As we continue in the Advent season, Jason Minnix reflects on the uncomfortable love of God through the contemplative practice of Lectio Divina [Matthew 1:18-25]. Reflection How am I being made vulnerable by the emergence of new life? Where do I sense the presence and absence of grace over this past year? Resources Lectio Divina
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Advent: Expectations
As we continue in the Advent season, Weylin Lee reflects on how we are invited to respond when our expectations of God don’t line up with reality [Matthew 11:2-6]. Reflection How can we practice curiosity around our unfulfilled expectations of God and our circumstances? Who and where are the margins in our life that we have overlooked? What expectations do […]
Advent: Preparing the Way for Peace
As we continue in the Advent season, Jeff Chu reflects on how we are invited to experience and practice peace in the middle of the wilderness [Matthew 3]. Reflection What in your life needs to die? What are you trying to cultivate in your life this season? Resources Book: Does Jesus Really Love Me?
Advent: Time
As we begin the Advent season, Gideon Tsang reflects on what we are invited to spend time on and what we can use this season for [Romans 13:11-14]. Reflection How can you rest in knowing that your awakening will find you in time without your own willpower? What parts of you are being made whole in this season of Advent? […]
Art of Neighboring
Virginia Cumberbatch explores how we have lost the art of neighboring and how we can practice it in our lives [Jeremiah 23:1-6]. Reflection How can you practice the art of neighboring this week? What does God ask of us in participating in the tapestry of community? Spiritual Practice What is your responsibility in the art of neighboring? What does that […]
What’s Alive
Jason Minnix reflects on how challenging the structure of our life and faith helps us explore the meaning behind them [Luke 20:27-38]. Reflection Do the rules and structure of my life support my “why” or have they replaced it? What’s alive in me today? How can I carry it with love this week? Spiritual Practice Refocus on your why. Refocus […]
Ordinary Saints
Kelly Cutbirth reflects on what makes a saint and what is the work of an ordinary saint [Luke 6:20-31]. Reflection Think of an achievement, success or possession in your life right now that you’re afraid to lose. Can you imagine God’s love for you even without that thing? Reflect on a part of yourself that you’ve made an enemy. What […]