Faith @ First - April 24, 2026 | Faith@First

Faith @ First - April 24, 2026

Posted by Rev. Amber Good on April 24, 2026

This morning as my family got up and prepared for the day, three members of our family had to coordinate our shower times, while not over-using the hot water. Everyone was sure to brush their teeth. A few of us ran water through the coffee maker and filled our water bottles before heading out for the day. I was sure to pack my favorite beverage, a Pepsi Zero, for lunch.

In just a few hours, our family of four had used many gallons of water, all of which had been treated so as to be safe for consumption. And all of it, including the water used in coffee and Pepsi production, was taken for granted.

Water is necessary for life on Earth, so it’s no surprise Scripture is filled with momentous encounters and sacred imagery centered around it. Wells become places of unexpected meeting, rivers become places of cleansing, and “living water” becomes a promise of renewal. Isaiah speaks of God pouring water on thirsty land and pouring the Spirit upon the people reminding us that creation itself is a vessel of God’s grace.

The movement of water on Earth can mirror the movement of the Spirit in our lives. In this way, God’s creation and our faith journey are inseparably intertwined, each revealing the other’s depth and beauty. Join us this Sunday as we delve into a vision of living water that brings flourishing to all it reaches.

Keep the Faith@First,
Pastor Amber

About the Author

Rev. Amber Good

Pastor Amber Good has had a lifelong love for nature. She is passionate about integrating faith and action through sound ecosystem management which necessarily includes human beings alongside other-than-humans. Educating kids and adults about the relationships between people and nature is paramount to fostering love and care for all that inhabit Earth.

She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University School of Ag in Wildlife Science. She worked as an Interpretive Naturalist at the Upper Wabash Reservoirs, which is part of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) from June 1993 – October 1997. Amber graduated from Christian Theological Seminary in May 2022 with dual Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies degrees. She hopes to be ordained as a deacon in the United Methodist Church in June 2025 at completion of her residency in ministry. She is a United Methodist Global Ministries Earth Keeper, a member of the Indiana Conference Green Team, Outdoor Ministries Board of Camps and Retreats and North Central District Operations Team. Pastor Amber is also an Indiana Master Naturalist and a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) through the National Association for Interpretation.