Weekly Devotions
13 Nov 2024
Scripture: John 3:16-17
The Cracks Let the Light In
Weekly Devotion for November 13th
6 Nov 2024
Scripture: Psalm 94:14-19
Moving Forward in Hope No Matter What
Weekly Devotion for November 6th
30 Oct 2024
Scripture: John 10:19-22
The Light Shines in the Darkness
Weekly Devotion for October 30th
23 Oct 2024
Scripture: Romans 15:5-8
Made to Welcome
Weekly Devotion for October 23rd
16 Oct 2024
Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3
A Grateful Life Includes Everything
Weekly Devotion for October 16th
9 Oct 2024
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-9
Hope and Trust Even When We Feel Exiled
Weekly Devotion for October 9th
2 Oct 2024
Scripture: Luke 5:12-13
Do You See What Jesus Sees
Weekly Devotion for October 2nd
25 Sep 2024
Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6
What Are You Craving
Weekly Devotion for September 25th
18 Sep 2024
Scripture: Psalm 19:7-12
Loving Order
Weekly Devotion for September 18th
11 Sep 2024
Scripture: Luke 15:17-24
No Fear in Returning
Weekly Devotion for September 11th
4 Sep 2024
Scripture: James 3:3-6
Tongues of Power
Weekly Devotion for September 4th
28 Aug 2024
21 Aug 2024
A unique expression of God's creative LOVE.
Weekly Devotion for August 21st
14 Aug 2024
Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27
Life is Stormy. God is Calming
Weekly Devotion for August 14th
7 Aug 2024
Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8
Using Your Senses To Notice God
Weekly Devotion for August 7th
31 Jul 2024
Scripture: Hebrews 8:10-12
God Forgets As Well
Weekly Devotion for July 31st
24 Jul 2024
Scripture: Exodus 16:2-4
Take Only What You Will Eat
Weekly Devotion for July 24th
17 Jul 2024
Scripture: John 6:4-8
Penny Pessimism
Weekly Devotion for July 17th
10 Jul 2024
Scripture: Psalm 145 10-18
Memory Techniques
Weekly Devotion for July 10th
3 Jul 2024
Scripture: John 15:4-5
Dependently Independent
Weekly Devotion for July 3rd
26 Jun 2024
Scripture: Luke 7:11-16
Free To Be Compassionate
Weekly Devotion for June 26th
19 Jun 2024
Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24
We Need Partners
Weekly Devotion for June 19th
12 Jun 2024
Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22
Mistakes Were Made
Weekly Devotion for June 12th
5 Jun 2024
Scripture: Mark 3:31-35
All In The Family
Weekly Devotion for June 5th
29 May 2024
Scripture: Romans 5:6-10
You Are Valuable
Weekly Devotion for May 29th
22 May 2024
Honesty, Trust, and Acceptance
Weekly Devotion for May 22nd
15 May 2024
Scripture: John 17:12-17
Set Apart Not Separate
Weekly Devotion for May 15th
8 May 2024
Scripture: Mark 10:13-16
Acting Like a Child
Weekly Devotion for May 8th
1 May 2024
Scripture: 1 John 3:16-20
Walking the Walk
Weekly Devotion for May 1st
24 Apr 2024
Scripture: John 15:9-11
Pieces of the Puzzle
Weekly Devotion for April 24th
17 Apr 2024
Scripture: John 10:14-16
Loved and Known Fully and Deeply
Weekly Devotion for April 17th
10 Apr 2024
Scripture: John 20:19-22
Did Jesus have morning breath?
Weekly Devotion for April 10th
3 Apr 2024
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Let's make a Deal
Weekly Devotion for April 3rd
27 Mar 2024
Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5
Live in Expectation of the Promise to Come
Weekly Devotion for March 27th
20 Mar 2024
Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39
Sometimes Rethinking is Challenging but Also Necessary
Weekly Devotion for March 20th
13 Mar 2024
Scripture: Luke 7:11-15
Never Overlooked
Weekly Devotion for March 13th
6 Mar 2024
Scripture: Psalm 99:4-7
Travel Buddies
Weekly Devotion for March 6th
28 Feb 2024
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3
Hey There, Smarty Pants
Weekly Devotion for February 28th
21 Feb 2024
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30
God Is Our Restful Place
Weekly Devotion for February 21st
14 Feb 2024
Scripture: Luke 15:20-24
Being Found
Weekly Devotion for February 14th
7 Feb 2024
Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40
Do as You're Told
Weekly Devotion for February 7th
31 Jan 2024
Scripture: Psalm 139
God Is Watching
Weekly Devotion for January 31st
24 Jan 2024
Scripture: Galatians 1
The Primary Source
Weekly Devotion for January 24th
17 Jan 2024
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16: 6-7, 10-11
Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover
Weekly Devotion for January 17th
10 Jan 2024
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-12
Love is Life
Weekly Devotion for January 10th
3 Jan 2024
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5
Voice Activation
Weekly Devotion for January 3rd
20 Dec 2023
Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6
Too good to be true?
Weekly Devotion for December 20th
13 Dec 2023
Scripture: John 3:25-30
Hot Air Balloon
Weekly Devotion for December 13th
6 Dec 2023
Scripture: Mark 6:38-44
The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Weekly Devotion for December 6th
29 Nov 2023
Scripture: Isaiah 65
Outrageous Stories
Weekly Devotion for November 29th
22 Nov 2023
Scripture: Psalm 107:1-3
Gratitude
Weekly Devotion for November 22nd
15 Nov 2023
Scripture: Psalm 16:5-11
All You Need Is Faith
Weekly Devotion for November 15th
8 Nov 2023
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:1
Just be yourself
Weekly Devotion for November 8th
1 Nov 2023
Scripture: Job 19:23-27
We are not alone
Weekly Devotion for November 1st
25 Oct 2023
Scripture: John 3:16-17
Enough and Loved
Weekly Devotion for October 25th
18 Oct 2023
Scripture: Luke 3:21-22
God pursues not rewards.
Weekly Devotion for October 18th
11 Oct 2023
Scripture: Luke 13:11-15
Weekly devotion on Luke 13:111-15
Weekly Devotion for October 11th
4 Oct 2023
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14
FREEDOM!!!!!
Weekly Devotion for October 4th
27 Sep 2023
Scripture: John 14:27 and Matthew 10:34
When a contradiction isn't a contradiction
Weekly Devotion for September 27th
20 Sep 2023
Scripture: Romans 3:21-26
The Whole Truth
Weekly Devotion for September 20th
13 Sep 2023
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
Weekly Devotion for September 13th
6 Sep 2023
Scripture: Psalm 99:4-7
Travel Companions
Weekly Devotion for September 6th
30 Aug 2023
Scripture: Galatians 3 26:28
God's Favorite
Weekly Devotion for August 30th
23 Aug 2023
Scripture: John 12:1-3
The Smell of Life
Weekly Devotion for August 23rd
16 Aug 2023
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
In this Together
Weekly Devotion for August 16th
9 Aug 2023
Scripture: Jonah 3:10-4:3
Nurture Empathy
Weekly Devotion for August 9th
2 Aug 2023
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5
Holy Ground
Weekly Devotion for August 2nd
26 Jul 2023
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-8
God Can Turn it Around
Weekly Devotion for July 26
12 Jul 2023
Scripture: John 15:1-5
Bending Towards Beauty
Weekly Devotion for July 12
5 Jul 2023
Scripture: Micah 6:6-8
Advice for Life
Weekly Devotion for July 5th
28 Jun 2023
Scripture: 1 John 3:16-19.
Love is a Verb
Weekly Devotion for June 28
12 Mar 2023
Scripture: Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
Key verse: “Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.” (Romans 5:1-2)
Questions to ponder:
How would you differentiate the following terms apart: rational reaso … Read more …
5 Mar 2023
Scripture: Psalm 121; John 3:1-17
Key verse: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
Questions to ponder:
Can you think of a time when someone broke a promise, a commitment, or a covenant intentionally or accidentally? What was your experience like?
Wha … Read more …
26 Feb 2023
Scripture: Psalm 32; Matthew 4:1-11
Key verse: “Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, and sin is covered. Blessed are they to whom the Lord imputes no guilt, and in whose spirit there is no guile.” Psalm 32:1-2.
Questions to ponder:
Can you recall a time when you received forgiveness in a way that strengthened the relationship with the other?
… Read more …
19 Feb 2023
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
Key verse: “For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.” (2 Peter 1:16)
Questions to ponder:
What comes to mind when you think of the spotlight?
Was there a time when you or someone you loved wer … Read more …
12 Feb 2023
Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8; Matthew 5:21-37
Key verse: “I will thank you with a true heart, when I have learned your righteous judgments.” (Psalm 119:7)
Questions to ponder:
What are some of the drawbacks and benefits of having unwritten or written rules in a family, a workplace, or a community?
How have your family rules, whether the ones you grew up with … Read more …
5 Feb 2023
Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10; Matthew 5:13-20
Key verse: “Light shines in the darkness for the upright; the righteous are merciful and full of compassion.” (Psalm 112:4)
Questions to ponder:
If being unexpectedly trapped in a dark tunnel, what would help you stay calm and hopeful?
Jesus said that he was the light of the world in John 8:12 and called us to be … Read more …
29 Jan 2023
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
Key verse: “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.” (Matthew 5:12a)
Questions to ponder:
How could it be possible to experience ‘blessedness’ amidst experiencing poorness in spirit, submission, mourning, or while yearning for righteousness?
When showing mercy, making peace, suffering unjust … Read more …
22 Jan 2023
Scripture: Psalm 27:1, 4-9; Matthew 4:12-23
Key verse: “And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” (Matthew 4:19)
Questions to ponder:
What part of the hide-and-seek game do you enjoy the most, why?
What makes a good seeker? And what makes a good hider?
How do you see yourself in God’s mission, as a hider or a seeker? … Read more …
15 Jan 2023
Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7; John 1:29-42
Key verse: “And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.” (John 1:34)
Questions to ponder:
What is it like to testify for someone you know and believe in?
How does Isaiah 49:1-7 speak to you?
While your relationship with Jesus grows and your conviction gradually develops, how have you … Read more …
8 Jan 2023
Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 3:13-17
Key verse: “He will not cry or lift up his voice or make it heard in the street.” (Isaiah 42:2)
Questions to ponder:
What might be a CEO’s ideal introduction to, greeting, and meeting with employees?
How does Jesus’ entry to public ministry at the Jordan River help us understand God’s intention?
What are so … Read more …
1 Jan 2023
Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9; John 1:1-5, 14-16.
Key verse: “In all their distress, it was no messenger or angel but his presence that saved them; in his love and in his pity, he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. (Isaiah 63:9)
Questions to ponder:
What is the general understanding of pity? Why do some people seek to be pitied while … Read more …
24 Dec 2022
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Luke 1:1-7
Key verse: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.” (Isaiah 9:2)
Questions to ponder:
In your view, what may it mean to have an illuminated life?
What makes people consider having an illuminated life?
In which way … Read more …
18 Dec 2022
Scripture: Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
Key verse: “Through Jesus Christ we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name.” (Romans 1:5)
Questions to ponder:
How does God’s grace shape our way of seeing and living together?
What does obedience mean in our daily life and in our spir … Read more …
4 Dec 2022
Scripture: Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
Key verse: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” (Matthew 3:3b)
Questions to ponder:
What does the fulfillment of God’s kingdom mean to you?
What actions or stories stir up the hope for the fulfillment of God’s Kingdom?
What makes you yearn for being part of the fulfillment of God’s Kingdom … Read more …
27 Nov 2022
Scripture: Psalm 122; Matthew 24:36-44
Key verse: “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” (Psalm 122:1)
Questions to ponder:
What is it like to wait for an invitation to a gathering that you want to go to?
Why was the psalmist 122 writer glad to be invited to the house of the Lord?
What makes an invitation joyful and … Read more …
20 Nov 2022
Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43
Key verse: “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15)
Questions to ponder:
What can prevent us from seeing God’s image in others?
How does God’s extraordinary hospitality and justice described in Luke 23:39-43 strike you?
What does ‘sharing in the inheritance … Read more …
13 Nov 2022
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19
Key verse: “By your endurance you will gain your souls.” (Luke 23:19)
Questions to ponder:
Experiencing wavering faith at some point in our faith journey is well seen and heard. What has it been like when you walk alongside those struggling with faith?
How do we remain faithful - grounded in faith - while l … Read more …
6 Nov 2022
Scripture: Psalm 17:1-9: Luke 20:27-38
Key verse: “Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive.” (Luke 20:38)
Questions to ponder:
What metaphors or images would you use to explain “Little Easter”?
What experiences in your life do you consider “Little Easters”?
What is the Good News of your “Little Easter” story?
30 Oct 2022
Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7; Luke 19:1-10
Key verse: “For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10)
Questions to ponder:
What life events or experiences have either changed or affirmed your understanding of God? In which way?
What is a faith practice that is no longer relevant and needs to be reformed? Why?
What is the cost of not reforming?
23 Oct 2022
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14
Key verse: “For all exalting themselves will be humbled, but all humbling themselves will be exalted.” (Luke 18:14b)
Questions to ponder:
Where do we see a culture of self-exaltation?
Why did Jesus denounce and reject self-exaltation?
What may be the impact of humbling oneself on a community? Think of … Read more …
16 Oct 2022
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8
Key verse: “Pray always and not to lose heart.” (Luke 18:1b)
Questions to ponder:
How has your prayer life shaped your faith and vice versa?
What are your experiences of teaching others or being taught by others about prayers?
What may be God’s posture when listening to your prayers? What images or metaphors come to mind?
9 Oct 2022
Scripture: Psalm 111; Luke 17:11-19
Key verse: “Great are your works, O Lord, pondered by all who delight in them.” (Psalm 111:2)
Questions to ponder:
Tell about a time or times when you have noticed God’s wonders in your life or/and others’ lives.
Who are beneficiaries of God’s wonderworks? In which way?
What impact is that experience still having on you today?
2 Oct 2022
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10
Key verse: “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
Questions to ponder:
What does ‘having a spirit of cowardice’ mean to you as a person of faith?
What is the least and the most noticeable spirit of power, love, or self-disc … Read more …
25 Sep 2022
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31
Key verse: “Thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.” (1 Timothy 6:19)
Questions to ponder:
What have your experiences in bridging a chasm in a relationship for yourself and for others?
Knowing that relationships m … Read more …
18 Sep 2022
Scripture: Amos 8:4-7; Luke 16:1-13
Key verse: “Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. (Luke 16:10)
Questions to ponder:
What are your thoughts on using your household resources or wealth for your own benefits?
What impact does focusing on your own benefits have o … Read more …
11 Sep 2022
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10
Key verse: “But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience, making me an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life.” (1 Timothy 1:16)
Questions to ponder:
Do you know any disciple maker that leads people to believe in Jesus … Read more …
4 Sep 2022
Scripture: Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33
Key verse: “So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.” (Luke 14:33)
Questions to ponder:
Can you think of a time when you had a hard time detaching from any possessions?
Why do you think that it was hard? What did you learn about detaching from possessions?
… Read more …
21 Aug 2022
Scripture: Psalm 103:1-8; Luke 13:10-17
Key verse: “The entire crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things that Jesus was doing.” (Luke 13:17b)
Questions to ponder:
When was the last time you rejoiced at what God has done? What was it about?
Who was the first person or the first group you shared it with? Why?
What was the reaction of that per … Read more …
14 Aug 2022
Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-29; Hebrews 12:1-2; Luke 12:49-56.
Key verse: “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!" (Luke 12:49)
Questions to ponder:
How could you explain the possible connection between purification and healing?
What has been your experience of being a peacemaker?
What could be the cost of being … Read more …
7 Aug 2022
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40
Key verse: “Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit.” (Luke 12:35)
Questions to ponder:
What might it be like to entrust children with a mission that involves making life or death decisions?
What core values do you believe that you will need to pass on to them?
How would you prepare them if y … Read more …
31 Jul 2022
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23; Luke 12: 13-21
Key verse: “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” (Luke 12:15)
Questions to ponder:
Have you guarded anyone or anything? Why was it important for you to do it?
What have you learned through your guarding? < … Read more …
24 Jul 2022
Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32; Luke 11:1-13
Key verse: "For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened." (Luke 11:10)
Questions to ponder:
What has been your experience in adapting to a new culture including customs, behaviors, and points of view?
What has helped you to deal with letti … Read more …
17 Jul 2022
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42
Key verse: “There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42)
Questions to ponder:
What is your response to the criticism directed to the Church for failing to heed warnings about the lack of focus on equipping disciples who make disciples?
… Read more …
10 Jul 2022
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Luke 10:25-37
Key verse: “God’s commandment is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe.” (Deuteronomy 30:14)
Questions to ponder:
Who has had the greatest impact on your life? In which ways?
What aspects of the relationship with that person were impactful?
How have you been paying it forward in your relationship with that person?
3 Jul 2022
Scripture: Psalm 66:1-9; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Key verse: “Come now and see the works of God, how awesome are God’s deeds toward all people.” (Psalm 66:5)
Questions to ponder:
What is your story of being sent by God as a bearer of the Good News?
What do you need the most after returning back to God each time?
How do you pass on the sense of being sen … Read more …
26 Jun 2022
Scripture: Psalm 16; Luke 9:51-62
Key verse: Jesus said, “Follow me.” (Luke 9:59a)
Questions to ponder:
What makes a leader? And what makes a follower?
What are teamwork blessings and how do you celebrate them?
What are barriers to teamwork and how do you overcome them?
19 Jun 2022
Scripture: Psalm 22:19-28; Luke 8:26-39
Key verse: “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” (Luke 8:39)
Questions to ponder:
What is ‘home’?
How can we cultivate an environment where we call it ‘home’ and where every person can have a new beginning?
What does it take for us to open our ‘home’ as a place to experience G … Read more …
12 Jun 2022
Scripture: Proverbs 8:22-31; John 16:12-15
Key verse: “Delighted with the world of things and creatures, happily celebrating the human family.” (Proverbs 8:31)
Questions to ponder:
What is a labor of love?
Tell about your experience of a labor of love that has brought unity!
When was the last time when you said, “I want to be part of it”? And why?
5 Jun 2022
Scripture: Acts: 2:1-21; John 14:8-17, 25-27
Key verse: “If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.” (John 14:14)
Questions to ponder:
Have you been asked, “Are you ready?” If so, how have you responded to it when you weren’t sure about your readiness but knew that something good would come out of it?
If readiness is a skill and attitude that … Read more …
29 May 2022
Scripture: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21: John 17:20-26
Key verse: “See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s work.” (Revelation 22:12)
Questions to ponder:
How would you explain the glory of the cross if asked?
Who has been there for you to discover your talents, invite you and share serving opportunities with yo … Read more …
22 May 2022
Scripture: Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29
Key verse: "On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations." (Revelation 22:2b)
Questions to ponder:
What are your thoughts on this quote, “We see things not as they are, but as we ar … Read more …
15 May 2022
Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35
Key verse: “See, I am making all things new.” (Revelation 21:5)
Questions to ponder:
What makes Jesus a game changer in his time?
What are the common traits of a game changer?
How has the role of a game changer that you know brought about change in the way you see, understand, and experience Christianity?
8 May 2022
Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
Key verse: “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Revelation 7:17b)
Questions to ponder:
Among the images that Jesus used to describe who he is and what he is to us, which one speaks to you the most and why? (the bread of life, the light of the world, the gate for the sheep, the good shepherd, the resurrect … Read more …
1 May 2022
Scripture: Psalm 30; John 21:1-19
Key verse: “For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” (Psalm 30:5)
Questions to ponder:
What are your expectations in a relationship?
How do you communicate your expectations in a relationship with your significant other?
… Read more …
24 Apr 2022
Scripture: Acts 5:27-32; John 20:19-31
Key verse: “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” (John 20:27)
Questions to ponder:
What have you learned about sympathy and empathy, and how do you distinguish them?
Why do we sometimes prefer lies instead of truth?
How have you learned to speak the truth in love?
17 Apr 2022
Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25; John 20:1-18
Key verse: “Look ahead with joy. Anticipate what I’m creating.” (Isaiah 65:18a)
Questions to ponder:
After prayerfully assessing all your feelings and values of belongings, what would you either keep or let go to live a new life?
And what prayers would you say before you start your new life?
What is your … Read more …
10 Apr 2022
Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Luke 19:28-40
Key verse: “The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher so that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.” (Isaiah 50:4)
Questions to ponder:
What comes to your mind when you think of ‘scapegoating’?
Have you been a scapegoat of someone or are you stuck in the scapegoat role right now?
How have … Read more …
3 Apr 2022
Scripture: Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8
Key verse: “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death.” (Philippians 3:10)
Questions to ponder:
What is the greatest regret in your life and how have you overcome it?
What is your greatest hope that you are anticipating for the presen … Read more …
27 Mar 2022
Scripture: Psalm 32; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Key verse: “Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” (Psalm 32:1)
Questions to ponder:
Jesus said in Matthew 12:31-32 that all sins including against him will be forgiven but not any sins against the Holy Spirit. What might be the reasons?
What does it take for us to forgive fully? And w … Read more …
20 Mar 2022
Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8; Luke 13:1-9
Key verse: “My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.” (Psalm 63:8)
Questions to ponder:
Who is(are) your soulmate(s), and how have you been accompanying each other in both good and bad times?
From the perspective of the biblical worldview, the soul is about the value and principle of life. What are your ways to … Read more …
13 Mar 2022
Scripture: Psalm 27; Luke 13:31-35
Key verse: “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage.” Psalm 27:14
Questions to ponder:
What was the longest wait that you have ever experienced?
Who has been teaching and demonstrating to you the wisdom of waiting in the midst of uncertainty, desolation, and confusion?
Let’s say you are deter … Read more …
6 Mar 2022
Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Luke 4:1-13
Key verse: “With long life I will satisfy them, and show them my salvation.” (Psalm 91:16)
Questions to ponder:
What are some behaviors and habits that are cultivated by scarcity mentality?
What is needed to create and cultivate an abundance mentality?
How has God’s salvation brought satisfaction in your life?
27 Feb 2022
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36
Key verse: “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”(2 Corinthians 3:17)
Questions to ponder:
Who is the ‘us’ when you pray, “Deliver us from evil” in the Lord’s Prayer?
How would you know if you have received freedom from the bondage of sin, free to love and free to forgive?
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20 Feb 2022
Scripture: Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Luke 6:27-38
Key verse: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” (Luke 6:27)
Questions to ponder:
Knowing the biblical definition of ‘evil’: offensive and harmful deed and intents against God’s Will and God’s People. As a person of faith, how would you define or describe ‘enemies’?
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13 Feb 2022
Scripture: Jerimiah 17:5-10; Luke 6:17-26
Key verse: “For power came out from Jesus and healed all of them.” (Luke 6:19)
Questions to ponder:
What was your experience of healing? It could be emotional, spiritual or physical healing. It could be a personal or a communal experience.
What was the most challenging part of the healing and why?
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6 Feb 2022
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:1-11
Key verse: “Into The Deep Water.” (Luke 5:4)
Questions to ponder:
What are the typical warning signs before one begins to feel like getting into deep water?
How can we be equipped to walk alongside those who feel they are getting into deep water or those who are already in that state?
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30 Jan 2022
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30
Key verse: “The Greatest Is Love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Questions to ponder:
What have you experienced that correlate with the Pyramid of Hate which shows the progresson from an individual bias to a communal crime such as genocide: Biased Attitudes - Acts of Bias - Discrimination - Bias Motivated Violence - Genocide?< … Read more …
23 Jan 2022
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21
Key verse: “We were all made to drink of one Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:13)
Questions to ponder:
Why is it important to see the bigger picture while considering each component?
Any stories or examples in your life?
What are some practical steps or strategies to develop the big picture thinking?
16 Jan 2022
Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5; John 2:1-11
Key verse: “For the Lord Delights in You.” (Isaiah 62:4)
Questions to ponder:
What is it like to be in the state of feeling desolate or forsaken?
How do you comfort those in that state when they are convinced it’s God’s doing?
What might be the first step to take towards healing and restoration?
9 Jan 2022
Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Key verse: “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:22)
Questions to ponder:
What are major differences between active belonging and passive belonging?
What inspires you to belong actively?
How do you nurture and honor belonging in both good and dreadful times?
2 Jan 2022
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:10-18
Key verse: “In Christ we have obtained an inheritance” (Ephesians 1:11)
Questions to ponder:
What traits did you inherit from your parents?
What inheritances do you wish to obtain or not to obtain?
What do you do with the inheritance that we have received from God?
26 Dec 2021
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
Key verse: “Let the peace of Christ rule your hearts.” (Col 3:15)
Questions to ponder:
What comes to mind when you hear the word, ‘harmony’?
How do you keep harmony in the midst of social changes?
How do you bring the best out in you and in others in the midst of uncertainty or uncertain time?
19 Dec 2021
Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45
Key verse: “I have come to do your will” (Hebrews 10:9)
Questions to ponder:
What do you think of this phrase, ‘God willing’?
Why does God’s will matter if we are giving free will?
How could you tell if it is simply wishful thinking or God’s willing in your decision making?
12 Dec 2021
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 3:7-18
Key verse: “God is in your midst, rejoices over you with gladness, and renews you in His Love.” (Zeph 3:17) (Col 3:15)
Questions to ponder:
What is it like to see or experience God’ salvation?
What do you have to give up to align your expectation with God’s salvation?
What are some values that can guide your path to see God’s salvation?
