Jonah 3:1-10 reads like a one-page summary for a much longer document; few details and lots of facts. We don’t need any more detail than we have: “call urgently on God, and God may relent”. As I watch the news and witness the violence and wanton disrespect for human rights occurring across the US and around the world, I feel the need to urgently call out to God for mercy. If there were ever a moment to call on God urgently, this is it. Perhaps it’s always the time. 

A Lent Reflection for Thursday, March 7 by Sarah Roquemore Day Lectionary reading for 3/6/24: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Genesis 9:8-17;...

These words came to Isaiah and were shared with the people in the middle of that immense suffering. I can imagine I might have felt...

Lent is a season of intentional reflection, lament, and preparation. Whether experiencing the joys of the mountain-top or looking to rest.

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..."