Today’s Reflection
The wise mind that God ushers us into when we make space for both intellect and emotion yields a wise faith that celebrates the whole person. That kind of faith means that the church can become a place people want to run to instead of from during times of suffering. We need a church we can run to now more than ever.
—Angela D. Schaffner, Gather Us In: Leading Transformational Small Groups (Upper Room Books, 2020)
Today’s Question
In what ways does your faith community welcome questioning minds? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
Listen to advice and accept instruction, so you might grow wise in the future.
—Proverbs 19:20 (CEB)
Prayer for the Week
God, we praise you for gathering us like a mother hen gathers her chicks under her wings. Amen.
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Something More
Lectionary Readings
- Amos 7:7-17
- Psalm 82
- Colossians 1:1-14
- Luke 10:25-37
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