In the Stillness, We Remember
An Advent Reflection for Christmas Eve by Rev. Alicia Vela Anderson Lectionary reading for 012/24/2023: 2 Samuel 7:1-11,2 Samuel...
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Dec 22, 20235 min read
Who Sits on the Throne?
An Advent reflection for Friday, December 22nd by Seanna Wong Lectionary reading for 12/22/2023: Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; 2 Samuel 6:12-19;...
Dec 21, 20234 min read
Hesed: The Steadfast Love of God
Psalm 89: The Psalmist is starting with a call to give honor and praise to God with your mouth to sing. When was the last time you had a pra
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Song of Ascents
Psalm 125-This passage comes from Psalms that are known as songs of ascents. Jews sang them as they ascended the hill to Jerusalem.
Dec 19, 20235 min read
See His Glory
“Tell me what can I give you? Ask me for anything”. These words come from Elijah but, I can’t help but picture them as from the Savior to me
Dec 17, 20234 min read
The Call
It’s the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that was on Jesus and raised Jesus from the dead, that empowers us for ministry
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 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 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 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 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...
Apr 3, 20235 min read
A Lent Reflection for Holy Monday
By Kim Delp Lectionary reading for 4/3/2023: Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 36:5-11; Hebrews 9:11-15; John 12:1-11 Selected passage: John 12: 1-11...
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