The Scripture ~ So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. Romans 14:19 The Spiritual Focus ~ I see through you like an open book, only because I have seen through myself. We are all one in essence; passing judgement on the singular only asserts…
The Scripture ~ Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 The Spiritual Focus ~ “Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now, without wishing…
The Scripture ~ The Lord will guide you continually, watering your life when you are dry and keeping you healthy, too. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. Isaiah 58:11 NLT The Spiritual Focus ~ “What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while.”…
The Scripture ~ “You then who teach others, do you not teach yourself?” Romans 2:21a The Spiritual Focus ~ “Buddha was not Buddhist, Jesus was not Christian, Muhammad was not Muslim; they were teachers who taught love.” Anonymous Breath Prayer ~ Inhale I am teacher, Exhale I am student The Devotion ~ One of…
The Scripture ~ “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 The Spiritual Focus ~ “The words you speak become the house you live in.” Hafiz Breath Prayer ~ Inhale I embody, Exhale…
The Scripture ~ Psalm 23 Japanese Version by Toki Miyashina Spiritual Focus ~ “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Anne Lamott Breath Prayer ~ Inhale God is here, Exhale God is now The Devotion ~ A lectionary is a collection or group of readings from sacred…
The Scripture ~ Jesus went on to open their understanding of the Word of God, showing them how to read their bibles this way. Luke 24:45 The Spiritual Focus ~ What the world needs most is openness: open hearts, open doors, open eyes, open minds, open ears, open souls. Robert Muller Breath Prayer ~…
The Scripture ~ Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and…
The Scripture ~ The women, deep in wonder and full of joy, lost no time in leaving the tomb. They ran to tell the disciples. Then Jesus met them, stopping them in their tracks. “Good morning!” he said. They fell to their knees, embraced his feet, and worshiped him. Jesus said, “You’re holding on to…
The Scripture ~ “A new commandment I give to you: that you love one another, just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” (John 13:34). The Spiritual Focus ~ “With the first mouthful, I practice joy. With the second mouthful, I practice the love that releases suffering.” Thich Nhat Hanh…