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Jan 2, 2019
Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read James 3:13-18 (NRSV) Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy […]
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Jan 1, 2019
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 8 (NRSV) To the leader: according to The Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your […]
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Dec 31, 2018
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 1 Kings 3:5-14 (NRSV) At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I should give you.” And Solomon said, “You have shown great […]
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Dec 30, 2018
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 Colossians 3:12-17 (NRSV) As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint […]
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Dec 29, 2018
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Chronicles 28:1-10 (NRSV) David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the officials of the tribes, the officers of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of the thousands, […]
286Dec 28, 2018
One of the greatest gifts I received during my educational journey was discovering an Ignatian spiritual practice called the Daily Examine. This year I will be taking a couple days to reflect on my year using this practice. The Examine is a daily practice, and the particular components can be altered and modified. I am […]
287Dec 28, 2018
One of the greatest gifts I received during my educational journey was discovering an Ignatian spiritual practice called the Daily Examine. This year I will be taking a couple days to reflect on my year using this practice. The Examine is a daily practice, and the particular components can be altered and modified. I am […]
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Dec 28, 2018
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 Revelation 21:1-7 (NRSV) Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, […]
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Dec 27, 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 Proverbs 8:32-36 (NRSV) “And now, my children, listen to me: happy are those who keep my ways. Hear instruction […]
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Dec 26, 2018
Focus Take time to rest in the comfort of the Lord today. Read Psalm 148 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host! Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest […]