Fasting, Praying and Surrendering
I so appreciate the Easter hymns we sing. I really thought I would be bringing an Easter message to the small congregation who asked me to… Read More »Fasting, Praying and Surrendering
Celebrating Jesus
It is so wonderful to receive stories, testimonies and photos that remind us that Jesus is with us, always. Here are a few ways that people saw… Read More »Celebrating Jesus
He Knew… and He Still Chose
Holy Week begins with the joy of the triumphal entry.However, the week would also see Judas’ betrayalPeter’s denialand the cruelty of the cross. Jesus knew… Read More »He Knew… and He Still Chose
Cultivating Fasting and Prayer
A small group of people has been meeting for six weeks through Lent to study, reflect and learn together from the Inspire book, A Practical Guide… Read More »Cultivating Fasting and Prayer
Death and Resurrection
As I was driving home from a band meeting I was giving thanks for the person who had shared about the opportunities they had in the… Read More »Death and Resurrection
More Than Mother’s Day
This year I have been reading a devotional with the crochet through Lent group that has challenged me to reflect on Mary in her pregnancy… Read More »More Than Mother’s Day
Penitential Psalms
From as early as the time of Origen (AD 184—253) and Augustine (AD 354—430), the penitential psalms were set apart for liturgical use in the… Read More »Penitential Psalms
Wayfaring with Jesus
On Ash Wednesday, I played “The Wayfaring Stranger”, a beautiful folk song/hymn from the 1800s, with roots back to the 1600s in Germany. It is… Read More »Wayfaring with Jesus
Prayers and Reflections for Lent
We gathered for the Inspire Prayer Gathering to begin the season of Lent together. Sharing poetry, scripture and worship, we listened to the Lord together… Read More »Prayers and Reflections for Lent
Give. Pray. Fast
The image above is from an Inspire Lenten Calendar that we produce for children to help them to follow Jesus’ example to give, fast and… Read More »Give. Pray. Fast
