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Dec 11, 20244 min read
Be strong, Do not fear
May we take the words of Isaiah 35:4 as our mantra, our kind word to ourselves and one another. “Be strong, do not fear. Here is your God.”


Dec 10, 20245 min read
Everything We need
Growing up 2 Peter 1: 5-7 was often quoted to me, and I started to believe that how I became a person of God was by my own efforts...


Dec 9, 20243 min read
Comfort My People
Isaiah 40 is often referred to during this season as an indication of how far in advance Jesus’ arrival was foretold as the Word Made Flesh.


Dec 8, 20243 min read
Sitting in Darkness
Luke 1:79 “Because of the tender mercy of my God, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon me.


Dec 7, 20244 min read
Thoughts on Dust and Houses
Luke 9:1-6-Jesus instructs us to be open and ready; to provide open hearts to receive as well as to give.


Dec 6, 20243 min read
The God Who Sees
Reflection on Malachi 3:13-8-Words of frustration or despair expressed by the people to the prophet of God seem to echo through the years.


Dec 5, 20243 min read
What Matters
We may not find ourselves in a physical prison, but certainly many have found themselves bound mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.


Dec 4, 20244 min read
Beyond the Comfort of Her Kingdom
What would you be willing to leave behind to uncover wisdom that could change your life? In Luke 11:29-32 Jesus advises to do as Queen Sheba


Dec 3, 20244 min read
Home for Christmas
Away from home on Christmas, Bronwyn reflects on Psalm 90 and the Israelites 40 years in the wilderness.


Dec 2, 20246 min read
Living At Your Best - In Purity and Peace
Reflect on 2 Peter 3 and how we can live lives of purity and peace in the midst of global crises.


Dec 1, 20244 min read
Lament: A Powerful Act of Worship
Reflect on Psalm 25 with Rev. Julia Styles and use the honesty of lament to connect with God.


Nov 23, 20243 min read
Discover Hope and Peace: A Free Advent Devotional Download
I am happy to announce that Prayerful Reflections: A Daily Devotional for Advent 2024 is available to download for free or read on the blog.


Jun 20, 20241 min read
The Wisdom Within Us
We may seek guidance from others, but true wisdom is achieved when we can hear our inner voice.


Jun 13, 20242 min read
Wisdom in Diversity
Proverbs 8 says that Wisdom calls out to us, and Understanding raises her voice on the hilltop, along the road, and at the city gates.


May 24, 20242 min read
Suffering and Hope
Romans1:1-5 Suffering is a part of the human experience on this planet. As much as we try to avoid pain and suffering, it seems to find us.


May 18, 20242 min read
Seeking Wisdom: How to Recognize and Respond to the Holy Spirit
Read Acts 2:29-33 Reflect using your imagination, picture the Israelites of Acts 2 celebrating Pentecost… All of a sudden they heard a...


Apr 12, 20242 min read
Seeking Wisdom: A Friend to Guide Us
In John 16:12-15, Jesus tells his disciples that he would be leaving them, but will send the Holy Spirit in his place.


Mar 31, 20243 min read
Beginning again – in this moment
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed...


Mar 30, 20244 min read
But God is Still Working
A Lent Reflection for Holy Saturday, March 30 by Jessica deLinde Dyckman Lectionary reading for 03/29/2024: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 • Psalm 22...


Mar 29, 20246 min read
A Cry from the Cross
Have you ever felt that God has forsaken you? The first two verses of Psalm 22 are a cry of utter despair, expressing this very feeling.
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