Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read 2 Kings 19:8-20, 35-37 (NRSV) The Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria fighting against Libnah; for he had heard that the king had left Lachish. When the king heard […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 37:1-9 (NRSV) Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb. Trust in […]

There are not as many women portrayed as main characters in Bible stories, but when they are, they are generally strong leaders. Deborah is no exception. She was a seer and hearer of God’s will and was the kind of leader that participated in its being acted out. Barak listened to the counsel of Deborah […]

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 62 (NRSV) For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 119:49-56 (NRSV) Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life. The arrogant utterly […]

Welcome to the Youth Ministry Minute hosted by Nathan Wheeler. On this episode; Last week to apply to be a part of Kaleo the year-long mentoring program to help you discern your call. You can find out more info and apply at http://memphisseminary.edu/kaleo I also posted a video review of the Organic Student Ministry that […]

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 Revelation 3:14-22 (NRSV) “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the […]

Focus This is a time for just you and me, God, but I need your help in sweeping away the cloud of litter that swirls across the landscape of my mind. I want a private conversation between just the two of us so that your message for me in these moments will come through clean […]

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 1 Timothy 6:6-19 (NRSV) Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing […]

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 146:7b-9 (NRSV) The LORD sets the prisoners free; the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous. […]