The readings for this week bring us to two epic stories of overcoming the odds. Young David defeats the mighty Goliath with only a sling and a stone…and faith in God. Jesus speaks to a mighty storm on the sea of Galilee and it becomes still.
Paul prayers for his friends in Philippi that their love would overflow. That is my prayer for you as well.
Download visual resources to help you preach, teach, and study the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for June 16, 2024.
Samuel Anoints David in 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13.
Ezekiel Has A Vision of a Low Branch Made Tall in Ezekiel 17:22-24.
Confidence in Weakness in 2 Corinthians 5:6-10
Parables of Seeds and Growth in Mark 4:26-34
The Lord’s Prayer Resources for the Narrative Lectionary series.
So. Much. Good. Stuff.
Join me in this livestream session where I compare the two versions of the Lord’s prayer in Matthew and Luke and then create a live piece of art to contemplate prayer as intimacy with God.
Following Jesus can be difficult.
He often calls us to swim against the current of culture. When society tells us to draw boundaries around ourselves and build up walls between groups, Jesus calls us to tear them down and reach out. That can sometimes make the people closest to us very uncomfortable. You may even be rejected by your biological family.
The Gospel reading this week shows how Jesus found his family group with those who followed his difficult path. Even though the larger culture accused him of being demon possessed, he stayed true to God’s call and gathered those around him who sought the same.
May you find strength and encouragement this week as you seek to follow Jesus, even into difficult places where you might feel all alone. Remember, you are not alone.
In this post I want to explore the meaning of the word ART.
I invite you to join me on a journey of prayer and sabbath rest this month. View your Visual Resources for the texts this week.
This short animation allows you to contemplate the Trinity. The Bible speaks of God the creator. Jesus called God “Abba” which means Father, or Daddy. It is a term of endearment between child and parent. The Holy Spirit is the power of life and love throughout scripture. The Hebrew word is ruach.
We begin our journey into the ART of Prayer this week by looking at the opening lines of the Lord’s Prayer. How can we talk to God?
Join me for this Livestream where I demonstrate how to make a Trinity Zentangle. Get your pen and paper ready. It’s easy, fun, and contemplative.
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