ood morning! Yay! It’s Friday! Today’s scripture: Psalm 22:23-26 (NRSV) 23 You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel! 24 For he did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted; he did not hide his face from me, but heard when…
Author: pastorcourt
Courtney McHill has been in ministry for over 10 years and is travelling the world in search of pilgrimage and new life. What is it to be theological in different spaces? What are we searching for? What will we find about God, our world and ourselves?
Abundant stars
Good morning! How is everyone this morning? Today’s scripture: Genesis 15:1-6 (NRSV) 15 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of…
In the Wilderness
Good morning all! Today’s scripture: Good morning all! Today’s scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 (NRSV)Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished.3 The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones…
Practice becoming habit
Good morning everyone! Today we have another guest blogger! My friend SL Sayles and I met at the Wild Goose Festival when it came west a few years ago. She is a creative soul and one that I know I can learn a lot from. Enjoy her words!! (BTW….if you would like to guest blog…I…
In the Ash
ood morning everyone! May your Monday not be too Mondayish! Today’s scripture: Job 4:1-6New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 4 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered: 2 “If one ventures a word with you, will you be offended? But who can keep from speaking? 3 See, you have instructed many; you have strengthened the weak hands. 4 Your words have supported…
A life full
Today’s scripture: Genesis 9:8-17New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 8 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 9 “As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, 10 and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as…
Time to proclaim
Good morning everyone! Hooray for Friday! Today’s scripture: Good morning everyone! Hooray for Friday! Today’s scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5(NRSV) In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly urge you:2 proclaim the message; be persistent…
I trust you God….
Good morning everyone! I hope you had a lovely Ash Wednesday. Today’s scripture:Psalm 25:1-5 (NRSV) To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. 3 Do not let those who wait for you be…
Ash Wednesday 2015
Good morning! It is good to be back to writing each morning and sharing with you all. Thank you for journeying with me this season again. This is the 6th Lent that I have written as part of my own reflective journey. What a trip! Each day we will have scripture and reflection of some…
Christmas Eve!
Good morning dear ones! Today is the day! The last day on this particular journey for this particular devotional time. Thank you sooooo much for giving your time, thoughts and reading eyes this season. I will be back in Lent to journey together then (Ash Wednesday is Feb. 18 so we will begin then). May…
Living in Violet 