Isaiah 43: 1-7 Question for reflection: Do you feel that you might be washed away in the rivers of obligations and work and family? Has the heat of conflict and stress felt like it might engulf you? God promises that He is with us and we will not be burned or washed away. When
God’s presence
In too-plain sight
Psalm 27 Question for reflection: Assume for a moment that you saw evidence of God’s presence in your life today / yesterday, but also that you missed recognizing it. Think back over the events of your day. When did you feel close to God? When did you feel far from God? Where might God
Just Breathe
Exodus 6:1-13 Question for reflection: How is breathing a part of your time of prayer? Do you pay attention to how taking a deep breath changes your perspective? Prayer for the day: Gracious God, even to breath is grace. In the hurried pace of our lives your gift of life comes with each breath,
Galilee: Awash in inspiration
Matthew 2:19-23 Question for Reflection: What spot in nature near your home inspires you? Where is it that you see God in your town? Prayer for the day: Creator God, give me the discipline today to notice my surroundings. You speak to me through the wonders of nature and I want to be more aware
Genealogy and history: By the numbers
Matthew 1:7-17 Question for Reflection: There is rhythm in the reading of the genealogy of Jesus, as well as symmetry in the numbers: fourteen plus fourteen plus fourteen generations in all. The God-created generational rhythm might go unnoticed except for Matthew’s pointing it out for us in verse 17. Preacher Alyce McKenzie calls us to
Remember To Wonder
Psalm 105: 1-11; 37-45 Prayer for the Day: Creator of wonder and of marvel, we go forth seeking the great and small miracles in life through which you remind of us of your promise to us. Under clouds to protect us from burning sun and with fire to guide use by night, we