Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 (NRSV) The rabble among them had a strong craving; and the Israelites also wept again, and said, “If only we had meat to eat! We remember the fish […]

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 Deuteronomy 27:1-10 (NRSV) Then Moses and the elders of Israel charged all the people as follows: Keep the entire commandment that I am commanding you today. On the day […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 19:7-14 (NRSV) The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing […]

There is nothing better than to hear the sound of babies and young children in and around the church building. If you are in a church that is lucky enough to have infants and toddlers, you also have the great responsibility of creating a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for the children and their families. […]

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 Psalm 124 (NRSV) If it had not been the LORD who was on our side —let Israel now say— if it had not been the […]

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 Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NRSV) Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the […]

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 James 5:1-6 (NRSV) Come now, you rich people, weep and wail for the miseries that are coming to you. Your riches have rotted, and your clothes are moth-eaten. Your […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read James 4:8-17 (NRSV) Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep. Let […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a (NRSV) Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy […]

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 1 (NRSV) Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; […]