Two sisters in Christ talking about faith and seeking to live it out.
Welcome to our third week of exploring the practice of Lectio Divina. We hope you're filling up the pages in your journal and drawing closer to God's presence in ways you haven't experienced before! Let's gather with those who've come along on the journey for lunch and fellowship, with His Word as the centerpiece. Lord, we are … Continue reading Gather: Lectio Divina – Week 3
Day 5 Story Read Ruth 4:1-12 From the moment Ruth lay at Boaz’s feet and requested redemption, who took responsibility? When you consider your own redemption, who is responsible? Why? Read Ruth 4:13-23 Who was the grandson of Ruth and Boaz’s son Obed? Ruth’s story is not only a story of personal redemption, but the … Continue reading Unfolding Enough: I Am His
Set aside ten to fifteen minutes to practice Examen at least twice this week. Note: Provided is a guide below, but we emphasize the word guide. Do not be concerned with following it exactly. It’s offered as a way to engage with God. But know He may lead you somewhere else. You have permission to … Continue reading Examen (week 2)
Set aside ten to fifteen minutes to practice Examen at least twice this week. Note: Provided is a guide below, but we emphasize the word guide. Do not be concerned with following it exactly. It’s offered as a way to engage with God. But know He may lead you somewhere else. You have permission to … Continue reading Examen (week 2)
Have you chosen your word for the year? Maybe the word has chosen you. Reflect on the places you’ve seen your word. If you’re not quite sure, don’t worry. God is faithful to answer in His time. Write down your word or the words you are considering. Ask God for clarity and consider the definition … Continue reading What’s in a word…
This month’s spiritual discipline is choosing one word to guide your spiritual growth and formation for the year. Begin by asking God for One Word to focus your spiritual life on for the year. Listen. He uses all sorts of sources to speak to us. Be open to hearing Him everywhere you go and to … Continue reading What’s in a word…
The Blessing of Hope Reflection Scripture: Blessed is the one you chose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple! By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of … Continue reading Going Deeper into Hope: Week 4/Day 1
Hope: The Heart of Faith Reflection Thoughts: Begin by reading or writing the Reflection Scripture: Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of … Continue reading Going Deeper into Hope: Week 1/Day 2
Encourage: Inspire Reflection Scripture: “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. …” Joel 2:28 ESV Reflect on the Scripture in a way most meaningful to … Continue reading Going Deeper into Encourage: Week 2/Day 1
Encourage: As Long as it is Called "Today" Have you praised God as Present? Are you encouraged by the thought of Him always being with you? How has praising Him as being at hand to encourage moved you to take opportunities to do good? Continue praising Him for being with you wherever you go. "... … Continue reading Going Deeper into Encourage: Week 1/Day 5