Advent & Lenten Devotions

Thankful for You

December 6, 2018 Leave a Comment

Agape describes Jesus’ love for us: love so vast that he gave everything so we could have life and life abundant.

Putting God First

December 5, 2018 Leave a Comment

Even when we have lost our way, God has open arms for us to run back to and makes us feel covered in grace and abundant love.

A Burning Sense of Justice

December 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

As we prepare for Advent, let us be set aflame by Malachi’s passion for justice so it burns away all lazy excuses.

In what ways are God’s people today – in this time and in this place – called to proclaim holy disruption? What voices are daring to speak? How are we called to make room for the naming of new systems being birthed?

Eyes Open

November 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

While the dominant paradigm tries to numb us, our faith calls us to pray for strength and act with courage. We are called to follow a radically different way; the way of Jesus.

Love and Strength

November 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

As we wait for the proclamation of righteousness this advent season, may we not forget to grow our love for each other, ourselves, and for all people.

Lightness of Being

November 28, 2018 Leave a Comment

Admitting we need to reach beyond ourselves opens us to accept sustaining gifts from the earth with gratitude, not entitlement, and connect to others who also cannot act alone. I invite us all to be humble, but curious, as we wait in mystery.

Pursuing Justice for this Land

November 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

This advent, as we wait for the celebration of the LORD our Righteous Savior to be born, what challenge will you take part in to join in Jesus’ sprout of new life in pursuing justice for this land and safety for your neighbor?

Watching and Waiting

November 26, 2018 Leave a Comment

This season of waiting is upon us, and with it comes a prime opportunity to set aside a few minutes each day to join with others in pausing to reflect on the significance of this season.

Welcome to Goshen College Advent Devotions 2018: Beginning Nov. 26

November 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

Beginning Nov. 26, the week before the first Sunday of Advent, and culminating on Christmas Day, Goshen College students, faculty and staff will provide weekday reflections based on the lectionary Scripture passages and the theme: “The Lord is our righteousness,” taken from Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada worship resources.