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Rest and Rely on God - Exodus 16:27-35
We grumble when we get caught up in the past (which we can’t change) and the future (which we can’t control). What does God offer us today?
Mar 11, 20234 min read


Praise and Listening - Psalm 95
Psalm 95 gives us instructions for how we can start our day. The first half is a call to worship, the second half a call to obedience.
Mar 9, 20234 min read


From a heart of stone to a heart of flesh
God does not ask us to wallow in shame or self-hatred. When we recognize how our own hard-heartedness has impacted others, we begin to heal.
Mar 8, 20235 min read


A Word during a Time of Suffering-Isaiah 65
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...
Mar 7, 20235 min read


God the Builder - Hebrews 3:1-6
Paul urges us to stay close to Jesus as God builds His house among us. We don’t just celebrate the work, but marvel at the builder.
Mar 6, 20233 min read


Faith like Abraham - Romans 4
Walking into the unknown is difficult, but Abraham is an example that we can believe in God's promises even when in unfamiliar territory.
Mar 5, 20234 min read


The God who Forgives - Micah 7:18-20
If left to ourselves, our sins will be too hard for us; but God's grace shall be sufficient to subdue them so that they shall not rule us...
Mar 3, 20233 min read


Look Up - Psalm 121
For many, Lent is a season of inward focus and reflection, taking an inventory of our soul, of our discipleship, of our lives.
Mar 2, 20232 min read


When You Wander Away-Matthew 18:10-14
This passage speaks to How God responds to us in the seasons of our life when we are filled with self-doubt, wishing to be different.
Mar 1, 20233 min read


From mountaintop to shadowed valley - 1 Kings 19
Lent is a season of intentional reflection, lament, and preparation. Whether experiencing the joys of the mountain-top or looking to rest.
Feb 27, 20233 min read


Becoming the Peaceable kin-dom - a reflection on Isaiah 58
A Lent reflection for Saturday, February 25th By Rev. Mary Putera Lectionary Reading: Psalm 51; Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 18:1-7 Selected...
Feb 25, 20234 min read


Angry with God - a reflection on Jonah 4
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..."
Feb 24, 20234 min read


Send someone else - a reflection on Jonah 3
When it comes to serving God, we don’t always get it right, at least not the first time. We cry out, “Use me, Lord!” but go the opposite dir
Feb 23, 20233 min read


Sending you love on Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday may be a day more about love than Valentine’s Day. Ash Wednesday is a day to remember that you are both imperfect and loved.
Feb 22, 20234 min read


Reflection for Holy Wednesday
By Amanda Svejda Lectionary reading for 4/13/2022: Psalm 70; Isaiah 50:4-9a ; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 13:21-32 Selected passage for...
Apr 13, 20224 min read


Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
By Ashley Jacobson Lectionary reading for 3/27/2022: Psalm 32 ; Joshua 5:9-12; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Selected...
Mar 27, 20226 min read


Reflection for Friday, March 18, 2022
By Kendall Smith Lectionary reading for 3/18/2022: Psalm 63:1-8; Daniel 12:1-4; Revelation 3:1-6 Selected passage for reflection:...
Mar 18, 20223 min read


Reflection for Thursday, March 17, 2022
By Sheli Sloterbeek Lectionary reading for 3/17/2022: Psalm 63:1-8; Daniel 3:19-30; Revelation 2:8-11 Selected passage for reflection:...
Mar 17, 20223 min read


Reflection for Tuesday, March 15, 2022
By Emily Wickstrom Lectionary reading for 3/15/2022: Psalm 105:1-42; Numbers 14:10b-24; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Selected passage for...
Mar 15, 20224 min read


Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent
By Pamela Hogewoning Lectionary reading for 3/13/2022: Psalm 27; Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35; Luke...
Mar 13, 20224 min read
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