From the mystery of black holes to the flight of the intricate bee hummingbird, expressions of God’s creativity are everywhere. Take a creativity break of your own. Is God involved in your creative activity?
The topic of global warming is a reminder that we have not always taken good care of the creation God has given us. Perhaps we need to pause and reflect on our attitudes toward creation.
We may think that wrestling with God or with our ideas about faith is bad. However, wrestling with God like Jacob did actually leads to deeper intimacy with him. Are there parts of my faith life or personal spirituality where I wrestle with God?
As we find ourselves in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, let us forget neither the sacrifice nor the trauma endured by healthcare workers around the world. Write a thank you card for the way they have served their communities during this pandemic.
Find a quiet place to go and sit—even if it’s just for a few minutes. If you can’t get away, try to watch a video or listen to a recording of some soothing nature sounds for a few minutes.
When you feel attacked, before responding breathe deeply and center yourself. Discern what’s going on, and act and speak in ways that bring healing to the situation.
The created cosmos is a book written by God just for us. When we pause to ponder, we “read” about God’s goodness, power, beauty, and presence. What do the images all around us tell you about God?
