By Mara Weaver, a senior history major from Bloomington, Ill. THIS WEEK’S THEME: He…overturned the tables DEVOTIONAL: Lent marks a time in our Christian calendar when we wait once again for the unexpected. Yet, Jesus’ death and resurrection should not come as a total surprise, as the Scriptures are littered with hints of what is … Keep reading »

By Nate Manning, a senior interdisciplinary major from Middleville, Mich. DEVOTIONAL: Please read the Scripture again before you start reading this devotion. Did you read it? OK, I trust you. Notice the depth of Jesus’ statement, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” … Keep reading »

By Mia Engle, a first-year American Sign Language major from Decatur, Ind. DEVOTIONAL: I love the rules. I love knowing what I can and cannot do, what will get me into trouble and for what I cannot receive punishment. I revel in order, like going in the “Enter” door at the grocery store and going … Keep reading »

By Paul Keim, professor of Bible and religion DEVOTIONAL: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” That’s the opening cry of the Psalm from which our text is taken. A classic lament, and our text a familiar vow of praise of the sort found not infrequently in lamentation literature. It is the hymn … Keep reading »

By Sarah Rody, a senior mathematics major from Sterling, Ohio DEVOTIONAL: Abraham truly was the father of many nations. Sarah was a mother of nations as well, although she is not recognized across as many religions. This past summer I witnessed the true diversity of Abraham’s nations.

By Becky Horst, associate registrar and convocation coordinator THIS WEEK’S THEME: A multitude of nations DEVOTIONAL: “Google Earth” software can focus on your house, then zoom out and out, wider and wider, until a satellite view of the whole earth fills your computer screen. Perhaps, like me, you have had “zooming out” experiences that help … Keep reading »

By Karina Rohrer-Meck, a junior nursing major from Archbold, Ohio DEVOTIONAL: “I will remember my covenant” is this week’s theme. Sometimes in our everyday, busy lives, this is easy to forget.

By Jeff Hochstetler, manager of the student apartments DEVOTIONAL: My legs ached from the piston-like movement that they had been repeating the last several hours. Pulling over to a rest stop for a much-needed break, I wondered to my friend Nate, “Did we bite off more than we could chew?”

By Bob Yoder, campus minister WELCOME: Welcome to Goshen College’s online devotionals for the 2012 Lent season! Our theme this year, taken from Mennonite Church USA worship resources found in Leader magazine, is “Where Do I Sign?” Every Monday an author will introduce the sub-theme, whereas the following weekdays authors will reflect on a specific … Keep reading »

Goshen College again offers an online resource to help believers make time and space in their hearts and minds to reflect during the season of Lent. Beginning Feb. 22 (Ash Wednesday) and culminating on April 8 (Easter), Goshen College students, faculty and staff will provide weekday reflections based on lectionary Scripture passages. Subscribe to receive … Keep reading »