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04 03 Broken Vessel

To a Broken God

Experience the brokenness of Christ anew with this song from Michael Card. It is an appropriate reflection at any time, but especially in the season of Lent.
Michael Card
Michael Card
November 24, 2024
04 07 Germination

Germination of the Soul

Mimi Dixon leads us into Holy Week by sharing an extended meditation on seeds, souls, and the hope of resurrection. When our seed coats—having been nourished in good soil—finally crack, we cannot imagine what will blossom, but our King has promised it will “take our breath away.”
Miriam Dixon
Miriam Dixon
November 24, 2024
04 10 Peter

A Prayer for Holy Week

A prayer from Henri Nouwen for Holy Week or anytime we’re indeed of reconciliation.
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Henri J. M. Nouwen
November 24, 2024
04 18 Daybreak Field

The Fruits of Resurrection

A short, sweet musing on God’s power to renew and transform that is evident throughout Creation from St. Clement. Enjoy!
St. Clement of Rome
St. Clement of Rome
November 24, 2024
04 21 Abundant Life

Meditation on Life

In a lovely Eastertide piece, Richella Parham shares a personal piece with us about the many ways the date April 21 has become a significant one in her life. Welcome to abundant life — “life lived from hidden sources that come into the soul from God and His kingdom.”
Richella Parham
Richella Parham
November 24, 2024
04 26 Storms

In the World You will have Trouble

“In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Basil the Great echoes Christ’s assurances in this piece by reminding us that, through all the afflictions that we face, we hold Christ’s truth and peace close—and our work for the Kingdom is never wasted.
Basil of Caesarea
Basil of Caesarea
November 24, 2024
05 10 Augustine And Monica

The Faithfulness of Monica

For Mother’s Day or any day, it is worthwhile to reflect upon what the faithful prayers of a mother can effect in her children’s lives. Augustine of Hippo had no dearth of sins and folly in his life, but his mother, Monica, never gave up on him. Part of his tender tribute to her awaits us today.
Augustine
Augustine
November 24, 2024
05 19 Community Prayer

Praying in Community

In a piece excerpted from “Becoming Like Jesus: Prayer-Filled Life​,” Chris Webb reminds us of the blessing of corporate prayer. The very act of gathering together with the same community, week after week, year after year, brings unexpected strength and spiritual vitality.
Chris Webb
Chris Webb
November 24, 2024
05 24 Facets Diamond

Facets of a Diamond

Margaret Campbell’s father once told her that the many translations and transliterations of the Bible are “all like facets of a diamond that reflects the brilliant light. What is important is seeing the Light.” Here, she calls our attention to the translation work of family favorite J.B. Phillips.
John Bertram Phillips
John Bertram Phillips
November 24, 2024
05 29 Most Important Job

The Most Important Job

In this pre-Pentecost (or anytime) piece, James Bryan Smith (and Dallas Willard) explain why praying for the success of other churches than one’s own is important and powerful.
James Bryan Smith
James Bryan Smith
November 24, 2024