By Ben Sutter, a senior history and communication double major from South Bend, Ind. DEVOTIONAL: Jesus does something incredibly curious as he’s sitting with his friends the night he’s arrested. He acts, as Jesus often does, in a way that causes us to pause. In John’s highly narrated account of Jesus’ last supper with his … Keep reading »

By Launa Rohrer, associate dean of students DEVOTIONAL: We lost Grandma during Lent this year. Growing up, staying at Grandma’s house was a treat. We had our routine. Breakfast always included homemade bread and vitamin C. Grandpa always read Scripture; Grandma read the meditation. Grandpa prayed for each child and grandchild before the day began. … Keep reading »

By Leanna Teodosio, a sophomore sociology and Bible and religion double major from Lima, Ohio DEVOTIONAL: Have you ever really taken the time to listen to what a middle schooler had to say? There are some who call me crazy, but middle school is my favorite age group for a variety of reasons, including their … Keep reading »

By Jodi H. Beyeler, assistant director of public relations DEVOTIONAL: As a kid, did your mom ever whisper to you when you left for summer camp, a sleepover or a date, “Don’t forget who you are and where you came from”? At the time, I thought that my mom just didn’t want me to embarrass … Keep reading »

By Ruth Hochstetler, day circulation supervisor in the Good Library THIS WEEK’S THEME: Later you will understand SCRIPTURES THIS WEEK: Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 116:1-2 12-19; I Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35; Acts 10:34-43; Mark 16:1-8 (NRSV) (NOTE: In this final week of devotions, there will be devotions on Saturday and Sunday.) DEVOTIONAL: Three jars took … Keep reading »

By Jim Brenneman, president DEVOTIONAL: As you read this, I am with a group of pilgrims preparing for another Palm Sunday procession. Literally, we are “approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives,” where Jesus sent two disciples to find a donkey colt for him to ride into Jerusalem by way of … Keep reading »

By Liz Core, a junior communication major from Pella, Iowa DEVOTIONAL: Today in my Restorative Justice class we were invited into an exercise in which a statement was said – “English should be the official language of the United States” for example – and were told to take a stand by walking to the side … Keep reading »

By Bill Born, vice president for student life DEVOTIONAL: “Open to me the gates of righteousness…” “This is the Lord’s doing…” “This is the day that the Lord has made…” These three phrases within Psalm 118 suggest to me that the Lord is in control. God is the gatekeeper inviting us to simply enter through … Keep reading »

By Saralyn Murray, a junior American sign language major from Orrville, Ohio DEVOTIONAL: What does it take to “awaken” me? I need to be awakened not just in the morning, but periodically throughout my day. I need “God moments”: a sunrise, a new blanket of snow, a dark night sky or a large, orange moon.

By Anna Ruth, a senior English major from Harleysville, Pa. SCRIPTURES THIS WEEK: Isaiah 50:4-9; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; John 12:12-16; Mark 11:1-11 THEME THIS WEEK: Your king is coming DEVOTIONAL: Patience is certainly not my forte. Last spring, while living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during my semester abroad through the college’s Study-Service Term, I … Keep reading »