Bonded by Bread John 17:17-24, Ephesians 2:8-10, 14-22 On the night before his arrest, Jesus prays. Not a quick prayer. Not a safe prayer. Not a prayer for comfort or protection. Jesus prays for unity. Our reading from John’s Gospel comes from Jesus’ farewell prayer, spoken on the edge of betrayal and crucifixion. In that […]
Dear Grace Family, Last Saturday’s winter storm brought one of those moments that stops you in your tracks. I woke early and looked outside to see a dramatic change in the landscape. A quiet city was wrapped in a blanket of snow. The early morning light caught the untouched ground, and everything sparkled. It was […]
Rooted, Renewed, and Restored John 14:25-27, Ephesians 3:14-21 Have you ever eavesdropped on a prayer? When I was in seminary, I once came upon a classmate fervently praying out loud in an empty room next door to the classroom where we were gathering to take our final exam in biblical Hebrew. This was not a […]
Dear Friends, This week I want to reflect on our congregational study of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I hope many of you are finding the devotional guide helpful as you read and pray your way through this powerful letter. Printed copies are still available at the church, and a digital version can be found […]
Eyes of the Heart John 1:35-42, Ephesians 1:15-23 So, why do Presbyterians with presbyopia love responsive readings? Because if they cannot quite see their line, they are confident someone else will read it for them, decently and in order. And what is the difference between presbyopia and Presbyterian polity? Presbyopia makes it hard to see […]
