vulnerability

Reflect Jesus’ example of servanthood makes most of us as uncomfortable today as it made Peter so many long years ago. In fact, many of us would be hard pressed to decide which aspect of that foot washing would pose the greater threat: to be the washer or the washee. To be the washer of […]

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 Matthew 9:2-13 (NRSV) And just then some people were carrying a paralyzed man lying on a bed. When Jesus […]

Yes, there are all kinds of people trying to get access to your pocket book, bank account, credit cards, and e-mail address. I feel rather foolish telling you this, but I have been the victim of several scams. I thought I was a fairly intelligent, astute, and cautious person, but I discovered that I am […]

Focus Loving God, replace my distortions with your revelations. Read Exodus 22:21-27 (NRSV) You shall not wrong or oppress a resident alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt. You shall not abuse any widow or orphan. If you do abuse them, when they cry out to me, I will surely heed their […]