In our courts of law, the symbol for justice is a blindfolded woman holding a scale. We say: “Justice is blind.” By that we mean that the justice that is dispensed in our courtrooms is not based on our looks, our social standing, or creed, our race, our profession, but only on the facts present […]

Those who have grown up in the church have heard God’s commandments, or at least they are aware of the Ten Commandments. Imagine what the world would be like if no one knew these laws even existed. That’s what it was like in King Josiah’s day (2 Kings 23:1-8a). They were fixing up the Temple […]

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 1 John 2:12-17     (NRSV) I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven on account of his name. I am writing to you, fathers, […]

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 Romans 8:1-11    (NRSV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit[a] of […]

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 Luke 11:37-52    (NRSV) While he was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him; so he went in and took his place […]

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 2 Corinthians 1:12-19   (NRSV) Indeed, this is our boast, the testimony of our conscience: we have behaved in the world with frankness and godly sincerity, not by earthly […]

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 1:18-31 (NRSV) For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to […]

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 Luke 1:67-79 (NRSV) Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Ephesians 5:15-20 (NRSV) Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for a peace at this time. Read Ephesians 4:17-5:1 (NRSV) Now this I affirm and insist on in the Lord: you must no longer live as the Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened […]