“As you enter the Christmas season, what signs will you seek from the Lord?”

“Whether you are a green bean casserole connoisseur or not, I pray that Thanksgiving Day is a day of rest, peace, and joy for you.”

“May God bless your days with a spirit of celebration -- looking ahead to the next time when you can pause the rush and simply enjoy what God is doing in your life.”

“How can we be a church that empowers our communities to not just survive but thrive?”

“When we open our eyes to perceive the world anew, God undoubtedly will surprise us, shining his light across the shadows.”

“But when we rely on the Lord to extend our imagination beyond what is expected, one never knows what new innovations will emerge.”

“How will you allow the Holy Spirit to broaden your perspective this week?”

“Do you believe that God holds the breath of every creature in his hand? What creatures will you listen to this week?”

“The Bible reminds us again and again of the importance of listening well -- to the Lord, to one another, to God's creation around us.”

“It is difficult to discern God's voice when we are overwhelmed by the impulse to keep up with daily pressures.”

“How can you broaden your view this week to allow for the unexpected?”

“As we all seek a deeper peace, fuller joy, and closer connection with God in this universal life, how do you maintain a perspective of gratitude and mercy rather than relying on religious sacrifice?”

"Jesus came in the fullness of time. He will come again in the fullness of time. Wherever the Christ is, time is brought to its fullness. Our spiritual task is to 'seize the time' -- the right time for God's purpose here and now."

“If you don't have the energy to be a presence for others, spend some time in prayer: listening, confessing, pondering, resting.”

“Do you rest within the definitions others have set for you, or are you willing to step through cultural boundaries, breaking expectations and creating new definitions as you live life fully?”

“What changes will you make to ensure that you are actively greeting five or six people regularly, ensuring your own improved health as well as allowing you an opportunity to share God's love with others?”

“Where might God be working in your life that you have not yet celebrated as something new and miraculous?”

“What are moments of vulnerability in your life? And when you experience vulnerability, do you feel weak? Or do you remind yourself that courage requires a willingness to lean into uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure?”

“God's pleasure is in the journey, the work, the final destination, AND the music we make. What songs will you sing today?”

“Let us praise him here in the midst of summer, remembering his joy in the warmth of the summer sun so that we may share his joy with all we encounter.”