Tag: serve

LONGING FOR GOD’S PROXIMITY

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Maundy Thursday, April 17th And during supper Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands and that he had come from God and was going to God, got up from supper, took off his outer robe, and tied… Continue Reading “LONGING FOR GOD’S PROXIMITY”

WHAT DO I DO WITH MY ANGER? (#2)

STEP OUT IN FAITH The first step in our walk of faith is to stop our own works and rest in God’s love, wisdom and power.~ T. B. Joshua In last week’s post, I wrote about mindfully choosing to abide with God in these… Continue Reading “WHAT DO I DO WITH MY ANGER? (#2)”

SERVING THE GREATER GOOD

I once walked to this meadow each morning to take in the beauty and at times, capture the sunrise. The meadow became my treasured sacred space that was an easily traveled distance from home. So, I was quite disappointed when plans were then made… Continue Reading “SERVING THE GREATER GOOD”

18. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: SERVE

MAUNDY THURSDAY, March 28th Read John 13:3-17 (copied below). Follow Jesus… After dinner with his disciples on that evening we now call Maundy Thursday, Jesus sets an example for all of us. He ties a towel around himself, pours water into a basin, then… Continue Reading “18. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: SERVE”

3. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: WANT

Tuesday, February 20th Read Mark 10:46-52 (copied below). Follow Jesus… Of all the healing stories, I especially love the ones in which Jesus restores sight to a blind person. The idea of seeing lends itself to contemplative “seeing” and our longing to discern what… Continue Reading “3. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: WANT”

SECOND THOUGHT: VENTURING…

(Additional reflections on Monday’s post, VENTURING OUT–OR NOT) When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:32-33 NRSVUE) After Jesus rescued him from the water, Peter then stayed… Continue Reading “SECOND THOUGHT: VENTURING…”