Monday, Jan 12

The earliest term first Christians used to describe themselves was “followers of the Way” (Acts 9:2).  They were followers of Jesus’ Way: a very different way of living and loving than the self-centered way around them – and still around us in 2026.   As I begin this new year, which way best characterizes how I’m living my daily life?

Friday, Jan 9

The song continues, “Open my ears, Lord, help me to hear your voice.”  Today, Lord, help me not just to listen to (or read) your Word in Scripture, but hear it, take it in.  Help me do the same when I hear the voices of brothers/sisters, whether friends or strangers.  Today, Lord, let me listen to and hear what you are asking of me.

Wednesday, Jan 7

We often sing: “Open my eyes, Lord; help me to see your face!”  Today, help me to see your face in my weak but struggling efforts to follow you.  Today, help me to see your face in all the weak and struggling brothers and sisters around me.  “Now is the day of salvation!”