“Jesus told them, “A prophet has little honor in his hometown, among his relatives, on the streets he played in as a child.” Jesus wasn’t able to do much of anything there–he laid hands on a few sick people and healed them, that’s all. … Read the rest “Jesus, The Naysayer “Prophet?” – A devotion by Marci McGowan”
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“Three days later there was a wedding in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. Jesus and his disciples were guests also. When they started running low on wine at the wedding banquet, Jesus’ mother told him, “They’re just about out of wine.”… Read the rest “the Sweetest Wine – A devotion by Marci McGowan”
“I didn’t tell you this earlier because I was with you everyday.
But now I am on my way to the One who sent me. Not one of you has asked, “Where are you going?” Instead, the longer I’ve talked, the sadder you’ve become.… Read the rest “Sounds of the Holy Spirit – A devotion by Marci McGowan”
When Jesus said, "The Realm of God is near," he meant that people would see God's ways in the things that he did and in what he taught. People would be able to know God by what Jesus did and learn how to truly serve God by what Jesus taught.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation (Gospel) for Epiphany 3b – 21-January-24”
Advent
Anticipating
Quietly waiting and
Actively watching
Expectantly;
And coming ever so softly
Circling
Candling
Warming to the glow
Putting things out
Being present
To each other
And ourselves
Hoping
Sighing
Breathing and seeing,
Swaddling in a manger
The real royalty
Of a King
Now and forever Who is with us, in all ways.… Read the rest “The Intangible Gift – a Poem by Marci McGowan”
It is raining.
And pitter patting on the drops. The cloudy weather is eclipsing the sun, And bringing forth moisture in the air.
It has been a long while since we have had rain, Softly, falling upon the Earth.
The rain is sweet.… Read the rest “The Rain Fall – a Poem by Marci McGowan”
Tis the gift to be simple, ‘tis a gift to be free.
Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be.
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
Twill be in the valley of love and delight.… Read the rest “The Treasures and Gifts of the Way – A Devotion by Marci McGowan”
“But when they were in trouble and got serious, and decided to seek God, the God of Israel, God let himself be found. At that time, it was a dog-eat-dog world; life was constantly up for grabs–no one, regardless of country, knew what the next day might bring.”… Read the rest “Three Poems for Summer by Marci McGowan”
“I do want to point out, friends, that time is of the essence. There is no time to waste, so don’t complicate your lives unnecessarily. Keep it simple–in marriage, grief, joy, whatever. Even in ordinary things–your daily routines of shopping, and so on.… Read the rest “Ordinary Time – A devotion by Marci McGowan”