by Hans Jorgensen | Sep 12, 2020 | Devotions
In Matthew 18, Peter asks Jesus how often he needs to forgive – as many as seven times? And Jesus says, “Not seven times, but I tell you, seventy-seven times!”Forgiveness is an important part of our faith, and Jesus teaches us to pray, “Forgive us...
by St. Timothy | Sep 5, 2020 | Devotions
“In Matthew 18, Jesus says, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”Jesus seems to value community, and turns our eyes to the possibilities in smallness (two or three gathered). How do you find community with two or three others these...
by Hans Jorgensen | Aug 27, 2020 | Devotions
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 Sometimes I get weary of all the evil happening in our world. Paul knew how often the little church in Rome felt that, too, and encouraged them to keep on. What helps you continue to seek goodness...
by Hans Jorgensen | Aug 20, 2020 | Devotions
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds…” Romans 12:2“That’s the way the world works.” How often have you heard something like that? How do you feel about it?“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the...
by St. Timothy | Aug 14, 2020 | Devotions
In Sunday’s gospel, Jesus says to a Canaanite woman, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish!” (Matthew 15:28). Canaanites weren’t often seen as heroes of biblical passages, yet this woman persists in pushing Jesus till she gets a blessing....
by St. Timothy | Aug 6, 2020 | Devotions
But when Peter noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” (Mt 14:30) Strong winds – whether literal or figurative – can cause us fear. Peter shows that doubt and sinks into the water. How do you...
by St. Timothy | Jul 27, 2020 | Devotions
Something is changing in me. I feel a lump in my throat and tears come to my eyes more quickly these days. What triggers those tears? News of the birth of a bouncing baby boy in the neighborhood, – A phone call from a brother, – The evening news, – A...
by Hans Jorgensen | Jul 23, 2020 | Devotions
In Matthew 13, Jesus says, “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.”Jesus picks all the wrong things to signify God’s reign – yeast (because unleavened was used for holy occasions)...
by Hans Jorgensen | Jul 16, 2020 | Devotions
In Romans 8, Paul writes, “When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ it is that very Spirit bearing witness that we are children of God.”Paul seems to be saying that when we notice the groaning of creation, when we sigh with sorrow, God’s Spirit is right there with us. Pray today...
by Hans Jorgensen | Jul 9, 2020 | Devotions
In Isaiah 55, we hear the prophet saying, “For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”I love the imagery of trees clapping their hands! Do you...
