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Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Leviticus 23:26-41 (NRSV) The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Now, the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you: you shall […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything other than God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Joshua 5:9-12 (NRSV) The LORD said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away from you the disgrace of Egypt.” And so that place is […]

Focus Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today. Read Psalm 32 (NRSV) Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are those to whom […]

Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear how God is calling you. Read Joshua 4:14-24 (NRSV) On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they stood in awe of him, as they had stood in awe […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:5 (NRSV) So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Luke 13:18-21 (NRSV) He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it? It is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in […]

Adults rarely want to think about children being in the hospital and we especially hate the thought of children grieving over the death of a loved one.  However, I would like to urge parents and those who teach children to consider giving serious and intentional thought to children and grief.  Many parents like to protect their […]

Focus Stop and thank God for being present with you today. Ask for God’s guidance as you hear God’s voice through scripture and the writer. Read Psalm 39 (NRSV) I said, “I will guard my ways that I may not sin with my tongue; I will keep a muzzle on my mouth as long as […]

Not long ago, some friends of mine and I were lamenting the fact that our denomination is currently experiencing a dearth of “giants of the faith”—theologians and thinkers who articulate for the entire church the essence of our faith and who take as their calling the task of helping us navigate its evolution and growth […]