http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions Reflections based on lectionary Scripture passages for the Christian seasons of Advent and Lent, provided online by Goshen College students, faculty and staff. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:43:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As churches prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth, Goshen College offers an online spiritual resource to help believers make time and space in their hearts and minds to welcome Advent, even in the midst of busy schedules and hectic lives. Beginning Nov. 23 (the Monday prior to the first Sunday in Advent) ... http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/2009/advent-intro/ By Tamara Shantz, assistant campus pastor SCRIPTURE: Mark 16:1-8 (NRSV) Scroll down for complete Scripture. DEVOTIONAL: In reflecting upon the Easter story as recounted in the Gospel of Mark, it sometimes feels like I’ve been taken back to my childhood and offered a ‘choose your own adventure’ novel! Which ending would you ... http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/2009/journey-to-resurrection/ By Ann Hostetler, professor of English SCRIPTURE: Acts 10:34-43 (NRSV) Scroll down for complete Scripture. DEVOTIONAL: In this passage, the writer of Acts shares a radical new insight -- that Christ’s message breaks through borders of nation and creed, not with military might, but with the power of love. In our own ... http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/2009/april-11-resurrection/ By Jennifer Halteman Schrock, Merry Lea public program coordinator SCRIPTURE: Mark 15:1-39 (NRSV) Scroll down for complete Scripture. DEVOTIONAL: This year I am reading the crucifixion story through the lens of an unknown photographer's camera. One of my responsibilities as a member of the Lenten planning committee at Berkey Avenue Mennonite Church, ... http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/2009/crucifixion-and-abu-ghraib/ By Skip Barnett, international student advisor and associate professor of English SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (NRSV) Scroll down for complete Scripture. DEVOTIONAL: Today is known as Maundy Thursday, the day Christians remember the very first communion when Jesus enacted the bread and wine ceremony that symbolized God’s love for fallen humankind. Thus, ... http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/2009/the-one/ By Julie Armstrong, assistant professor of American Sign Language SCRIPTURE: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 (NRSV) Scroll down for complete Scripture. DEVOTIONAL: What do you think of when you hear or see the word “prayer”? I have to be honest, I often think of what “bad” things are going on in my life and ... http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/2009/my-prayer-today/ By Hannah D. Miller, a senior peace, justice and conflict studies major from Scottdale, Pa. SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 25:6-9 (NRSV) Scroll down for complete Scripture. DEVOTIONAL: Isaiah 25:6-9 is the ultimate picture of God’s goodness -- people sitting together, sharing food, engaging in a community of God’s children. It is the picture that ... http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/2009/cloud-of-exclusion/ By Adriel Santiago, a junior communication and theater double major from Souderton, Pa. THIS WEEK’S THEME: He has been raised DEVOTIONAL: “He has risen, he has risen indeed!” Ever since I can remember, my pastors have begun the Easter Sunday sermon with these words. Nonetheless, I remained relatively ignorant of the profound ramifications ... http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/2009/he-has-been-raised/ By Richard R. Aguirre, director of Public Relations Office SCRIPTURE: John 12:12-16 (NRSV) Scroll down for complete Scripture. DEVOTIONAL: As a child, I loved the unbounded joy of Palm Sunday -- Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the cries of “Hosanna” and the waving of branches. Mass always ended with ushers handing ... http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/2009/hosanna-to-the-palm-sunday-christ/ By Rachel Campagnoli, graphic designer SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 50:4-9a (NRSV) Scroll down for complete Scripture. DEVOTIONAL: This passage -- although it was written well before his time on Earth -- reminds me of the suffering and shame Jesus endured for me, so I wouldn’t need to. I am reminded of how Jesus never ... http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/2009/there-exists-in-me/