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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Yearly devotions for the Lenten season
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”
THURSDAY, MARCH 17THA TIME OF SHARED STRUGGLE Today we will learn of another struggle Jesus had, a frustration that we often share and understand. Jesus sits quietly for a moment, smiling knowingly to himself, and then begins… While everyone was amazed at all that… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – MISSING THE POINT”
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16THA TIME OF INSTRUCTION As we come for our time of instruction today, Jesus invites us to dim the room and light a candle, if we have one. He then shares these words of wisdom. You are the light of the world.… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – SHINING LIGHT”
TUESDAY, MARCH 15THA TIME FOR A STORY Today we come to Jesus for our Tuesday parable. Jesus rubs his chin, deep in thought, remembering a moment. He then begins to speak to us… Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – FINDING THE LOST”
MONDAY, MARCH 14THA TIME OF COMFORT As many of us begin a new work week we wonder what words of comfort Jesus will have for us today. We settle next to him, eagerly listening for his next insight. Jesus leans toward us, extends his… Continue Reading “MENTORING MOMENTS – REST FOR THE WEARY”
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