Blog Feed: Reflective Renewal

New and Improved

Published on 2010-08-19 10:31:00

Image via WikipediaFocus Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25 Have you ever gotten a little excited when you heard that something was “new and improved”? Sometimes that wording can be deceptive. On more than one occasion, I have rushed out and purchas > read more

One in the Spirit

Published on 2010-08-17 08:36:00

Image via WikipediaRead Focus Scripture: John 17:1-11 What does it mean to have unity? Can we as modern-day disciples say that we are united? I submit to you that we fall short in countless ways, some of which have an impact on our children – > read more

Just Fearlessness

Published on 2010-08-09 08:55:00

Image by The Voice of Eye via FlickrRead Focus Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3 I never considered myself to be an overly brave person, and certainly not a political activist. As a matter of fact, in the area of political astuteness, I was fairly naïve > read more

The Power of Love

Published on 2010-07-28 07:44:00

Image via WikipediaFocus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13)ReflectionAll we need is love; at least that’s what the songwriters, poets, movie producers, and others would have us to believe. And you know what? I tend to agree with them to a certain ex > read more

Genesis - Tower of Babel

Published on 2010-07-23 07:08:00

Image via WikipediaFocus Scripture:Genesis 11:4-9 Applied Scripture ReflectionI can just imagine the people of Babel thinking that if they could build a tower reaching all the way to heaven; they would be able to see God face to face and > read more

Genesis: The Beauty of Creation

Published on 2010-07-21 08:43:00

Image via WikipediaFocus Scripture:Psalm 8 (NIV)Applied Scripture ReflectionWhen I gaze upon the beauty of God’s work, sometimes all I can say is “How majestic is your name in all the earth.” Today’s scripture speaks of the wonder of Go > read more

Let Us Go Into the House of the Lord

Published on 2010-06-26 11:17:00

Image via Wikipedia “I was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord!” This gladness expressed in Psalm 122 sends a message of hope and peace to all who love the church. Peace – When most of us think of peace, we think > read more

Creating Safe Spaces for Caregiver Support

Published on 2010-06-11 12:24:00

One paradigm for caregiver support is the “critical friends” model developed by the Coalition for Essential Schools. During my years as an educator, I was privileged to take part in a number of professional development experiences. These workshop > read more

Cast Your Cares

Published on 2010-05-19 20:15:00

Image via WikipediaRead 1 Peter 5:6-10 (New Living Translation)6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 8 Stay alert! > read more

Juanita Fields Foundation Fund Raiser

Published on 2010-05-18 11:01:00

Image via Wikipedia2010 will be the second year that members of the Juanita Fields Foundation have participated in the Beverly Area Planning Association’s Annual Memorial Day Ridge Run 5K Run/Walk! The event is now in its 33rd year and features cer > read more