Micah 4:1-5 Question for reflection: As we begin the Advent season I am reminded of The Practice of the Presence of God – the book by Brother Lawrence which tells of his journey to so completely permeate his life with prayer–that he is in constant communion with God. What is one simple step you could
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#BringBackOurGirls: Zooming Out But Staying Focused
The world has been watching, lamenting, and agitating for over a month now about the 276 kidnapped girls from Chibok. We are still waiting and praying for their release or rescue, and while we wait, the world’s powers have been trying to catch up and see what they can do to help our Nigerian sisters.
Peace by piece
Luke 24:36-49 Question for reflection: How will you carry the peace and promise of this Easter celebration into your daily living this week? Who do you know that needs you to represent the living Christ to them? Prayer for the day: God, thank you for making me a witness to the resurrection. Help me carry
Holy Saturday
Leviticus 19:9-18 Question for reflection: What is going on in your life that would benefit from a change in perspective? What “tapes” play over and over in your mind that you might suspend on this Holy Saturday, in order to be open to a new story? Prayer for the day: [Take a deep breath. Spend
Our own burdens to bear
Mark 15:33-39 Question for reflection: Where are you experiencing loneliness in your life today? What fears are you facing on your own? What burdens do you bear? What seemingly unbearable set of circumstances are looming in front of you? Prayer for the day: Suffering Jesus, you carried your cross on Good Friday; you also know
He has set an example
John 13:12-20 Question for reflection: What is an issue about which you hold a strong opinion? As you approach the love feast, are you ready to lay the issue, and your opinion about it, before God for scrutiny and wisdom? Prayer for the day: God, you know how I feel about [issue]. At times I
Unchanging faith
Luke 19:41-48 Prayer for the day: Forgiving Lord, help us to throw out the things in our hearts and minds that distract us from you. Restore in us a new openness that will keep hanging on to every word of your teachings. Question for reflection: What preoccupies you from staying focused on God? ~
Taking hold of life
Matthew 13:31-33; Luke 17:20-21 Prayer for the day: Nurturing God, we all come to you with our pasts and histories. Foster in us the courage to burst forth with renewed vigor to look beyond our past and into the future so that we can truly draw out the kingdom that is among us. Question
True treasure
Matthew 13:44-53 Prayer for the day: Mysterious God, don’t let us settle for anything less than the true treasure of your kingdom. Keep the fire lit within us to continue the search for your truth. Question for reflection: Have you given up on the search for the kingdom of heaven? Where can you continue
Jesus and the ‘do nots’
Not seeing today’s post? Hit the “refresh” button on your browser. Luke 12:22-31 Prayer for the day: Steadfast God, we come to you often distracted by worries and lose sight of your glory and what you want us to do. Help us to stay focused on you as we strive for your kingdom. Question for