-
Forgiven to Forgive: The Heart of Christian Mercy and Grace (Lectio Divina)
A reflection on C.S. Lewis’ insight that Christians are called to forgive the inexcusable because God has first forgiven us. This meditation explores humility, repentance, and the transformative grace that frees us to extend mercy to others as we have received it ourselves.
-
Lectio Divina: An Invitation To Receptivity
Walter Brueggemann reframes Sabbath as more than rest from work—it is a transformative practice of trust and receptivity. Sabbath invites us to stop striving, release control, and receive what God freely gives, shaping our lives through grace rather than grasping.
-
Lectio Divina: Trained In Peace
Drawing on the wisdom of Clement of Alexandria, this reflection invites the reader into a contemplative vision of Christian discipleship formed not by violence or domination, but by peace, simplicity, and love. This Lectio Divina calls believers to trust in the transforming power of gentleness, to lay aside the weapons of fear and control,…
-
Lectio Divina: He Invites Them
In this brief yet profound reflection, Jamie Baxter reminds us that Christ does not force discipleship—He invites it. The call of the Lord respects human freedom, drawing the apostles not through compulsion, but through love, trust, and relationship. True discipleship begins with an open heart that freely responds to God’s gentle invitation, choosing to…