“Navigating the Storm” by Jason Edwards
Why did we spend Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday offering opportunities for us to learn and experience contemplative prayer? In general, these practices always offer ways for us to grow as followers of Christ and in relationship with Christ. Specifically, this was prompted by the season we’re in and the one that awaits us. How? […]
“…he wouldn’t put another penny into that worthless hole” by Chip Handrich
In his letter to the church at Rome, Paul said: By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God […]
“When it only looks like I’m doing nothing” by Karen Rogers
Last week I had some concrete work done at my home. To comply with city ordinances, I had to move my trailer off the grass and onto an improved surface. The only available yard space was pretty hilly, and I decided that gravel wouldn’t stay put for long. So, I invested in a concrete pad […]
“My 2021 Voices” by Connie McNeill
We were certainly ready for January 1, 2021 to come. It was a psychological trick we played on ourselves, of course. On one level, we knew that we could not put behind us the challenges and frustrations that we had been forced to live with in 2020. Nevertheless, we could not keep ourselves from welcoming […]
“A Maundy Thursday Thought” by Lisa Shoemaker
Maundy Thursday. The Holy Week day that recognizes the night before Jesus’ gut-wrenching prayer in the garden, pleading with God that “if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me” (Matt. 26:39 NIV). The Christ is dining with his disciples, observing their remembrance of Passover as all good Jews were doing. Then, he […]
CrossWalk Devotional, Day Two
What does it mean to bear your cross? How might you help carry someone else’s cross? Reflect on these questions as you experience today’s devotional. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuMNU3ZcOI0