By the hands
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation titled "By the hands." It is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for Sunday, June 27. Hands were a conduit for the healing of two daughters in their respective encounters with Jesus. Mark 5: 21-43 Thank you for joining us! This was initially […]
God will keep us
In the Message translation of the Lord’s Prayer, a single phrase is repeated: "keep us." It is highly reminiscent of the benediction in Numbers 6:24 – the Lord bless you and keep you. Keep, in this case, means to care for, to guard. This is God’s promise of active love. God attends us, guards us […]
New creation
17 So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
God’s steadfast love
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,[b] his mercies never come to an end;23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Fulfilling the heart
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation titled "Renewal for mission." It is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for Sunday, June 13. The desires of our hearts do not go unnoticed, and God brings them to fruition at the appointed time. Psalm 20 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 2 Corinthians 5:6-17 Mark […]
I have decided to follow Jesus
The origins of this hymn come from India. A man and his family had accepted Christ into their hearts and the village chief told them to renounce their faith on threat of death. In response, the man sang his response — this hymn, even as his children and wife died. He was martyred as well, […]
Waiting for the Lord
5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;6 my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning. Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Points of intervention to create change with nonviolent direct action
Episode 4: Points of intervention Study guide Focus statement/synopsis: Nonviolent direct action is about actively engaging the world. It intervenes when and where there is violence. The place and the moment that engagement happens with an issue is called the point of intervention. There are several points of intervention that a nonviolent direct action campaign […]
Seeking God’s Kingdom through nonviolent direct action
Episode 1: Seeking God’s Kingdom Study guide This guide is intended to help facilitate a fruitful conversation between viewers of the Stir Up Peace videos in a group setting. While you can watch these videos by yourself, there are advantages to watching them with others (e.g., in a Sunday School class or a small group). […]
Renewal for mission
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation titled "Renewal for mission." It is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for Sunday, May 30. Mission flows from the renewing touch of God’s Spirit. Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17 Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 29 Thank you for joining us! This was initially streamed on May 25, […]
A single cupped palm
God measured the water of the world in a single cupped palm. That steady and sure hand is the one that keeps us and guides us. God is aware and cares for all of us. What could possibly escape God’s attention? Nothing! God is big. We can count on God to be there when we […]
The spirit intercedes for us
26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. 27 And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Photo by […]