Looking back on some of our Commons articles and reflections from 2025.

“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death…” - Philippians 3:10 Our church is in Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Recently, while dwelling in the word in Acts 16, (Paul’s vision and subsequent change of direction, plans and strategy) I was in awe of the love he had for this Community of Hope he started in Philippi. He is also clear in his call to a higher level of commitment to a life completely in,...

There is a shift happening – and it is a good one. It is not complete, at least not in me. But it is underway, and I am ever so grateful for it.