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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Devotional thoughts for the Lenten season
THURSDAY, MARCH 31STA TIME OF SHARED STRUGGLES As Holy Week gradually draws closer, we wonder what Jesus may have to say to us today. What will be his story of frustration? How will we share that same struggle? We quiet ourselves to listen as… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – DIFFERING OPINIONS”
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30THA TIME OF INSTRUCTION For our Wednesday instruction, we find Jesus recalling his time with his disciples and the adventures they had together. Today he shares one meaningful moment with us… Then I called the twelve together and gave them power and… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – TAKE NOTHING”
TUESDAY, MARCH 29THA TIME FOR A STORY Jesus has a longer story to tell today, so he begins right away… For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – FAIR IS UNFAIR”
MONDAY, MARCH 28A TIME OF COMFORT Today our mentor Jesus shares a deeply comforting promise, a reminder of his presence with us. He simply says… I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – LIGHT OF THE WORLD”
FRIDAY, MARCH 25THA TIME OF BLESSING Our Friday time of blessing with Jesus holds more treasures for us. Today, Jesus shares another gift from the Beatitudes, one that asks us to bless but also promises to bless us: Blessed are the merciful, for they… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – MERCY ME”
THURSDAY, MARCH 24THA TIME OF SHARED STRUGGLES As we gather with Jesus to hear another of his frustrations – the ones we often share – we are grateful to know that he understands us and our frailties so very well. I made the disciples… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – TRUE TRUST”
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23RDA TIME OF INSTRUCTION When we come to Jesus our mentor for our time of instruction today, we find him quiet and reflective. Like the disciples (in Luke 11), we ask Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Jesus smiles and shares the… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – KEEP IT SIMPLE”
TUESDAY, MARCH 22NDA TIME FOR A STORY It is time for a story with our mentor, Jesus. As he begins, we may recall this parable, the story of the gardener who scatters the seed of God’s loving word. We get comfortable in our seats… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – SOIL CONDITIONS”
MONDAY, MARCH 21STA TIME OF COMFORT As we sit with Jesus today, we envision that we are sitting with other disciples, all of us eager to hear his words of comfort. Jesus extends his hands as a gesture of blessing and says, I will… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – NEVER ALONE”
FRIDAY, MARCH 18THA TIME OF BLESSING Today is Friday, our time of blessing! We gather with Jesus to hear the third of his “Blessed are…” from what we know as the Beatitudes. Jesus says, Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – STRENGTH IN MEEKNESS”
Simply Soul Searching 