Reflect & Respond: Week 6
Below, you will find a variety of ways to reflect on the message for this week. Since God speaks to each of us in different ways, you, your family, or...
What Truly Matters
Read Ephesians 1:15-22 This passage includes one of my favorite prayers by Paul, verse 17. He prays that we would receive the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that we...
True Wisdom
Read 1 Corinthians 1:20-25 Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom...
A Living Stone
Read 1 Peter 2:6-10 There is a house near where I live that has been under construction for over a year now. I walk past it almost every day as...
Putting Things Right, Now
Read Isaiah 42:1-7 This first of the servant songs introduces the servant as someone who brings justice. In the Bible, justice means “putting everything right”. Biblical authors have written...
The Only Race Worth Running
Read 2 Timothy 4:6-8 “You take over. I’m about to die, my life an offering on God’s altar. This is the only race worth running. I’ve run hard right to...
Nunc Dimittis
Nunc Dimittis is a brief hymn of praise sung by the aged Simeon, who had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen...
Reflect & Respond: Week 5
Below, you will find a variety of ways to reflect on the message for this week. Since God speaks to each of us in different ways, you, your family, or...
More Than a Season
Read Isaiah 11:1-5 AAAARGH! Christmas is over and I still have food left over and presents to exchange and thank you notes to write…STOP! Now that we put Christmas day...
A Song to the Child Born for Us
Read Isaiah 9:2-7 It is good to sing. Research has shown that singing can be good for you on many levels. It may help lower stress, boost immunity and lung function,...