As we hear the sad news about this disaster
, we offer this humble prayer:
Gracious and loving God, our hearts are breaking as we hear the news unfolding of the tragic sinking of the ferry Sewol from South Korea, carrying hundreds of high school youth, and many of them feared lost.… Read the rest “Prayer for those affected by South Korean Ferry Sewol disaster”
A psalm of thanksgiving for God's love in times of trouble:
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out from their distress; he made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. … Read the rest “A Prayer for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370”
This devotional comes from Marci McGowan, DisciplesNet regular and member at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Asheville, North Carolina USA. DisciplesNet welcomes devotionals from the community. Send to: pastor@disciplesnet.org
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” … Read the rest “What Time is It? A Devotion by Marci McGowan”
The following devotional comes from Marci McGowan, a DisciplesNet regular and a member at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Asheville, North Carolina USA. DisciplesNet welcomes devotionals from the community. Submit these to: pastor@disciplesnet.org
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” … Read the rest “Carry Each Other’s Burdens, a devotion by Marci McGowan”
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. -Romans 12:10 (New International Version)
It was a Friday afternoon after work. There had been a rapid response training session going on at the retreat center. Part way through the housekeeping, I saw a retriever puppy with a vest.… Read the rest “Honor Dogs in Christ, by Marci McGowan”
Join us for this short devotional reading of Philippians with backdrops of music and the beauty of nature.
Music: Be Thou My Vision, played by Pam Barksdale
Photos: by Chris Hartmann, video editing Elizabeth Hartman
2 Corinthians 5:7
“Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord; for we walk by faith, not by sight. We are of good courage.” (New American Standard Bible)
Ssssssshhhhhhhh! … Read the rest “Walking by Faith, a Devotion by Marci McGowan”
Our DisciplesNet interns created this video using the song, There is a Love, by Butterflyfish.
But Paul, very much annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I order you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that very hour.
- Acts 16:18b (NRSV)
I lay restless, a myriad of thoughts dancing in my head.… Read the rest “Prayer Transforms …”
Rev. Ana Gobledale shares a prayer written by husband, Rev. Tod Gobledale. Ana and Tod are Associate Missionaries with the Common Global Ministries Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ, and serve as co-pastors at St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church Brockley, London, United Kingdom.
The lovely background music was graciously supplied by Pam Barksdale.