Author Archives: Mike Givler

“We are all worshiping one God, one Christ. We’re all in this community and everybody’s welcome.”

“We’re kind of looking for some of the unfamiliar stories of the Bible that can capture people’s imagination about different parts of the Bible that maybe they haven’t given as much attention to in terms of at least the animal character.”

To my brothers and sisters in the Synod of the Trinity: Just four days ago, the Synod of the Trinity’s annual assembly adjourned after two days spent celebrating and remembering the Rev. Fred Rogers and asking “Won’t you be my neighbor?” And Saturday, in Fred’s real-life Pittsburgh neighborhood, a man filled with hatred burst into…

“For each of us, and most certainly for those who claim to be Jesus followers, the call is now. The time is long past.”

“We have attorneys, politicians, doctors. It’s very heart-warming to see a doctor sitting beside a homeless person just sharing a meal.”

A couple dozen people have traveled from Pennsylvania to Rwanda and had life-changing and life-giving experiences.

“We’ll remind people that in the midst of tragedy that God is at work and still working good in the midst of it.”

“It has never been more important for Christians to stand up and say ‘Enough!’”

“What an amazing summer of adventure, new friends and the wonderful gift of sharing God’s love through our work.”

“I’m grateful for my friend, Jim Cushman, for what his friendship and leadership meant, and that his work will continue in those who follow.”