Author Archives: JTMartin

Today as you begin your time of reflection write down the different ways God has been a refuge, or space of safety for you over the years As you read through Psalm 144(NRSV) take note of any phrases or images that stick out to you 1 Blessed be the Lord, my rock,  who trains myContinue reading “God our Refuge”

As you begin this time of reflection use the following questions as a guide for an opening prayer: God what does it mean to Honor you?  What does it mean to live for your glory?  How can I grow to be more like you today? With your prayer concluded consider the following question: What doContinue reading “Honoring God”

Today as you begin your time with the Lord in this meditation, take a few moments to be still, quiet your mind and be listening for the Whispers of the Lord.  Read through Psalm 111 (NIV) write down the ways it might be considered as a song of worship.  Psalm 111(NIV): Praise the Lord.[b]  IContinue reading “Daily Habits”

This week\’s meditations will focus on the following Ideas:  The attitude of the heart in worship Worship as a daily habit Honoring God Today we will be journeying through a short passage from the first chapter of Malachi which is the last book in the old testament.  Before you read through the passage, take aContinue reading “Attitude of Worship”

This last piece on the story of the prodigal son will focus on the character of the father. Turning to Luke 15 here are the actions taken by the father starting with verse 12: The father gives his younger son his inheritance. He meets his son while still a ways down the road and embracesContinue reading “The Father”

Before reading the passage take a few moments to consider the following question:  How often do I run to God? As you read the passage for the first time, make note of any specific phrases or words that draw out an emotional feeling, after finishing the passage take a few moments to consider these wordsContinue reading “Refuge”

As you read through the passage Psalm 23 (NIV) write down the phrases that stick out to you the most.  1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2   He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the rightContinue reading “Loving Shepherd”

The second focus in this three part series on the Prodigal Son, focuses on the Elder Brother, the son who stayed behind and helped his father as a son should. To bring fully the message of this section of the text it is important to remember that Jesus was addressing a group of scholars whoContinue reading “The Elder Son”

In times such as these it is important to reflect, to own, and to admit our sorrow.The goal of this reflection is that you might recognize your own hurts or doubts and begin to seek God in the midst of them, do not seek solutions as you go through this reflection. There are times whenContinue reading “Lament in the Heart”

This will guide you through the process of reflecting and meditating on the provided verses from the NIV translation. Each time you read through the verses there will be a different focus to think about as you read. Read the verses and write down the images or thoughts it conjures Genesis 4:7 7 If youContinue reading “Hearing and Doing”