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Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Genesis 45:1-15 (NRSV) Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me.” So no one stayed with him […]

Time capsules are fun to make, and even more fun to open years later! A time capsule is a collection of items that describe life as it is right now. Store these items out of sight and mind for a specific length of time. When the specified time has passed, the time capsule is opened […]

While the Bible is a “once upon a time” book, it is as up-to-date as the latest, breaking news. Once upon a time God created, once upon a time God led the people of Israel out of captivity into a land of promise; and once upon a time God sent Jesus into the world to […]

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 1 Kings 3:16-28 (NRSV) Later, two women who were prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. The one woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 (NRSV) Then David slept with his ancestors, and was buried in the city of David. The time that David reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything, but God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Psalm 81 (NRSV) Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob. Raise a song, sound the tambourine, the sweet […]

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 Romans 16:17-20 (NRSV) I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who cause dissensions and […]

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 John 4:7-26 (NRSV) A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” (His disciples had gone to the city to buy food.) […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Ruth 2:1-23 (NRSV) Now Naomi had a kinsman on her husband’s side, a prominent rich man, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. And Ruth the Moabite said to […]

This article was re-posted with permission from CLC Network, an organization committed to equipping congregations and schools to glorify God through purposeful, innovative inclusion of persons with varied abilities. Written by Barbara J. Newman   Before you know it, school will be starting and your children’s and youth ministries will be starting again. How can you […]