Doreen V. Peterson (DVP) passed away in October 2015. In her last few weeks on earth, she helped me move into my room for my Senior year at Smith College, went to Jamaica to…

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Scripture John 6:1-15 Reflection Take a moment to practice gratitude. List five things you are grateful for—beyond what might be obvious or common answers. Prayer Miracle worker, you fed 5,000 people until they were…

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Scripture Psalm 42:1-6 Reflection Remember a time when you felt truly yourself. Where were you and what were you doing? Remember a time when you felt closest to God. Where were you and what…

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Scripture John 8:47-59 Reflection People throw stones at that which they do not understand. What is something you have struggled to understand that you could learn more about? Prayer Patient Jesus, when you walked…

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Scripture Psalm 130 Reflection What do you wait for in this life? What do you long for? Make a list of these things. Prayer Holy God, I am waiting for the sun to rise….

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Scripture John 8:31-32 Reflection When you think of the word free, what comes to mind? What things in this world prevent you from being free—spiritually, mentally and emotionally? Prayer God of truth, I long…

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Scripture Psalm 147:1-11 Reflection When was a time when you felt gathered in? How can you be a gatherer alongside God in your own life? Prayer God of wide arms, sometimes I feel scattered,…

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Scripture John 7:37-44 Reflection What in your life feels like water— thirst-quenching, healing, renewing? What leaves you thirsty? Prayer God of renewal, you invite me to the water’s edge. You invite me to drink…

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Scripture Jeremiah 7:1-7 Reflection When do you feel the closest to God? When do you feel the furthest from God? Prayer Holy God, it is easy for me to go through the motions, to…

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Scripture Mark 5:1-10 Reflection Take inventory of your soul. What do you carry that weighs you down? What do you carry that brings you to life? Know that God sees it all, and calls…

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