Recently, I had the privilege of co-officiating a wedding with an Episcopal priest, using the liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer.
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If you haven’t read yesterday’s devotional, take a moment to look at Jeremiah 36:21-23 to catch the full story.
Have you ever found yourself asking, “What’s wrong with this world?”
Have you ever seen the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding?” One of the funniest gags in the movie is the father of the main female character using Windex to cure all ailments.
My husband Dave and I have led several discussions on Healthy Plate Discipleship – the framework FUMC Fort Worth sometimes uses to put spiritual practices into our daily lives.
Several years ago, Rev. Lance Marshall and Rev. Casey Orr led a retreat on spiritual practices designed around Healthy Plate disciplines: worship, pray, play, give, learn, and serve.
On first reading, it may not be apparent, but this passage is a reminder of the hope we have in God, especially in times of suffering.
Hannah’s story prompts us to reflect on those times in our lives when we feel deep longing, waiting for an answered prayer.