Posts by Marsha Hudson

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 Psalms 107:1-16 (NRSV) O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read John 8:12-20 (NRSV) Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” Then […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read Psalm 51:1-12 (NRSV) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from […]

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 Hebrews 4:14–5:4 (NRSV) Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 107:1-16 (NRSV) O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he redeemed from trouble […]

While people usually want to remain in their own homes as long as possible, there may come a time when it is necessary to consider alternate living options. If you are at the point of considering such a move, here are some things to keep in mind. First and foremost, determine the individual’s needs. Is […]

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 2 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NRSV) For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we are weak in him, but in dealing with you we […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 145:1-8 (NRSV) I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever. Great […]

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 Mark 11:20-25 (NRSV) In the morning as they passed by, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. Then Peter remembered and […]

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 Genesis 49:29–50:14 (NRSV) Then he charged them, saying to them, “I am about to be gathered to my people. […]