It’s the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that was on Jesus and raised Jesus from the dead, that empowers us for ministry

In this sweet passage in Habakkuk, there are two instances where the word “yet” is noted.

An Advent reflection for Thursday, December 14th by Pastor Sara Fisher Lectionary reading for 12/14/2023: Psalm 126; Habakkuk 2:1-5;...

An Advent reflection for Wednesday, December 13th by Rev. Jeannette Conver Lectionary reading for 12/13/2023: Psalm 27; Malachi 2:10-3:1;...

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...

God releases us, but if we don’t expand our thinking enough to let go, we still miss out

Above all, trust in the slow work of God. We are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the end without delay.

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.

An Advent reflection for Friday, December 8th by Kendall Smith Lectionary reading for December 8, 2023: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; Jeremiah...

The words of Psalm 79 echo the cries of deliverance for generations of those who have lived in this part of the Middle East.

In October, I began reflecting on this text from Micah: “For instruction shall go out of Zion...they shall beat their swords into plowshares

Prayerful Reflections is a daily resource for connecting with God and the larger Christian community during the season of Advent & Christmas

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

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

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.

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Advent is just a few days away. As you prepare to celebrate the advent of Christ, in both incarnation (birth of Jesus) and Parousia...

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

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:...

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...