Look Up - Psalm 121
For many, Lent is a season of inward focus and reflection, taking an inventory of our soul, of our discipleship, of our lives.
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Mar 1, 20233 min read
When You Wander Away-Matthew 18:10-14
This passage speaks to How God responds to us in the seasons of our life when we are filled with self-doubt, wishing to be different.
Feb 28, 20234 min read
Approach God’s throne of grace with confidence
When we take up the cross and carry it every day, some days seem heavier than others. We are reminded Jesus empathizes with our weakness.
Feb 27, 20233 min read
From mountaintop to shadowed valley - 1 Kings 19
Lent is a season of intentional reflection, lament, and preparation. Whether experiencing the joys of the mountain-top or looking to rest.
Feb 26, 20235 min read
Lent - An Opportunity to Let Go
After Jesus’ baptism, and before the start to his public ministry, Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness.
Feb 25, 20234 min read
Becoming the Peaceable kin-dom - a reflection on Isaiah 58
A Lent reflection for Saturday, February 25th By Rev. Mary Putera Lectionary Reading: Psalm 51; Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 18:1-7 Selected...
Feb 24, 20234 min read
Angry with God - a reflection on Jonah 4
Jonah is so angry with God. He shakes his fist in the air. I knew it, Lord! “I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God..."
Feb 23, 20233 min read
Send someone else - a reflection on Jonah 3
When it comes to serving God, we don’t always get it right, at least not the first time. We cry out, “Use me, Lord!” but go the opposite dir
Feb 22, 20234 min read
Sending you love on Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday may be a day more about love than Valentine’s Day. Ash Wednesday is a day to remember that you are both imperfect and loved.
Apr 17, 20227 min read
Reflection for Resurrection Sunday
By Julia Styles Lectionary reading for 4/17/22: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43; John...
Apr 16, 20224 min read
Reflection for Holy Saturday
By Rev. Julie Raffety Lectionary reading for 4/16/22: Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16; Job 14:1-14 or Lamentations 3:1-9, 19-24; 1 Peter 4:1-8;...
Apr 15, 20223 min read
Reflection for Good Friday
By Rev. Dr. Laura Truax Lectionary reading for 4/15/2022: Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John...
Apr 14, 20223 min read
Reflection for Maundy Thursday
By Rev. Dr. Laura Truax Lectionary reading for 4/14/2022: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26;...
Apr 13, 20224 min read
Reflection for Holy Wednesday
By Amanda Svejda Lectionary reading for 4/13/2022: Psalm 70; Isaiah 50:4-9a ; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 13:21-32 Selected passage for...
Apr 12, 20224 min read
Reflection for Holy Tuesday
By Rev. Jodi Mullen Fondell Lectionary reading for 4/12/2022: Psalm 71:1-14;Isaiah 49:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 12:20-36 Selected...
Apr 11, 20225 min read
Reflection for Holy Monday
By Rebekah Strobel Lectionary reading for 4/11/2022: Psalm 36:5-11; Isaiah 42:1-9; Hebrews 9:11-15; John 12:1-11 Selected passage for...
Apr 10, 20224 min read
Reflection for Palm Sunday
By Rev. Sarah Robinson Lectionary reading for 4/10/2022 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Luke 19:28-40 Selected passage for reflection: Luke...
Apr 9, 20224 min read
Reflection for Saturday, April 9, 2022
By Dawn Holt Lauber Lectionary reading for 4/9/2022: Psalm 31:9-16; Leviticus 23:1-8; Luke 22:1-13 Selected passage for reflection: Luke...
Apr 8, 20223 min read
Reflection for Friday, April 8, 2022
By Reverend Corenna Hoyt
Psalm 31:9-16
Imagine with me for a moment that in a time of distress someone asks, “How are you?” and you answer..
Apr 7, 20224 min read
Reflection for Thursday, April 7, 2022
By Rebekah Bolin Lectionary reading for 4/7/2022: Psalm 31:9-16; Isaiah 53:10-12; Hebrews 2:1-9 Selected passage for reflection: Psalm...
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