A reflection by Josh Brockway, director of Spiritual Life and Discipleship Truth be told, I wasn’t ready for my pastoral care class in seminary. One spring afternoon we participated in a role play exercise in which the scene was a funeral. Most of the class was the congregation, and one classmate lay on a table
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Returning and rest
Isaiah 30:15-18 Question: In what ways do we find ourselves running away from that which we know? Do we have patience with ourselves in acknowledging God’s accompaniment and faithfulness with us? Prayer: O Lord, you are the Source of what is right and true, and you are home. Thank you for your guidance and for
Devotion shared among thousands
Not seeing today’s post? Hit the “refresh” button on your browser. Acts 2:37-42 Question for reflection: God has set upon us the gift of grace and companionship through the Holy Spirit. Are we awake to embrace and acknowledge this gift? Prayer for the day: Thank you, God, for your faithfulness through generations. Help us to
A woman teaches Jesus
For Even a Crumb is Enough Mark 7:24-30 Prayer for the day: I come before You needing healing –not just for myself but for those I love. I have tried everything and asked so many people for help. Now, I come with a need greater than my faith, greater than my patience, and greater than
Learning to wait
Luke 4:1-13 Prayer for the day: God, we have found in you a dwelling place. Your faithfulness gives us hope and confidence. Question for reflection: What experiences have taught you about waiting, including challenging times and less dramatic experiences? How might you help others learn patience and trust in God’s faithfulness? ~ Stan Dueck –
A love so strong
Luke 2:1- 7 Prayer for the day: God, we have domesticated you. In Jesus you came into the uncertainties of a young family, far from home, alone in a stable. We overlook that you came to an unwed mother, in the midst of an occupied people. Instead, we gather in comfortable homes and churches singing
Nothing is impossible with God
Luke 1:34 – 38 Prayer for the day: God of wonder, help us to wake up to the unexpected blessings you provide and accompanying joy – and express your faithfulness to others in ways that would ring clear to their hearts. Question for reflection: How do you respond to the miracles that start to