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The Upper Room Disciplines provides an opportunity to look more deeply at scripture by offering a week of devotions by a single author on a particular theme.

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The Shepherd of Light - March 20, 2020

March 20, 2020

We often consider John the most “theological” of the four Gospels. The Gospel begins with the incomparable words of the prologue: “In the beginning was the Word.” But today we encounter...

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The Shepherd of Light - March 19, 2020

March 19, 2020

Is there any psalm as beloved as Psalm 23? Even for those who know little of the Bible, phrases from this psalm sound familiar. The beloved shepherd of whom David sings—even...

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The Shepherd of Light - March 18, 2020

March 18, 2020

Rereading and meditating on this account of the anointing of David takes us deeper than first meets the eye. Throughout the Hebrew scriptures, the continuing story of David as ruler of...

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The Shepherd of Light - March 17, 2020

March 17, 2020

Like many others, today’s Old Testament story has enormous consequences. On the surface it is an account of how David is chosen to replace Saul as king of Israel. Samuel selects...

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The Shepherd of Light - March 16, 2020

March 16, 2020

Imagine receiving a letter that tells you that you are light and that we are all to “live as children of light.” Most of the time we wander about in a...

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Journeying by Stages - March 15, 2020

March 15, 2020

On this third Sunday in Lent, we have the privilege of knowing the end of the story—that resurrection and new life are a reality. In my imagination, Easter Sunday is a...

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Journeying by Stages - March 14, 2020

March 14, 2020

When my daughter was four years old, she accompanied me when I took my youth group to a Taizé worship service that included the opportunity to walk the labyrinth. Flute, violin,...

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Journeying by Stages - March 13, 2020

March 13, 2020

Let the psalmist’s words of praise and joy wash over you. Give thanks to God, to the rock of our salvation, for God’s presence, faithfulness, and beautiful creation! Recall a moment...

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Journeying by Stages - March 12, 2020

March 12, 2020

The Israelites, journeying by stages from the wilderness, seem to have lost sight of the promise of a future with hope. Their most pressing need and cry is for water to...

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Journeying by Stages - March 11, 2020

March 11, 2020

My husband teases me that he is writing a song called, “That’s Not a Question.” I have a terrible habit of asking for what I want instead of stating it directly....

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