Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 1 Kings 3:5-14 (NRSV) At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I should give you.” And Solomon said, “You have shown great […]

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 Colossians 3:12-17 (NRSV) As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read 1 Chronicles 28:1-10 (NRSV) David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the officials of the tribes, the officers of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of the thousands, […]

One of the greatest gifts I received during my educational journey was discovering an Ignatian spiritual practice called the Daily Examine. This year I will be taking a couple days to reflect on my year using this practice. The Examine is a daily practice, and the particular components can be altered and modified. I am […]

One of the greatest gifts I received during my educational journey was discovering an Ignatian spiritual practice called the Daily Examine. This year I will be taking a couple days to reflect on my year using this practice. The Examine is a daily practice, and the particular components can be altered and modified. I am […]

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 21:1-7 (NRSV) Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, […]

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 Proverbs 8:32-36 (NRSV) “And now, my children, listen to me: happy are those who keep my ways. Hear instruction […]

Focus Take time to rest in the comfort of the Lord today. Read Psalm 148 (NRSV) Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host! Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest […]

Focus Turn off your cell phone, TV, or radio. Listen to the silence that is around you. Listen for God to speak to you.   Read Hebrews 1:1-12 (NRSV) Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by […]

Focus Be still and rest in the Lord.   Read Luke 2:1-20 (NRSV) In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also […]