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 Romans 2:1-11 (NRSV) Therefore you have no excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others; for in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, […]

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 Luke 13:1-9 (NRSV) At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood […]

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 Luke 6:43-45 (NRSV) “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs are […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Psalm 63:1-8 (NRSV) O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there […]

You know how some articles are full of thought-provoking content and “get your wheels turning” theological ideas?  And some are full of practical ideas that you can use immediately or that spark your own creative genius within?  This one is the latter!  So if you need some practical “What can I do for Teacher Appreciation […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 118:26-29 (NRSV) Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the house of the LORD. The LORD is God, and he has given […]

By: Ariel S. Bennett In today’s society being a Christian college student can sometimes be a bit of a challenge.  You’re away from home and on your own for the very first time.  There is a ton going on and in the midst of all of that you’re left to figure out how to find […]

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 Philippians 3:17-20 (NRSV) Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For […]

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 27 (NRSV) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the […]

Focus Be still and rest in the Lord. Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (NRSV) For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a […]