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Sep 2, 2018
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 4-6 (NRSV) So now, Israel, give heed to the statutes and ordinances that I am teaching you to observe, so that you may live to enter and occupy the land […]
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Apr 27, 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 Acts 8:9-25 (NRSV) Now a certain man named Simon had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that […]
3Jul 20, 2017
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 86:11-17 (NRSV) Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; give me an […]
4Jun 22, 2017
Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Psalm 86:1-10 (NRSV) Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I am devoted to you; save your servant who trusts […]
5Apr 16, 2017
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Matthew 28:1-10 (NRSV) After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great […]
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Aug 6, 2016
Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Genesis 11:27-32 (NRSV) Now these are the descendants of Terah. Terah was the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran was the father of Lot. Haran died before his father […]
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Feb 17, 2016
Focus Turn off your cell phone, TV, or radio. Listen to the silence that is around you. Listen for God to speak to you. Read Philippians 3:17-20 (NRSV) Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the […]