John 8:12-19 Question for reflection: When have you been surprised by the simplicity of God’s work? Prayer for the day: O God, in whom no darkness prevails, bring to light all the places in which we hide from your grace. Empower us as those who carry your light into the world whose darkness too easily overcomes.
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Reconciliation before celebration
Genesis 13:1-7, 14-18 Question for reflection: If you’re like me, when you hear reconciliation, you also hear confrontation. There is little that I, and a lot of other Brethren, fear more than confrontation. Worse than that is admitting that something was my fault. How do you overcome stubbornness or fears of confrontation–in yourself or
The shepherds: Charging into the night
Luke 2:15-20 Question for Reflection: What has God called you to do that frightens you? How are you working to overcome that fear? Prayer for the day: God of mystery, why shepherds? Why Moses and Rahab and Paul? Why me? Help me to see in myself—and the other unlikely souls around me—what you see. Give