1May 29, 2019
Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read Luke 2:25-38 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the […]
2Apr 16, 2019
Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power […]
3Dec 5, 2018
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Isaiah 1:24-31 (NRSV) Therefore says the Sovereign, the LORD of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel: Ah, I will pour out my wrath on my enemies, and avenge myself on my […]
4Dec 4, 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 Revelation 22:12-16 (NRSV) “See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first […]
5Sep 18, 2018
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 […]
6Aug 11, 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 Psalm 130 (NRSV) Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the […]
7Jan 12, 2018
Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for a peace at this time. Read Acts 13:16-25 (NRSV) So Paul stood up and with a gesture began to speak: “You Israelites, and others who fear God, listen. The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors […]
8Apr 1, 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 130 (NRSV) Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! If […]
9Mar 28, 2017
Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear what God is saying to you. Read Colossians 1:9-14 (NRSV) For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the […]
10Aug 4, 2016
Focus Take a moment to slow your breath. Breathe in to the count of three, hold for a count of three and then blow out for a count of three. Repeat three times. This will help you relax and prepare for study. Read Isaiah 9:8-17 (NRSV) The Lord sent a word against Jacob, and it […]