Thank you for leading us to listen to one another. May we sow peace in a world of conflict, with the humility, compassion, and wisdom of Christ himself. May we…
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Psalm 27 Lord, you are my light and my salvation. Why am I still afraid? You are my fortress, protecting me from danger. Why do I tremble? I want to…
Keep me here, in this moment in time. May I be present to you, in body, mind, and heart, and so serve you as I live wholly connected to your…
Based on Psalm 18 You Oh Lord, keep my lamp burning; you turn my darkness into light. With your help, I can advance against an army. With my God, I…
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases” (Psalm 103:2–3, ESV). Psalm 103 is David’s expression…
All human life belongs to God. We have been created in the image of God, crowned with dignity and honour. God opposes every action and attitude which devalues human life.…
“What do you think about putting a sword in the display at the front of the church on Christmas Eve?” One of the decorators at church asked me a…
My heart longs to come away, from the clamour that crowds this time of year, into a spacious place of hope, peace, joy, and…
The prophet Isaiah appreciates breathtaking mountaintop views. In his vision, he sees the mountain of the Lord as the highest of elevations, with the nations walking up to the summit—together.
A conversation between two Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary professors about why and how Scripture is read in worship services. Lynn Jost is professor and program director for Old Testament…
a prayer for Christ the King Sunday 2019 “The Lord sits over the flood; the Lord sits as king forever.” Psalm 29:10 “But I am among you as one who…
Dear God Thank you for our wonderfully complex bodies that you have knit together. Our bodies do amazing things – some of which we don’t talk about. But, Lord, those…
Love and Nonresistance Lord God, fill us with the love that flows from Your heart, that we might be agents of reconciliation in a broken world, ambassadors of the Prince…
A reflection on Isaiah 57:15 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Morning glory to my soul Early whispers of your presence Warm the fires and near-spent coal. Morning mists dispelled and…
Lord, hear my daily prayer to Thee wherever in this world I be. Grant that every thought of mine will focus on what is pure and fine. May what…