Sunday January 17, 2016 The Scripture ~ On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” Jesus mother said to the…
Sunday January 10, 2016 Epiphany The Scripture ~ “And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.” Matthew 2:12 The Spiritual Focus ~ “Reason is in fact the path to faith, and faith takes over when reason can say no more.” Thomas Merton The Devotion…
Sunday January 3, 2016 The Scripture ~ So we’re not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without God’s unfolding grace. 2 Corinthians 4:16 The Message Spiritual Focus ~…
Sunday December 27, 2015 Christmas The Scripture ~ “Be still and know that I AM God.” Psalm 46:10 The Spiritual Focus ~ “Yoga will make you sensitive to the stillness, the presence, the hush, the peace of God. This deep inner stillness is at the core of your being. It is the ground, the joy…
Sunday December 20,2015 Advent week 4 The Scripture ~ ” in the Lord, I beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the…
Sunday December 13 Advent week 3 The Scripture ~ But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see— I bring you good news of great joy for all people.” Luke 2:10 The Spiritual Focus ~ Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every…
Week 1 Advent The Scripture ~ We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior. Psalm 65:4b ~ 5 The Spiritual Focus ~ Paying attention to what we feel grateful for puts us in a positive frame of mind….
Sunday Nov. 22, 2015 Week 4 The Scripture Those who observe the day, observe it in honor of the Lord. Also those who eat, eat in honor of the Lord, since they give thanks to God. Romans 14:6 The Spiritual Focus ~ “You say grace before meals. All right. But I say grace before the…
Sunday Nov. 15, 2015 Week 3 The Scripture Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1st Thessalonians 5:16-18 Spiritual Focus When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me…