Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Samuel 1:1-18 (NRSV) There was a certain man of Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham son of Elihu son of Tohu […]

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 Mark 4:21-25 (NRSV) He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under the bushel basket, or under the bed, and not […]

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 Corinthians 2:1-10 (NRSV) When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery […]

When was the last time you had a conversation about God? For most people, the unfortunate and surprising answer to that question is not very often. Spiritual conversations are exceedingly rare for most Americans, and even for Christians, who are at best reluctant to have them. Click here to read the rest of the article […]

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 Psalm 20 (NRSV) The LORD answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send you help from the sanctuary, […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Isaiah 6:1-8 (NRSV) In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read John 15:18-20, 26-27 (NRSV) “If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me before it hated you. If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its […]

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 Isaiah 2:1-5 (NRSV) The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established 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 29 (NRSV) Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to […]

Focus Be mindful of your breathing. Take a large breath, hold it for a few seconds, and release as you reflect on the Breath of God from which we came. Read Ezekiel 37:1-14 (NRSV) The hand of the LORD came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the LORD and set […]