By Brother Brian Shimer When Olympian, Ilia Malinin, fell four times during his free skate, the champion came in eighth place. Although understandably devastated, Ilia did not retreat into self-pity, but genuinely celebrated gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov’s victory. For this, Ilia is a finalist for the 2026 Fair Play Award which “recognizes acts of sportsmanship, […]
By Brother Brian Shimer “Are you available? I’m having an attack,” the text read from the 31-year-old male client. He called. He was home alone with his two young children and was panicking, hyperventilating, and crying. Speaking slowly, I told him, “I want you to just breathe, focus on what it feels like to breathe, […]
By Brother Brian Shimer Once we reached this core abuse memory, I asked the woman sitting before me, “You have told me, you are not a follower of Jesus, but He can make a difference. Is it alright with you, if I invite him to show up in your memory of the abuse? He will […]
By Brother Gary Wheeler We are now entering the liturgical season of Lent, as we discipline ourselves to prepare for the cross. During this time, our weekly UCAI devotions will focus on Romans 5, with each author taking part of or an entire verse from the chapter. Today, we look at the first half of […]
By Sister Cheryl Jacobs “See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. 2 But who can endure the day of his coming, and […]
By Brother Matt Henson The Christmas celebration occurred a little over one month ago. The memories of families gathered, late-night services to celebrate Jesus’ birth, and the beautiful music of Christmas are still fresh in our minds. Yet, in just over two weeks, we will transition into a season of preparation called Lent, the 40-days leading […]
By Brother Brian Shimer My word for 2025 was hope, and how much I needed it. From house remodel to soul renovation, 2025 was a year of holding onto hope and seeing God move in magnificent ways. For 2026, Jesus’ visit to Nain in Luke 7:11-17 to raise the widow’s only son stands out prominently. […]
