The Scripture ~ “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 The Spiritual Focus ~ “Closer is he than breathing, and nearer than hands and feet.” Alfred Lord…
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 ~…
Scripture ~ “Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.” Jude 1:2 Spiritual Focus ~ “When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.” Jimi Hendrix Breath Prayer ~ Power of Love, know peace Devotion Peace…. love… pause on these words, see them as beautiful promises we remember…
Scripture ~ “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 Spiritual Focus ~ “Hope is the place where joy meets struggle.” Parker J. Palmer Breath Prayer ~ New hope, deep joy Devotion Advent…
The Scripture ~ “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Spiritual Focus ~ “Silence is the pause in me when I am near to God.” Arvo Part The Devotion There is a rhythm that surrounds us at certain times of the year. There are seasonal rhythms, family traditions, and the holiday’s that…
The Scripture ~Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that…
The Scripture ~ “But by the grace of God I am what I am and God’s grace toward me is not in vain.” 1st Corinthians 15:10 The Spiritual Focus ~” It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up.” Eckhart Tolle The Breath Prayer ~ I am,…
Season of Gratitude-Nov. 2017 Devotions Scripture ~ “Give thanks with a grateful heart.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Spiritual Focus ~ “The real gift of gratitude is that the more grateful you are, the more present you become.” Robert Holden Breath Prayer ~ I am grateful The Devotion Thankfulness is a prelude to gratitude. Being thankful, giving…
Week of Oct. 29, 2017 The Scripture ~ “Remember [God] how you brought a young vine out of Egypt, cleared out the brambles and the briers and planted your very own vineyard? You prepared the good earth, you planted her roots deep, the vineyard filled the land.” Psalm 80:8-9 The Message The Spiritual Focus ~…
The Scripture ~ “Don’t always be asking, “Where are the good old days?” Wise folks don’t ask questions like that.” Ecclesiastes 7:10 The Message The Spiritual Focus ~ Honor the space between no longer and not yet. Nancy Leon Breath Prayer ~ I trust God The Devotion ~ Having done the work of spiritual landscaping,…