In Matthew 12:46-50, I see Jesus in a similar situation. Surrounded by His disciples, His family seeks His attention.

A Christmas reflection for Thursday, December 28th by The Rev. Lauren Scott Lectionary reading for 12/27/2023:Psalm 148; Jeremiah...

Where is the Divine calling you to flip “accepted” power on its head? How are you being asked to redefine what is mighty?

These few days between Christmas and New Year’s Day are among my most treasured all year.

An Advent reflection for Saturday, December 23rd by Melanie Myatt Lectionary reading for 12/23/2023: Psalm 89:1-4,19-26; Judges 13:2-24;...

But the reality is, no matter the season, following God can be an exercise in perseverance, conviction, courage and fortitude.

It’s the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that was on Jesus and raised Jesus from the dead, that empowers us for ministry

In this sweet passage in Habakkuk, there are two instances where the word “yet” is noted.

An Advent reflection for Friday, December 15th by Rev. Anna Maloney Lectionary reading for 12/15/2023: Psalm 126; Habakkuk 3:2-6;...

An Advent reflection for Thursday, December 14th by Pastor Sara Fisher Lectionary reading for 12/14/2023: Psalm 126; Habakkuk 2:1-5;...

An Advent reflection for Wednesday, December 13th by Rev. Jeannette Conver Lectionary reading for 12/13/2023: Psalm 27; Malachi 2:10-3:1;...

An Advent reflection for Tuesday, December 12th by Ruth Zschoche Lectionary reading for 12/12/2023: Psalm 27, Isaiah 4:2-6, Acts 11:1-18...

God releases us, but if we don’t expand our thinking enough to let go, we still miss out

Above all, trust in the slow work of God. We are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the end without delay.

An Advent reflection for Friday, December 8th by Kendall Smith Lectionary reading for December 8, 2023: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; Jeremiah...

In October, I began reflecting on this text from Micah: “For instruction shall go out of Zion...they shall beat their swords into plowshares

Prayerful Reflections is a daily resource for connecting with God and the larger Christian community during the season of Advent & Christmas

Be Encouraged: An Advent reflection for Sunday, December 3rd by Rev. Julia Styles. 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 is a greeting from Paul to the church

Restore. This is the word that immediately drew my attention as I read over Psalm 80. Restore us.

Zechariah 14:1-9 is a difficult passage. Key take-away: God allows what defines his people to be destroyed and he replaces it with himself.