1Apr 12, 2018
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 Daniel 9:1-9 (NRSV) In the first year of Darius son of Ahasuerus, by birth a Mede, who became king […]
2Mar 18, 2018
Focus Relax and listen. Consciously prepare to hear God’s Word. Clear your mind of the worries and tasks that lie before you. Open your heart and allow it to refresh. 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 […]
3Oct 18, 2017
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 34 (NRSV) I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the […]
4Nov 3, 2016
This election season has been one of frustration for most of us. As is their wont, the media have appropriated both the airwaves and cyberspace for the money-making opportunities they see in the race. Thus, we have been bombarded with articles, blogs, and editorials explaining how and why each of the main candidates for the […]
5Aug 15, 2016
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 […]
6Jun 18, 2016
Focus Breathe in clear thoughts of peace and reflection as you prepare to hear God speak to you through the scripture and the writer. Put aside all the things the world says you have to accomplish today and use this time to rest in God’s presence. Read Isaiah 59:1-8 (NRSV) See, the LORD’s hand is […]
7Jun 11, 2016
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 32:1-5 (NRSV) Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are those to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. […]
8Mar 5, 2016
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 […]