By God’s grace
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain. Photo by Jackson David on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Sacrifice of love
Artículo en español This Good Friday meditation comes from Devocionales 2021, a book of devotionals produced by the Movimiento de Mujeres Anabautistas Haciendo Teología desde América Latina (MTAL, Movement of Anabaptist Women doing Theology from Latin America). The daily devotionals can also be found on the Libro Devocional MTAL Facebook page. "He is the […]
Staying to behold
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation titled "Staying to behold." It is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for April 4, Easter Sunday. While Peter and the beloved disciple went home, Mary stayed at the tomb—and became the first to behold the resurrected Lord. John 20:1-18 Thank you for […]
Sacrificio de amor
Article in English Esta meditación de Viernes Santo viene de Devocionales 2021, libro de devocionales producido por el Movimiento de Mujeres Anabautistas Haciendo Teología desde América Latina (MTAL). Los devocionales diarios se encuentran también en Facebook Libro Devocional MTAL. El mismo es la propiciación por nuestros pecados, y no sólo por los nuestros, sino también […]
Holy Week: Follow the Calling of Jesus
As Women’s History Month winds down, let’s remember that roughly one-third of those listed in the Martyr’s Mirror are women – clearly demonstrating the central involvement of women in the Anabaptist movement. During Holy Week, let us remember to keep our focus on the salvation directly in front of us, and not to stray from […]
My times are in your hands
14 But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, "You are my God."15 My times are in your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors. Photo by Ave Calvar on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Thank you
Gratitude is the overwhelming feeling I experience as I write this. Gratitude for God’s love for us, through Jesus. Gratitude to you all for allowing me to serve the church through my role with PJSN. Gratitude for the glimmers of hope that refuse to be dimmed, even as the horizon seems to darken. This is […]
Tending to Jesus — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation titled "Tending to Jesus." It is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for passion week. Though the twelve failed Jesus in his time of trial, others emerged to lovingly tend to his body. Mark 14:1-15:47 Thank you for joining us! This was initially […]
Waiting for the Lord?
What does it mean when the bible says "wait for the Lord?" Executive director Mike Sherrill finds the Japanese translation useful. Machinozomu (待ち望む), the combination of two Japanese characters, means wait and hope. We are not without hope as we walk through the unknown and struggles of this pandemic. Sherrill says that we must trust […]
Grain of wheat
Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Conferencia Sent 2021
English Construir tabernáculos de paz en el desierto de la realidad actual Conferencia Sent (Enviados) 2021 Mirar (Abril 22, 2021) Mirar (Abril 23, 2021) En estos tiempos de pandemia, es fácil sentirse desanimado. Acompáñenos en la Conferencia Sent 2021 para escuchar historias de esperanza y resiliencia de plantadores de iglesias de paz. Se extiende esta invitación a todas las personas que se sientan enviadas al mundo […]
Knowing by following — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "Knowing by following," based on the Revised Common Lectionary for March 21, the fifth Sunday in Lent. The desire to know God finds fulfillment in following Jesus—and the invitation to follow is for all people. Psalm 51:1-12 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Hebrews 5:5-10 […]