Friends Journal

The word hesed, which occurs frequently in the Hebrew Bible, describes the condition of a relationship—sometimes between two people, but more often between God and humanity. It has layers of meaning that don’t translate neatly into a single word; "loyalty" or "trust" capture some of its complexity, but they don't convey the "lovingkindness" at the core of the relationship.

In this week's Look to the Light message, we reflect on the boundless hesed God has for humanity, and why we struggle at times to show God and each other that steadfast love in return.

https://quaker.org/2026/06/01/i-desire-steadfast-love/

"Among all the experiences I had in Bolivia, I particularly connected with and became interested in visiting Quaker churches," Jasson Arevalo reports. "Even now, nearly two years after the trip, recalling each meeting for worship, each conversation and encounter with my Bolivian Quaker brothers and sisters[,] still stirs deep emotion in me."

The Power of God at Work The contextual theological dynamics of Quakers in Bolivia.

"Remember," Jesus tells his disciples, at the end of Matthew's gospel, "I am with you always, to the end of the age.” We often trace Quaker spirituality back to the moment when George Fox heard the voice that informed him "there is one, even Christ Jesus, who can speak to your condition."

Do Friends today believe these promises?

https://quaker.org/2026/05/25/i-am-with-you-always/