Tag: christianity
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Advent: A Season of Longing, Light, and the Kingdom Within
A Reflection by Roy Pearson Advent invites us into a sacred pause—an opportunity to step back from the rush of the world and step into the gentle rhythm of God’s kingdom. It is a season rooted in longing, illuminated by hope, and anchored in the promise that Christ not only came once in Bethlehem, and…
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Grace, Truth, and Restoration: What Paul Teaches in 1 Timothy and Galatians
We hear leaders condemn those whom they don’t like in degrading terms and echoes of calling for those whom they see as enemies to be executed. Sadly, the church has not always practiced the fruits of God’s Spirit: love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, patience, and self-control. Church leaders often approve of such actions.…
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Looking Up for Help: A Daily Office Reflection on Trust, Faithfulness, and True Vision
A Reflection by Roy Pearson Some days the appointed Scriptures speak directly into the tension of our world—the uncertainty, the spiritual confusion, the longing for leadership, and the desire to see God clearly. Today’s readings—Psalm 121, Zechariah 11:4-17, 1 Corinthians 3:10-23, and Luke 18:31-43—tie together with a common thread: Where do we look for help,…
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When God Remembers Us: A Daily Office Reflection on Mercy, Restoration, and Faithful Living
A Reflection by Roy Pearson Today’s readings from the Daily Office—Psalm 106, Zechariah 10:1–12, Galatians 6:1–10, and Luke 18:15–30—invite us into a sweeping story: a God who remembers His people, restores what is broken, calls us to do good, and asks us to trust Him above everything else.Together they form a tapestry of mercy, responsibility,…
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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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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…
The Curious Pilgrim 