New England Perspectives
A regularly updated collection of articles written by New England leaders and thinkers. Looking for news articles? Click here.
Contemplating the Cross This Easter: A Call to Live Differently
As Easter draws near, we are invited to contemplate the profound mystery of the Cross. The Cross is not just a symbol of suffering and death, but a powerful expression of love, grace, and transformation. To reflect on the Cross is to journey into the very heart of God’s love—a love that embraces suffering and enters our pain to heal and redeem us. This Easter let’s reflect on the Cross and explore practical ways to live out its message in our daily lives.
A Sacred Dialogue
Sarah had always thought of prayer as a monologue—a one-sided conversation where she spoke, and God, somewhere far off, listened. She grew up reciting the Lord’s Prayer, offering petitions before meals, and whispering hurried requests before bed. But something had shifted in her heart recently.
Ministering to Families with Special Needs
According to the Annie E Casey Foundation, close to 30% of U.S. households with children have at least one child with a special health care need. Among kids ages 3 to 17 with special health care needs, more than half (56%) have a current mental health or behavioral diagnosis, such as ADHD, depression, or anxiety.