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 Maundy Thursday, April 17 By Kim Delp Lectionary Reading for 04/17/2025 Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14   Psalm 116:1-2,...

As we journey through Lent, a season of reflection and preparation, Hebrews 12:1-3 offers us profound guidance. The passage encourages us to lay aside every weight and sin that clings so closely, and to run with endurance the race set before us. This race is not a sprint but a marathon, requiring perseverance and focus. The key to running this race successfully is to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. Jesus endured the cross, despising its shame, f

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...

The sense of smell powerfully connects our memories and emotions to our behaviors and beliefs. Mary anointing Jesus feet with nard…

A Reflection for Palm Sunday, April 13 by Melanie Marie Myatt Lectionary reading for 04/13/2025: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 ; Luke 19:28-40...

A Reflection for Saturday, April 12 by Rev. Bronwyn Leigh Murphy Lectionary reading for 4/12/2025: Psalm 31:9-16; Leviticus 23:1-8; Luke...

Since Jesus himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.

Today you may find yourself in a place of distress, experiencing a mixture of anxiety, fear, sorrow or pain, similar to Psalm 31.

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 Tuesday, April 8 by Natasha Westerhoud  Lectionary reading for 04/08/2025: Psalm 20; Judges 9:7-15; 1 John 2:18-28...

The writer of Hebrews gifts us with such encouragement in a time we may feel our faith failing. What is the remedy for our depair?

Isaiah 43:16-21 One of the recurring themes in the story of God and Israel is the danger of forgetting.

Psalm 126: What or who have you lost? Take time to bring it before God. Stop searching and asking others but BE STILL and seek God.

I am struggling with voices. With social media, podcasts, and newsletters, I feel like everyone has an opinion on just about everything.

Reflect on Isaiah 43:1-7. Throughout time, humans have sought to understand who we are. What defines us? Is it our work, hobbies, relations?

Luke 9:10-17 decribes Jesus' feeding of the 5000 and Jesus' reliance on the Divine to provide. How can we also rely on the Divine today.

Leviticus 25:1-19 gives instructions on the Sabbath year and the year of Jubilee. Sarah reflects on what this means for Christians today.

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

The fourth Sunday in Lent is traditionally called “Laetare Sunday,” which means “rejoice.”  It is roughly the halfway point in Lent