All of us can be "on a mission" and of service to others right in the places where we are, in the midst of whatever we are doing—at home, at work, in the neighborhood, with family, with friends, and strangers.

Unplugging has a spiritual dimension as well. The Bible is full of encouragement and examples of people taking time apart, what the Bible calls Sabbath.

What epic journeys have you taken, either travelling or in your life experiences? And what did you learn about yourself, others, the world, or God along the way?

“Jesse found himself at the end of his 20s with a broken bank account, a broken body, and a broken family. In the midst of that pain, he discovered his brokenness better equipped him to share God’s grace than his striving ever had.”

Do you have a sense of God in your daily work, whatever that is? Does God seem more present or absent in your day-to-day? Does your daily work have a spiritual connection for you? How? Why?

Most superhero stories operate in this way. Batman is about overcoming fear. Spiderman is about power and responsibility. (Did someone say “geeking out?”) The Christmas story operates in the same way.

"If the only prayer we ever utter to God is 'Thank you" that is enough." - Meister Eckhardt

According to the American Psychological Association, money is the number one stressor in our lives, and yet we rarely talk about it.

Peter Rollins says that usually, we see doubt as a bad thing, evidence of a shaky or insufficient faith—evidence of our distance (a falling away) from God. Instead, he argues, that doubt is the very thing that draws us closer to God.

"According to the latest Pew report, almost 1 in 5 Americans identify themselves as 'spiritual but not religious.' In other words, they have some feeling, some intuition of something greater, but feel allergic to institutions." - Time Magazine

Throughout its history, the Bible has been both a source of angst and inspiration for many. It's been used to justify hate and discrimination, and at the same time, it has moved many to make the world a better place. The Bible is a complex and complicated book, and it remains a mystery to many.

Does God really care who wins the NBA Finals, Superbowl, or World Cup?

Our images of God have a powerful influence in our lives—whether we consider ourselves religious, spiritual, or nothing at all. But much of the time we don't give it much thought. So, what is your image of God? How does it shape your life, your faith?

Between the bombings and manhunt in Boston and the explosion at a fertilizer plant that rocked the town West, Texas—and other news about shootings and avalanches—last week was, well, one hell of a week.

Have you ever come back from the dead?

We wondered how when we talk about rituals in church it seems so old, archaic, and less than relevant, but when Starbucks says it, it’s suddenly cool.

That's how the best conversations start, don't they?