God, you have spoken through your Living Word, Jesus Christ. Your Spirit speaks through the Scriptures. Grant us understanding through what we see in Jesus and hear in the Scriptures…
A popular expression in our culture expresses, in what is almost a funny way, the exasperation we face when we try to change the minds of people who have very…
~Jeremiah 10:23~ - I know, O Lord, that the way of human beings is not in their control, that mortals as they walk cannot direct their steps. (NRSV) Back in 1966…
[embed]https://youtu.be/MHYbBNdRmrM[/embed] God of Wisdom, send your Holy Spirit to give us fresh understanding of your Word in Scripture. Inspire us to respond with renewed commitment to follow Christ Jesus, your…
Spirit of God, at Pentecost you created new understanding among Jesus’ gathered disciples. We ask you to fill us with new understanding of the Scriptures this day. Energize us to…
Just in recent days we witnessed the transition of monarchs in the United Kingdom and the coronation of King Charles III. After Queen Elizabeth’s passing on September 8, 2022, her…
Gracious God, send us your Spirit to guide our understanding as we listen to the Scriptures so that we may follow you more closely, know your truth more fully, and…
God of green pastures and still waters, quiet our hearts and minds as we listen to the Scriptures. By your Spirit, deepen our understanding so that we come to know…
Living God, you speak to us in sacred story, through friendship and conversation, in bread broken and wine poured out. Send us your Holy Spirit as the Scriptures are read.…
Gracious God, as we listen to the Scripture, increase our understanding by the power of your Spirit. Shape our lives with your wisdom and inspire our love through…