Lectio Divina | Spiritual Direction 3/4

Mar 31, 20234 min read

Keep silent and let me speak: Job 13:13-19

God is God and we are not. God invites us to lean into this humbling reality.

Mar 28, 20234 min read

Shaped and Scandalized by Grace: Ephesians 2

Surely there is joy and freedom in “the incomparable riches of [God’s] grace,” but this liberty does not exempt us from working on ourselves

Mar 23, 20234 min read

Out of the Depths - Psalm 130

A Lent Reflection for Thursday, March 23rd By Rev. Christy Bouris Lectionary reading: Psalm 130; Ezekiel 1:1-3, 2:8-3:3; Revelation...

Mar 22, 20235 min read

Faith in the Guide(book) - Matthew 9:27-34

Jesus offers us freedom through our faith, are we willing to step into that with him? Where in my life is Jesus asking “Do you believe?”

Mar 19, 20236 min read

Healing our Spiritual Blindness - John 9

Jesus says he came into the world for judgment, that “the blind will see and those who see will become blind” (v. 39)

Mar 17, 20236 min read

Partial Obedience - 1 Samuel 15:22-31

In verse 22 Samuel asked Saul the question, “what is more pleasing to God, burnt offerings and sacrifices, or obedience to what God commands

Mar 16, 20234 min read

The Lord is my shepherd- Psalm 23

A Lent Reflection for Thursday, March 16th By Rev. Dawn Holt Lauber Lectionary reading: Psalm 23; 1 Samuel 15:10-21; Ephesians 4:25-32...

Mar 11, 20234 min read

Rest and Rely on God - Exodus 16:27-35

We grumble when we get caught up in the past (which we can’t change) and the future (which we can’t control). What does God offer us today?

Mar 10, 20234 min read

Tear down the walls - Ephesians 2:11-22

I wonder what dividing walls we have erected that keep those who are seeking God relegated to being on the outside looking in.

Mar 9, 20234 min read

Praise and Listening - Psalm 95

Psalm 95 gives us instructions for how we can start our day. The first half is a call to worship, the second half a call to obedience.

Mar 8, 20235 min read

From a heart of stone to a heart of flesh

God does not ask us to wallow in shame or self-hatred. When we recognize how our own hard-heartedness has impacted others, we begin to heal.

Mar 6, 20233 min read

God the Builder - Hebrews 3:1-6

Paul urges us to stay close to Jesus as God builds His house among us. We don’t just celebrate the work, but marvel at the builder.

Mar 5, 20234 min read

Faith like Abraham - Romans 4

Walking into the unknown is difficult, but Abraham is an example that we can believe in God's promises even when in unfamiliar territory.

Mar 3, 20233 min read

The God who Forgives - Micah 7:18-20

If left to ourselves, our sins will be too hard for us; but God's grace shall be sufficient to subdue them so that they shall not rule us...

Mar 2, 20232 min read

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.

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 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..."

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