By Lisa Guedea Carreño, director of the Good Library DEVOTIONAL: Prepare the way of the Lord. Outside of the opening song in the play Godspell, we hear this passage from Luke, and the Old Testament Scripture to which it alludes (Isaiah 40:3-5), almost exclusively during the weeks leading up to Christmas, when we celebrate Jesus’ … Keep reading »

By Michael Sherer, director of information technology services  DEVOTIONAL: At Christmastime we celebrate the incarnation, God becoming flesh and walking among us. In the years following Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, the apostle Paul modeled following Jesus for fledgling churches across Asia Minor, putting on the mind of Christ, explaining the Good News, exhorting and encouraging … Keep reading »

By Tina Peters, a senior physics major from Yellow Springs, Ohio DEVOTIONAL: “Blessed be the Lord.” Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, began this song of praise and thanksgiving to the God of Israel. And yet, Zechariah’s song does not seem to be about his son John, but about John’s role in preparing the … Keep reading »

By Ross Peterson-Veatch, associate academic dean and Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning director of curriculum and faculty development DEVOTIONAL: Today’s passage speaks to me from a place of personal struggle. And yet even in the warning about enduring the messenger’s arrival, there is a kernel of hope.

By Jonna Buller, a senior social work major from Goshen THIS WEEK’S THEME: Prepare DEVOTIONAL: I am a person that likes to prepare. I like to plan and prepare for my day, week and sometimes month ahead of time. With school, this is very easy to do as all I need is my planner. I … Keep reading »

By Luke Gascho, executive director of Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College DEVOTIONAL: The sun burst forth again this morning! It began with a glimmer of light. Then came the brightening of the sky and a coloring of the eastern clouds – followed by the dramatic rising of the familiar orb. Signs of … Keep reading »

By Arienne Johnson, a senior history and Bible and religion double major from Herndon, Va. DEVOTIONAL: Traveling is such a funny thing. Two summers ago I went to Senegal in West Africa for Goshen’s three-month Study-Service Term (SST). During my time there, I experienced an amazing transition from stranger to family member; from American to … Keep reading »

By Paul Keim, professor of Bible and religion DEVOTIONAL: Advent bursts in upon the autumnal rhythms of ordinary time. Fallen leaves, the last hurrah of overripe bounties, are rustled about by breezes and blowers. The nose of every sentient creature tingles with the scent of things to come. I invite you now to pause, and … Keep reading »

By Jim Brenneman, president DEVOTIONAL: According to an ancient Jewish midrash, someone asked Rabbi Joshua, “Why did God speak to Moses from a bush?” Rabbi Joshua replied, “God spoke from a bush to teach that there is no place where the Divine is not present, not even in a lowly bush.”

By Bob Yoder, campus pastor WELCOME: If you had a particular message to convey to someone, how would you go about doing that? If you wanted to tell a group of close friends some really exciting news, what would you do to fully express your passion? I remember well when Pamela and I became engaged. … Keep reading »