Posts by Michele Crater

For today’s meditation, try the practice of Lectio Divina (Latin for “divine reading”) as explained by The Upper Room and see what God reveals to you through His Word. Learn how to practice Lectio Divina here.

Read through the hymn, paying particular attention to the “call” of the refrain. It is our call to worship today. Now listen to the video.

For today’s meditation, try the practice of Lectio Divina (Latin for “divine reading”) as explained by The Upper Room and see what God reveals to you through His Word. Learn how to practice Lectio Divina here.

Find a quiet moment in which to watch this video of a hymn from the 15th century encircled by a 20th century lyric, and be blessed.

December 21, 2019 DAILY READINGS Matthew 12:9-14This weekend’s scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 FIELD NOTES In this passage, the Pharisees are trying to set a trap for Jesus. He has entered the Pharisees home turf—the synagogue—and they confront him (a staged scene, I suspect) with a man who has a “withered hand.” Since most of the people of…

December 20, 2019 DAILY READINGS 1 Corinthians 9:1-16This weekend’s scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 FIELD NOTES From this passage, we learn that some apostles felt the freedom to take advantage of their status and rights. They married and received financial payment for their ministry work. They were afforded certain privileges and they took them. Paul doesn’t see anything…

December 19, 2019 DAILY READINGS Galatians 5:2-15This weekend’s scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 FIELD NOTES “Jesus, United by Thy Grace” Jesus, united by thy graceAnd each to each endeared,With confidence we seek thy faceAnd know our prayer is heard. Up unto thee, our living HeadLet us in all things grow;Till thou hast made us free indeedAnd spotless here…