Summit, Spirit, Sky: connect to Creator, community and creation!
Summit, Spirit, Sky: connect to Creator, community and creation!
Day 27 — Thanksgiving Day Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Reflection: To fully appreciate where we are, what abundance we enjoy, with whom we celebrate, and how we are connected, we must also tell the whole story. Days such as[…]
Day 26 — Gratitude for Science and Knowledge Scripture: Daniel 12:4 — Many shall be running back and forth, and knowledge shall increase. Reflection: This week we’re preparing for a holiday meal. Either we’ll eat together, or we’ll make and serve the food others enjoy. Even in our cooking and baking, we hand down knowledge and science[…]
Day 25 — Taking Notice Scripture: Isaiah 28:23 Listen and hear my voice; pay attention and hear what I say. Reflection:. In the midst of our holiday preparations, seasonal plans, and busy days, pausing to appreciate this moment in which we find ourselves is a simple and essential form of gratitude. Practice: Stop. Notice some detail you might[…]
Day 24 — Community Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9–10: Two are better than one… If they fall, one will lift up the other. Reflection: Faith is not a solo act. Gratitude celebrates interdependence. In a world that romanticizes individuality, Christian community insists we need each other. Practice: Invite someone to share a meal, a walk, or a conversation this[…]
Day 23 — Laughter Scripture: Psalm 126:2: Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy… Reflection: Laughter liberates. It offers a release of fear, grief, tension. Such healing and freedom is sacred. God fashioned us to reflect and share delight. Even medical outcomes show that laughter reduces blood pressure and boosts immunity. We[…]
