Advent

2 days ago
3 min

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.

3 days ago
3 min

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

4 days ago
2 min

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

4 days ago
4 min

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

5 days ago
3 min

Restore Us

Restore. This is the word that immediately drew my attention as I read over Psalm 80. Restore us.

6 days ago
4 min

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.

6 days ago
5 min

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
4 min

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...

Dec 25, 2022
3 min

Good News of Great Joy: A Reflection for Christmas Day

By Rev. Alicia Vela Daily Lectionary reading: Isaiah 62:6-12, Psalm 97, Titus 3:4-7, Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20 Selected passage for reflection:...

Dec 24, 2022
5 min

God sent the Shepherds: A Reflection for Christmas Eve

By Amanda M. Svejda Daily Lectionary reading: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) Selected passage for reflection:...

Dec 23, 2022
4 min

Mary's God-news: A Reflection for Friday, December 23

By Katie Castro Daily Lectionary reading: Luke 1:46b-55; 2 Samuel 7:18, 23-29; Galatians 3:6-14 Selected passage for reflection: Luke...

Dec 22, 2022
3 min

Pondering Mary - God Within Us: A Reflection for Thursday, December 22

By Sheli Sloterbeek Daily Lectionary reading: Luke 1:46b-55; Isaiah 33:17-22; Revelation 22:6-7, 18-20 Selected passage for reflection:...

Dec 21, 2022
5 min

The Longest Night: A Reflection for Wednesday, December 21

By Rev. Ellie VerGowe Daily Lectionary reading: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Genesis 37:2-11; Matthew 1:1-17 Selected passage for reflection: Matthew...

Dec 20, 2022
4 min

God works in all things: A Reflection for Tuesday, December 20

By Rev. Liz Mosbo VerHage Daily Lectionary reading:1 Samuel 2:1-10; Genesis 21:1-21; Galatians 4:21-5:1 Selected passage for reflection:...

Dec 19, 2022
4 min

Praising God: A Reflection for Monday, December 19

By Ruth Jensen Zschoche Daily Lectionary reading: I Samuel 2:1-10, Genesis 17:15-22, Galatians 4:8-20 Selected passage for reflection: 1...

Dec 18, 2022
3 min

Restore us, O God: A Reflection for Sunday, December 18

This psalmist is crying out for Israel, asking God to revive the Vine of Israel. They are not the people they desire to be; they are sufferi

Dec 17, 2022
3 min

Embracing Mystery: A Reflection for Saturday, December 17

By Jenny Hoskins Daily Lectionary reading: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 2 Samuel 7:23-29; John 3:31-36 Selected passage for reflection: Read John...

Dec 16, 2022
3 min

The Blessing: A Reflection for Friday, December 16

In response to public devastation we find this lament. A Psalm that asks God to grant life even in the midst of a circumstance of dark night

Dec 14, 2022
4 min

Spiritual Rollercoasters: A Reflection for Wednesday, December 14

This Psalmist seems to be on a spiritual roller coaster that is jerking him between devastating loss and momentary glimmers of hope. He is

Dec 13, 2022
4 min

Living Water: A Reflection for Tuesday, December 13, 2022

s we purposefully wait this Advent season, preparing our hearts for the coming of our Lord, may we also lift our gaze from the waters in whi

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