“But while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” The father in the Prodigal Son story was filled with love and compassion for this rebellious son while he was still far off. The prodigal son had not made his confession and […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Mark 5:1-20 (NRSV) They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes. And when he had stepped out of the boat, immediately a man out of […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 111 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the […]

We are Your Beloved Samantha Hassell   Call to Worship Leader:  We gather today as your people, God. People:  Young and old; rule-followers and rule-breakers; liberals and conservatives; and every distinction in between. Leader:  We gather today as your beloved. People:  We are a people who are tempted; who are wilderness wanderers; who trust in […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Matthew 8:28–9:1 (NRSV) When he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs coming out of the tombs met him. They were so fierce that no one […]

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 Mark 1:21-28 (NRSV) They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as […]

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 35:1-10 (NRSV) Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything, but God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read 1 Corinthians 7:32-40 (NRSV) I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, how to […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 111 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the […]