So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been to

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

John 19:10 - 11 9 Pilate went back inside the palace. “Where do you come from?” he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer. 10 “Do you refuse to speak to me?” Pilate said. “Don’t you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?” 11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. The past few months have been tough. Everywhere, bullies seem to be winning. Dominating the world stage and, if I’m honest, captivating some of

A Reflection for Holy Tuesday, April 15 by Sandra Zamble´ Lectionary reading for 4/15/20225:   Isaiah 49:1-7,Psalm 71:1-14 1 Corinthians...

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

Leviticus 23:26-41 These yearly festivals brought life and healing to the people of God. Sabbaths were not optional. We need them.

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...

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

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

It is hard to believe that this week will mark four years since our country was locked down for a global pandemic.

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 Friday, February 23 by Kim Delp Lectionary reading for 2/23/2024 Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:1-6; Romans 4:1-12...

Psalm 77 urges me to remember the both/and of deliverance. The joy and celebration coupled with the grief...

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;...

A Lent Reflection for February 15 by Rev. Elizabeth McColl Lectionary reading for 02/15/2023:. Psalm 25:1- 10; Daniel 9:1-14; 1 John...

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