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Dec 16, 20235 min read
The Power of Yet
In this sweet passage in Habakkuk, there are two instances where the word “yet” is noted.
Dec 15, 20233 min read
Between Memory & Hope
An Advent reflection for Friday, December 15th by Rev. Anna Maloney Lectionary reading for 12/15/2023: Psalm 126; Habakkuk 3:2-6;...
Dec 14, 20233 min read
Being Found in Christ
An Advent reflection for Thursday, December 14th by Pastor Sara Fisher Lectionary reading for 12/14/2023: Psalm 126; Habakkuk 2:1-5;...
Dec 13, 20234 min read
Waiting Takes Courage
An Advent reflection for Wednesday, December 13th by Rev. Jeannette Conver Lectionary reading for 12/13/2023: Psalm 27; Malachi 2:10-3:1;...
Dec 11, 20235 min read
Letting Go of the Old Rules
An Advent reflection for Tuesday, December 12th by Ruth Zschoche Lectionary reading for 12/12/2023: Psalm 27, Isaiah 4:2-6, Acts 11:1-18...
Dec 11, 20234 min read
Let Go of the Pant Leg!
God releases us, but if we don’t expand our thinking enough to let go, we still miss out
Dec 10, 20234 min read
God's Patient Timing
Above all, trust in the slow work of God.
We are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the end without delay.
Dec 9, 20234 min read
A New Heart
Strength of our hearts ~ turn us towards the warmth of your Spirit and infuse our hearts anew with grace to love as only you can love.
Dec 8, 20233 min read
Repentance and Healing
An Advent reflection for Friday, December 8th by Kendall Smith Lectionary reading for December 8, 2023: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; Jeremiah...
Dec 7, 20234 min read
You Are a Message
As a spiritual director, I hold space for others as they explore their lives. A topic that comes up often is "What is my purpose?"
Dec 6, 20233 min read
Watch and Pray
I am a seminary student, and this semester, I am taking a course called Christian Ethics, with topics such as global poverty and migration.
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Deliver Us
The words of Psalm 79 echo the cries of deliverance for generations of those who have lived in this part of the Middle East.
Dec 4, 20233 min read
Ain’t Gonna Study War No More
In October, I began reflecting on this text from Micah: “For instruction shall go out of Zion...they shall beat their swords into plowshares
Dec 3, 20232 min read
Prayerful Reflections Today is the first day of Advent and I have a gift for you!
Prayerful Reflections is a daily resource for connecting with God and the larger Christian community during the season of Advent & Christmas
Dec 3, 20234 min read
Be Encouraged
Be Encouraged: An Advent reflection for Sunday, December 3rd by Rev. Julia Styles. 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 is a greeting from Paul to the church
Dec 2, 20233 min read
Restore Us
Restore.
This is the word that immediately drew my attention as I read over Psalm 80. Restore us.
Dec 1, 20234 min read
The One and Only One
Zechariah 14:1-9 is a difficult passage. Key take-away: God allows what defines his people to be destroyed and he replaces it with himself.
Nov 30, 20235 min read
Liturgy and Lectionary--Sounds like Latin to me
Hey there! Prayerful Reflections starts December 1st. Make sure to download a copy for your Kindle, print it, or continue to read along...
Nov 27, 20234 min read
Lectio Divina: An ancient practice for contemporary mystics
Advent is just a few days away. As you prepare to celebrate the advent of Christ, in both incarnation (birth of Jesus) and Parousia...
Nov 17, 20234 min read
Thanks-giving: Gratitude as a spiritual practice
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order
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