Summit, Spirit, Sky: connect to Creator, community and creation!
Summit, Spirit, Sky: connect to Creator, community and creation!
Day 7 — A Peace the World Cannot Give Scripture: John 14:27 – “Peace is my farewell to you; my peace is my gift to you. I don’t give it to you as the world gives peace.” Reflection: Christ’s peace is not quietism but wholeness—shalom that heals entire systems and souls. Peace, salaam, shalom. It supports knitting together[…]
Day 6 — Hope Rooted in Community Scripture: Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in your faith, until you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Reflection: Hope grows in shared life. It is hard to despair when someone else holds the candle beside you.[…]
Day 5 — Hope That Waits with Purpose Scripture: Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for YHWH; be strong, take heart! Yes—wait for YHWH!” Reflection: Waiting throughout Advent becomes active, not idle. It calls on the courage to continue trusting, resist despair, and choose love. It is a time of preparation. Even reading a devotional such as this one, and[…]
Dec 4 — Hope That Surprises Us Scripture: Luke 1:30 – “The angel said to Mary, ‘Don’t be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.’” Reflection: Divine favor appeared, not to the powerful, but to an impoverished young woman in an occupied land. Hope arrives in unexpected places and unexpected people. Appearances cannot tell the whole[…]
Day 3 — Hope for the Oppressed Scripture: Psalm 9:9 – “YHWH is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” Reflection: Who do you know who needs shelter? Respite? Sanctuary? Hope requires tangible relationships and resources. It is expressed as a plan with small, actionable steps that lead toward a goal that changes[…]
