“Rhythms of the Spirit” is a retreat that will be taking place at Green Lake Conference Center, August 5-9, 2013. Rev. Jeff Savage, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Springfield, Oregon, will be the keynote speaker at the conference, leading attendees in finding a balance in their daily lives. The following is his reflection includes […]
Our hearts are saddened by the tragic news at the Boston Marathon today, April 15, 2013. Please hold in prayer all of those injured by the explosions near the Boston Marathon Finish, as well as all spectators, runners, and people in Boston today. “These attacks are antithetical to God’s will. There can never be a […]
Hosanna! Hallelujah! Hosanna in the highest! Easter joy overflows as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection, filling our hearts and strengthening our faith. As believers we live in the Easter paradox of hope: life has triumphed but death surrounds us; sin is vanquished but its sting still poisons our days. Every time we offer or are offered […]
It has been a long winter for most of the country. Spring has come in fits and starts this year. Winter reluctantly surrenders her icy grip over creation. But spring is irrepressible. Crocuses and daffodils push through the snow, heralds that the darkness of winter is ending as new life erupts. Our observance of Easter […]
Each Wednesday throughout the season of Lent in 2013, a reflection including bible verses and prayer suggestions is available on the ABCUSA website. The following reflection is posted on March 27, 2013, for Holy Week. Psalm 70 (NRSV) 1 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O Lord, make haste to help me! 2 […]
The reflection below was written by Rev. Carol Sutton. This is part of a new featured series, “Proud to be an American Baptist.” Check the ABCUSA website and other publications in the near future to see more stories! View the archive and learn why others are proud to be American Baptist by clicking here. Like […]
Each Wednesday throughout the season of Lent in 2013, a reflection including bible verses and prayer suggestions will be available on the ABCUSA website. The following reflection is posted for the week of Palm Sunday, on March 20, 2013. Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (NRSV) 1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast […]
Each Wednesday throughout the season of Lent in 2013, a reflection including bible verses and prayer suggestions will be available on the ABCUSA website. The following reading is the fifth reflection, posted for the fifth week of Lent, on March 13, 2013. Isaiah 43:16-21 (NRSV) 16 Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the […]
Each Wednesday throughout the season of Lent in 2013, a reflection including bible verses and prayer suggestions will be available on the ABCUSA website. The following reading is the fourth reflection, posted for the fourth week of Lent, on March 6, 2013. Psalm 32 (NRSV) 1 Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose […]
Each Wednesday throughout the season of Lent in 2013, a reflection including bible verses and prayer suggestions will be available on the ABCUSA website. The following reading is the third reflection, posted for the third week of Lent, on February 27, 2013. Isaiah 55:1-9 (NRSV) 55 Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; […]
