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Hope Prevails
“Don’t give in to envy; keep your focus on God. Then you will be rewarded and your hope will never fade.” Proverbs 23:17-18 Notes for Contemplation as You Use this Devotional: This passage from the Book of Proverbs is part of the section often titled, “True Riches.”...
Let God, Let Love
“I remind you to rekindle the gift of God, which is in you. . . . For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but a spirit of power, love, and discernment.” 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Notes for Contemplation as You Use this Devotional: This passage encourages us to...
One with Authority
“When Jesus and his companions reached Capernaum, Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. The people were astonished at what they heard, because he taught as one who had authority, and not like other teachers of religious law.” Mark 1:21-22...
Fearless Focus
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I come that they may have life — and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 Notes for Contemplation as You Use this Devotional: This mystical passage, from the Gospel Writer Called John, is part of Jesus’s teaching about...
Assured and Guided
Moses protested, “If I go to the Israelites and tell them, ‘The God of our ancestors sent me,’ they will ask your name. Then what do I tell them?” “God said to Moses, ‘I AM that I AM. This is what you are to tell the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ . . ....
Grateful in Prayer
“When they rolled away the stone, Jesus lifted his gaze and said, “God, I thank You for hearing me. I know You always hear me, though I speak these words aloud so those with me believe that you sent me.” John 11:41-42 Notes for Contemplation as You Use...
Exercise Divinity
“In Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man to Jesus and begged him to touch and heal the man. Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then, putting saliva on the man’s eyes, he laid hands on the man and...
Flowing Into Life
“Lord,” said Thomas, “we do not know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” And Jesus replied, “I AM [is] the way and the truth and the life.” John 14:5-6 Notes for Contemplation as You Use this Devotional: This message from the Gospel Writer...
Feel the Faith
A woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years approached Jesus from behind and touched the fringe of his cloak. She thought, “If only I touch his cloak, I will be healed.” Then Jesus turned and saw her. “Woman, take...
Autumn Prayer
Today, on this first day of autumn, leaves swirl from trees. Our sign of changes to come. Change, again. Constant change in a world spinning fast. September nearly finished, and we catch our breath. While we are too harried to keep up And too anxious to...
God’s Good Nature
“God is good to everyone and has compassion for all creation.” Psalm 145:9 Notes for Contemplation as You Use this Devotional: This psalm, sometimes titled, “The Greatness and the Goodness of God,” reminds us that God is the benevolent, beloved creator of all...
Hope Reflection
Today, I pause to remember, though memories have been seeping through all week. Some posters say “Never Forget,” but sometimes our memories are short. Names may just be engravings, belonging to someone else. Until we reflect on our own parents, partners, spouses,...
Walk By Faith
“Walk by faith, and not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 Notes for Contemplation as You Use this Devotional: This wisdom from the Apostle Paul invites us to place all our faith in God — with us, within us, and all around us — despite every outer appearance to the...
A Way of Happiness
“I know that there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. We should eat, drink, and delight in our work because these are God's gifts of happiness to us.” Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 Notes for Contemplation as You Use this...
The Way of Belonging
“Have the same mindset as one another, love one another, and work together with united purpose. Do nothing selfish or conceited. Be humble, regarding others as better than yourselves. Look out not only for your own interests, but for...
Next Stop: Adventure
“The plans of the heart are ours, but the answer is from God. We believe all our ways are pure, but God knows the spirit. Therefore, commit your work to God, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:1-3 Notes for Contemplation as You Use...
Keep It Simple
Jesus said: “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. My yoke is...
Seek the Light
Jesus said: “Walk in the light while you can, so that darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in darkness do not know where they are going. Put your trust in the light while you still have the light, so that you may be children of light.” John 12:35-36 Notes...
Awaken to Awe
“God, teach me your ways, so that I may live according to your truth. Give me an undivided heart, so that I may revere you.” Psalm 86:11 Notes for Contemplation as You Use this Devotional: This Psalm is sometimes titled “Tired, But Trusting.”The Psalms are...
Truth That Frees
“As Jesus spoke, many people put their faith in his words. “If you remain faithful to my teachings,” he said, “you are truly my disciples. Then, you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:30-32 Notes for Contemplation as...
Taking it to the Street – Destined to Rise – Part 5 of 5
This episode, which concludes the series, invites us to notice how we are called to be prophets in our own lives. Wisdom from Jesus as he journeys into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, as well as from Civil Rights Leader Diane Nash, encourage us to fulfill a sacred call. If...
Building a Winning Team – Destined to Rise – Part 3 of 5
In this episode, we consider the power of teamwork and how our collective energy, focused in a shared direction, helps us achieve our mission. Wisdom from Olympic Champion Wilma Rudolph on passing the baton, as well as Jesus's parable about sheep and goats, remind us...
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