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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 119:169-176 (NRSV) Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word. Let […]

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 Colossians 3:1-11 (NRSV) So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 73:21-28 (NRSV) When my soul was embittered, when I was pricked in heart, I was stupid and ignorant; I was like a brute beast toward you. Nevertheless I am continually with […]

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 Proverbs 1:20-33 (NRSV) Wisdom cries out in the street; in the squares she raises her voice. At the busiest corner she cries out; at the entrance of the city […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 19 (NRSV) The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. There is no […]

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 2:17-26 (NRSV) If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,” and […]

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 […]

A Liturgy for Prayer for People with AIDS and other Life-Threatening Illnesses John Smith Call to Worship One:  God consoles us in all our afflictions. Many: Let us also console those who are afflicted.  One:   Take strength from each other, the sufferings of Christ are abundant for us. Many: We are stronger together, and […]

When I was an expectant mother, like many expectant mothers, I became very concerned about the responsibility of my condition and was particularly conscious of my diet. Expectant mothers start taking note of the nutritional value of what we are eating. We want maximum nutrition for our unborn child. Multi-vitamins provide the minimum daily requirements […]

I Treasure Your Word Cindy Martin Call to Worship I treasure your word in my heart,       so that I may not sin against you. Blessed are you, O Lord;       I will not forget your word. The Lord exists forever;       your word is firmly fixed in heaven. Your word is a lamp to […]