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Practicing Lectio Divina (Revelation 3:1-6)
As you read today’s passage Revelation 3:1-6, imagine yourself as the recipient of a letter from one who knows you well and loves you dearly
Mar 21, 20253 min read


Drawing From Your Reserves (Psalm 63)
The first verses of Psalm 63, paint a picture of desperation. He is earnestly searching for God, with a thirst that consumes his whole body.
Mar 20, 20253 min read


The Narrow Door (Luke 13:22-30)
How do I accurately represent (and point to) the God of love, who asks things of us, without sounding judgmental?
Mar 19, 20254 min read


Cultivate God-Confidence (1 Corinthians 10:1-13)
During a recent discussion about the Holy Spirit, I was asked by a pre-teen, “Is the Holy Spirit the same thing as our conscience?"
Mar 18, 20255 min read


Who Are You Calling Stiff-Necked? (Exodus 33)
When I think back to when I’m most angry with family members, like boiling over mad, it’s first and foremost because my heart got hurt.
Mar 17, 20254 min read


Light in the Shadows: Finding Courage in Uncertainty
Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, I learned early that fear and faith often dance together in the shadows of our lives.
Mar 16, 20253 min read


The Lord is my Light (Psalm 27)
From a young age, Psalm 27 has been a favorite of mine. Like pebbles tossed and creating ripples across a water body, the first two lines
Mar 15, 20254 min read


Who Do You Model Your Life after? (Philippians 3:17-20)
Paul in this passage is telling the Philippian Christians to follow in his steps, to walk the road he has chosen, to be like him.
Mar 14, 20254 min read


What Really Matters (Philippians 3:2-12)
What really matters? When it comes to our faith, relationship with Jesus, journey with God, what are the main things, the non-negotiables..
Mar 13, 20253 min read


Alert at All Times (Luke 21:34-22:6)
While not much of a social media person, I recently logged in to my only account so that I could catch up with a friend. Immediately, a high
Mar 12, 20255 min read


This Cover Art Could be Yours!
Do you love the painting of Jesus on our Prayerful Reflections cover? This beautiful painting of a historical depiction of Jesus washed...
Mar 11, 20251 min read


The Cry of our Heart (Psalm 17)
In Psalm 17 David is crying out to God to not only hear him but to protect him. He is looking to God to be his protector and place of safety
Mar 11, 20254 min read


After God’s Own Heart (1 Chronicles 21:17)
David said to God, “Wasn’t I the one who gave the order to count the people? I am the one who has sinned and acted very wickedly. But these
Mar 10, 20253 min read


Everyone Who Calls, ‘Help, God!’ Gets help. (Romans 10:4-13)
The good news is that we don’t have to rely on our own efforts to become the person God has created us to be.
Mar 9, 20255 min read


Call on God for All Things at All Times (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
Ecclesiastes 3 continues to be a faith touch point for me – orienting me towards the fact that God is not startled by unfolding events in my
Mar 8, 20254 min read


Remembering the Stories of Our Childhood
I remember hearing the story of the burning bush multiple times as a kid. Whether it was flannel shapes or reenactments with red and orange
Mar 7, 20254 min read


The Ultimate Security System
The invitation of Psalm 91 is not to seek out better security measures, but to recognize that God Himself is our ultimate refuge.
Mar 6, 20255 min read


Walk Your Talk: A Reflection for Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the doorway into Lent. It begins with repentance. When we repent on Ash Wednesday, we are changing direction.
Mar 5, 20255 min read


Prayerful Reflections: A Daily Devotional for Lent 2025
Our new Devotional for Lent is ready for you to read! This free resource can be downloaded as a PDF or you read along each day on the...
Mar 3, 20252 min read


The Light Amidst Darkness
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father
Dec 25, 20242 min read
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