Prayerful Reflections | Spiritual Direction 2/9

The Fruit Will Tell: Identifying the Messiah’s True Prophets

The spirit of discernment is powerful. Discernment is the spiritual discipline of assessment. It is imperative, in this chaotic time, to discern for ourselves who the false prophets are and whether the messages we are receiving are from God. How do we do this? If I am trying to figure out whether a pastor or faith leader is speaking truth, I always look to the fruit. What fruit is this person producing? Is this preacher producing the fruit of kindness, compassion, love, and j

Dec 3, 20254 min read

Imperfect and Redeemed

Reflecting on Hebrews 11:32-40: The author’s point is profound: God often chooses the deeply flawed to demonstrate the power of faith. He works through timid hearts, scattered minds, and past failures to accomplish His purposes.

Dec 2, 20254 min read

The Waiting Game

A Reflection for Monday, December 1 by Samantha Wade Lectionary reading for 12/01/2025: Psalm 124; Genesis 8:1-19; Romans 6:1-11 Selected passage for reflection: Genesis 8:1-19 Read Book Chapter: Genesis 8:4-17 CSB 4 The ark came to rest in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on the mountains of Ararat. 5 The water continued to recede until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains were visible. 6 After

Dec 1, 20254 min read

By Faith, We Drive On

By faith, Alicia took to the dark roads. She put on that one song that reminded her to be bold. She rolled down the windows, turned up the heat, and poured her angsty heart out to the one who created the mountains on her left.

Nov 28, 20254 min read

The Pursuit of Shalom

A Reflection for Thursday, November 27 by Rev. Bronwyn Leigh Murphy Lectionary reading for 11/27/2025: Psalm 122; Daniel 9:15-19; James 4:1-10 ; Selected passage for reflection: Psalm 122 Read Psalm 122 NIV 1 I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” 2 Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together. 4 That is where the tribes go up— the tribes of the Lord—to pra

Nov 27, 20253 min read

The Nature of Power

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

Apr 18, 20253 min read

A Holy Roar

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,...

Apr 17, 20256 min read

Keeping Our Focus on Jesus

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

Apr 16, 20252 min read