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Spiritual Friendship in a Fractured World: Lessons from Aelred of Rievaulx
A Reflection by Roy Pearson This summer, our church reviewed the lives of those who have lived before us as followers of Jesus. We studied some “saints” of the church that we may not remember, like Aelred of Rievaulx. I just read Aelred’s most famous treatise on “Spiritual Friendship”. n the twelfth century, Aelred of…
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The King Who Comes in Humility: A Devotional on Psalm 118, Zechariah 9:9–16, 1 Peter 3:13–22, and Matthew 21:1–13
A Reflection by Roy Pearson Every so often the Daily Office readings weave together themes that speak with remarkable clarity into our moment. Today’s passages—Psalm 118, Zechariah 9, 1 Peter 3, and Matthew 21—lift up a single, radiant truth: God’s salvation comes to us through a humble, righteous King whose way is peace, courage, and…
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When God Seems Silent: A Devotional from Psalm 102, Malachi 3:1–12, James 5:7–12, and Luke 18:1–8
A reflection by Roy Pearson There are days when our hearts feel worn thin, when prayer feels heavy, and when we wonder if God hears us at all. The Daily Office readings for today speak directly into those seasons. Each passage—though written in a different time and setting—carries a single thread: God sees, God purifies,…
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Returning, Restoring, and Reigning: How Today’s Scriptures Speak to Our World
Daily Office Readings:Psalm 119:97–120; Joel 2:12–19; Revelation 19:11–21; Luke 15:1–10 A Reflection by Roy Pearson Today’s Scripture readings form a powerful mosaic of God’s heart—His call to return, His joy in restoring us, His invitation to stand firmly in His Word, and His promise that Christ will ultimately defeat all evil. In a world marked…
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Living Honestly Before God and People: A Reflection on 1 Thessalonians 5:21–22
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:21–22 (KJV) The Apostle Paul’s closing words to the Thessalonians serve as a timeless call to discernment, integrity, and holiness. He encourages believers to “prove all things”—to test what is true, genuine, and godly—and then to “hold…
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The Great Banquet: God’s Invitation to a Selfless and Inclusive Life
A Reflection by Roy Pearson on the Gospel Reading from the Daily Office for Monday, November 10, 2025 Reflections on Luke 14:12–24 In Luke 14:12–24, Jesus shares two powerful teachings that reveal the heart of God’s Kingdom. He challenges our motives for generosity and shows us the danger of ignoring God’s invitation because of worldly…
The Curious Pilgrim 