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Mist-like: Reflecting on James in the Middle East
By Nathan Hosler, Director of the Office of Public Witness James 4:13-5:6 Writing this, I was sitting on the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee. Below me, closer to the water, on my left and right are spots that mark many significant points in Jesus’ ministry. The ancient village of Capernaum, a chapel
Drawing strength from Jesus and each other
by Donna Parcell (Volunteer just returned from Nigeria) I am overcome by the strength and resilience of the people of Ekklesiar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN-Church of the Brethren-Nigeria). Everyone has a story. There is not one who has not been affected. There is Zakariya, who hasn’t seen his mother in two years and doesn’t know
Stretching Exercises
Not seeing today’s post? Hit the “refresh” button on your browser. Psalm 125 To ponder: As I left the grocery store, a man stretched out his hand and asked me for several dollars to buy some food. Keeping his eyes on the sidewalk, he explained that his family was hungry and he didn’t have any
Good for Goodness’ Sake
Not seeing today’s post? Hit the “refresh” button on your browser. Philippians 3:7-16 To ponder: “All I want for Christmas is…” How do you complete that sentence? The popular song from my childhood says that “two front teeth” are at the top of the Christmas wish list. I don’t know about you, but toys usually
A genealogy of grace
Matthew 1:17 Prayer for the day: Surprising God, like those who experienced the first Christmas so many generations ago, we stand amazed in your presence. Thank you for giving us the gift of Jesus, whose birth we celebrate and whose life we emulate. God of grace, help us to use this Advent season to
‘Immanuel’: God with us
Isaiah 7:13-14 Question for Reflection: What does the gift of “God with us,” Emmanuel, Jesus, mean to you? Prayer for the day: God, we have anticipated this day for weeks now, building expectation through Advent worship, devotional study, decorating, gift buying, serving our neighbor, food preparation, sending cards and so much more. On this day
The baby Jesus: At the center
Matthew 1:25 Question for Reflection: How are you entering sacred space today? Prayer for the day: God of mangers and stables, of shining stars and heavenly choruses, alert us to the arrival of your son. Enter into our space and time in a form that we recognize as human and yet know as divine.