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.

“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…

So whatever season you are in (Ecclesiastes 3:1-13), start with praise and gratitude. Let this year be the year that we make an intentional