He is in a region “between Galilee and Samaria.” (Remember, the Jews in Jesus’ day...
