Abundance July 15, 2025 For a covenant to hold, both parties must uphold their end of it.
Who is My Neighbor? July 11, 2025 Both in practice and in word, Jesus notices people who are hurting and tends to their wounds, whether those wounds are physical, spiritual, or emotional.
The Fruit of Ministry July 10, 2025 The strength of the community’s faith can be determined by the fruit they are bearing.
How Long? July 9, 2025 How might the church be a stronger voice for justice and compassion in the midst of diverse perspectives on what that looks like?
The Underbelly of Success July 8, 2025 When things are going well, how motivated are you to look at the underbelly of success?
Shalom July 4, 2025 Jesus knew that sometimes actions are more convincing than words.
Sowing and Reaping July 3, 2025 Paul encourages the faithful to sow the seeds of the Spirit.
Joy in the Morning July 2, 2025 Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
An Issue of Pride July 1, 2025 Pride often prevents us from admitting we are wrong, from offering sincere apologies, or from asking for help.
The Path of Discipleship June 27, 2025 The second half of this reading speaks to Jesus’ insistence that discipleship isn’t always easy.
Freedom From and Freedom For June 26, 2025 Of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists, which are easy for you and which are challenging?
Choosing Your Focus June 25, 2025 To what degree do you believe that remembering good times helps you through the bad?
Passing the Mantle June 24, 2025 What mantles have you reluctantly picked up?
Resistance June 20, 2025 What part of Jesus’ calling on your life do you resist?
The Law of Grace June 19, 2025 Paul says it is the grace of Jesus that puts us into right relationship with God.
Where is Your God? June 18, 2025 To what degree does listening and looking for God keep you grounded in hope?
The God of Big and Small June 17, 2025 When has God quietly shown up in your life lately?
Over My Head June 13, 2025 Read John 16:12-15. It would probably not be received well if a sermon began, “There are a lot of things…
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The Path to Hope June 12, 2025 Read Romans 5:1-5. The letter to the church at Rome is Paul’s attempt at laying out a framework for understanding…
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Creation Care June 11, 2025 How seriously do you take your role as a steward of creation?
Lady Wisdom June 10, 2025 When was the last time you frolicked in nature?
Satisfaction June 6, 2025 Maybe satisfaction comes in finding peace and gratitude in the here and now.
All in the Family June 5, 2025 Our identity comes from being a child of God, from being a part of God’s family.
Faith and Science June 4, 2025 The psalmist marvels at the ordering of the universe and how deeply interconnected it all is.
Pentecost June 3, 2025 In what way have you experienced the Holy Spirit?
Clothed with Power May 30, 2025 Jesus equips us and sends us to be bearers of good news.
The Gift of Prayer May 29, 2025 What a gift this prayer must have been to the community of faith.
He is Exalted! May 28, 2025 How incredible it is to think that God can see all things at all times, while still attending to the smallest of hurts, fears, and hopes!
Don’t Just Stand There! May 27, 2025 After this awe-inspiring vision of Jesus being lifted into the clouds, the disciples just stand there.
Peace May 23, 2025 What might you need to give over to God to experience peace?
Love Wins May 22, 2025 We need not read this book as a promise of death, destruction, and condemnation, but as a revelation of the God of life and love.
Practice the Pause May 21, 2025 Practicing the pause can prepare us for a meaningful, impactful expression and experience of worship.
Still Speaking May 20, 2025 To what degree do you believe the Holy Spirit still speaks?
Love One Another May 16, 2025 Jesus gives us a clear picture of what it means to love him: loving one another.
All Things New May 15, 2025 Hear God saying, “I am making all things new!”
Praise, Praise, Praise! May 14, 2025 What lessons can we take from nature in terms of praising God?
Who am I? May 13, 2025 Peter asked the question, “Who was I to hinder God?”
The Voice of the Good Shepherd May 9, 2025 How might listening to the voice of the Shepherd free you to live with assurance, joy, generosity, and gratitude?
To God and To the Lamb May 8, 2025 Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever!
Even though… May 7, 2025 The familiar words of this psalm hold a powerful confession of trust.
Tabitha, Get Up! May 6, 2025 How might you be a blessing today to someone who is in need?
Feed My Lambs May 2, 2025 The best way to show love for Jesus is to care for the ones he loves – to do what he does and to go where he goes.
Worthy is the Lamb May 1, 2025 What object of devotion might rival your allegiance to God?
Joy Comes in the Morning April 30, 2025 What burden might you be carrying into God’s joy-filled morning?
Blind Spots April 29, 2025 We, as humans, have a tendency to view anything new or different as threatening.
Wait, Watch, and Wonder April 25, 2025 All the disciples needed clear evidence that Jesus was no longer dead, but had risen.
Threat to Power April 24, 2025 The religious authorities expected compliance, but the apostles refused to listen.
This is the Day April 23, 2025 Are there any songs these verses make you think of?
What if it’s True? April 22, 2025 What if death is real, but it’s not the end of the story?
It is Finished April 18, 2025 Jesus’ suffering is over, but his suffering is only part of the story.
Humility April 17, 2025 How does the world know we follow Jesus – not only as individuals, but as a faith community?
Betrayal April 16, 2025 Despite the welcome and hospitality shown to Judas, he still followed through on his plan to betray Jesus.
Conspiracy April 15, 2025 Lazarus is the clearest evidence of Jesus’ power and ability to restore life to one who was dead.
Hosanna! April 11, 2025 When was the last time you let down your guard and gave yourself over to the experience of hope and joy?
Spirit of the Living God April 10, 2025 Read Philippians 2:5-11. In this passage, the hearers are invited to have the same mind that was in Christ Jesus.…
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O Give Thanks April 9, 2025 “O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!”
Equipping God April 8, 2025 In what ways has God equipped you to sustain the weary?
Here and Now April 4, 2025 Rather than being paralyzed by fear and dread, Mary practices presence in the here and now.
Inside Out Transformation April 3, 2025 In what ways does your faith impact the way you live, work, and move about in the world?
Reunion April 2, 2025 Read Psalm 126. Here, the psalmist is imagining what it was like for those in exile to return home. They…
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Home April 1, 2025 In God, we find our home.
Welcome Home March 28, 2025 This is a story of hope for all of us
New Creation March 27, 2025 What areas of your life might still need a little “recreating”?
The Weight of Guilt March 26, 2025 Guilt has a way of eating at us from the inside out.
Sacred Rites March 25, 2025 Rituals connect us to our history, giving meaning to our current experience.
Nurtured Towards Fruitfulness March 21, 2025 God is willing to put in the work to bring forth fruit from our lives.
Lessons of the Past March 20, 2025 “Have we learned nothing from history?”
Nearness of God March 19, 2025 Here, the psalmist expresses a deep, almost physical desire for God.
Come to the Waters March 18, 2025 For what do we truly hunger and thirst?
Foxes and Hens March 14, 2025 Even as the fox preys on the hen, the hen is protecting her brood.
On Motivations March 13, 2025 Spend time examining the motivations behind your spiritual practices.
Timing March 12, 2025 In the high-speed world we have created, we expect every need to be met in an instant.
Covenant March 11, 2025 What rituals do we use today to commemorate important commitments in life?
Resistance March 7, 2025 At every turn, Jesus uses scripture to resist the temptation.
Everyone Means Everyone March 6, 2025 You’ve probably heard the phrase “All means all.” Here, the author is saying, “Everyone means everyone.”
Sheltered March 5, 2025 Imagine yourself living in the shelter of the Most High and abiding in the shadow of the Almighty.
First Fruits March 4, 2025 Moses paints a picture of abundance for the Hebrew people as they wander in the wilderness.
Revelation February 28, 2025 Sometimes, we are weighed down to the point that we miss the revelation of Jesus.
Unveiled February 27, 2025 Turning to the Lord frees us from the need to pretend we are something we’re not.
Love and Logic February 26, 2025 God parents us with love and logic.
Removing the Veil February 25, 2025 Read Exodus 34:29-35. In this reading, Moses is coming down from Mount Sinai for the second time after having destroyed…
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The Cost of Discipleship February 21, 2025 Truly following Jesus is demanding, but its reward is to be under the care of the One who is unfailingly merciful.
Imperishability February 20, 2025 Everlasting life is beyond anything our human minds can imagine.
Choose the Good February 19, 2025 Are we life-givers or are we life-sappers?
Hindsight February 18, 2025 Hindsight often has a way of helping us to gain a new perspective on situations.
Blessed Are… February 14, 2025 Jesus is concerned with the lived experiences of the people to whom he is speaking.
On Resurrection February 13, 2025 It is the resurrection of Jesus that informs our hope that death does not have the last word.
Planted By Water 2.0 February 12, 2025 Regular meditation on the scriptures is like sinking our roots into that which gives life and helps us to flourish.
Planted by Water February 11, 2025 Trusting God feels like being planted by a cool stream – refreshing, nourishing, fruitful.
Drop Your Nets February 7, 2025 How might Jesus be calling you to drop your net and let him work his power?
With My Whole Heart February 5, 2025 “Praise God from whom all blessings flow!”
From Generation to Generation February 4, 2025 Paul’s words are a beautiful reminder of the path the Gospel message has taken to finally arrive at your door.
On Worthiness February 4, 2025 “Here am I; send me!”
Hometown Heretic? January 31, 2025 Here, Jesus’ community becomes enraged at his challenging words.
Ideal Love January 30, 2025 In what ways have these qualities of love been shown by you or to you?
Refuge January 29, 2025 When have you felt you needed a refuge or a fortress for safety and protection?
Consecrated January 28, 2025 “Before you were born, I consecrated you.”
Hometown Hero January 24, 2025 When Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day.
The Body of Christ January 23, 2025 Here, Paul celebrates the diversity within the body of Christ.
The Law of the Lord January 22, 2025 The words of scripture revive the soul, give wisdom, enlighten, and even give warning.