2 Samuel 7: 18, 23-29

Isaiah 7:10-16 

A Reflection for Saturday, December 20 by Rev. Dr. Laura Truax Lectionary reading for 12/20/2025: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 2 Samuel 7:23-29; John 3:31-36;  Selected passage for reflection: John 3:25 – 26, 31-32 Read John 3:25 – 26, 31-32 25 An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing. 26 They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan—the one you testified about

A Reflection for Friday, December 19 by Jeanne Barnes Lectionary reading for 12/19/2025: Psalm 80:1-7,17-19; 2Samuel 7:18-22; Galatians 1:1-7 ; Selected passage for reflection: Psalm 80:1-7,17-19 (NRSV) Read Psalm 80:1-7,17-19 (NRSV) Give ear, O shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might and come to save us! Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that

As you read and reflect on Psalm 146 how might you be invited by the Spirit to write this Psalm in your own words? What would it look like

Sometimes I try to look back and reflect on when I first felt like chaos was winning. I remember at the end of 2016, someone said that nothi

A Reflection for Wednesday, April 9 by Rev. Beth Knight, MAPC Lectionary reading for 04/09/2025: Psalm 29; Habakkuk 3:2-15; Luke...

A Reflection for Wednesday, March 26 by Mary Rodriguez Lectionary reading for 03/26/2025: Psalm 29, Numbers 13:17-27, Luke 13:18-21...

Read Acts 2:29-33 Reflect using your imagination, picture the Israelites of Acts 2 celebrating Pentecost… All of a sudden they heard a...

John 3:1-13 NIV Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night...

Ephesians 1:7-14 NIV In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace

A Lent Reflection for Sunday, March 3 by Rev. Emily Wickstrom Lectionary reading for 03/03/2024: Exodus 20:1-17 • Psalm 19 • 1...

A Lent Reflection for Friday, March 1 by Rebekah Bolin Lectionary reading for 3/1/2024. Psalm 19; Exodus 19:9b-15; Acts 7:30-40 Selected...

A Lent Reflection for Thursday, February 29 by Rev. Jeannette Conver Lectionary reading for 2/29/2024. Psalm 19; Exodus 19:1-9a; 1 Peter...

A Lent Reflection for Tuesday, February 20 by Rev. Dr. Cynthia P. Stewart Lectionary Reading for  2/20/24: Psalm 77; Job 4:1-21;...

Prayerful Reflections is a daily resource for connecting with God and the larger Christian community during the season of Lent.

“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mis

Psalm 110 can seem confusing, to say the least; not only is it confusing in ecclesial circles, but scholars have scratched their heads, too.

The circular shape of the Advent wreath symbolizes God’s infinite love for us –never-ending, just like the true Light of the World, Jesus

In this Christmas season, let us remember Christ who was born into the world that was created to praise and may we lift our voices…