Signposts: Daily Devotions

The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid? —Psalm 27:1

The Divine Hours

A complete guide to the ancient practice of fixed-hour Prayer

Share the spirit of the season with your loved ones!

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Pocket Prayer: For God's Light
O God, let the light of your love guide me throughout my day, showing my feet the way to go, my eyes the places to look, and my ears the sounds that sing of your presence here today.

   

Waiting for the Epiphany

"I don’t really know how to engage Jesus, the infant, or even Jesus, the toddler. And aside from the theological and incarnational implications involved, I can’t even get excited about His ever having been such. I just want to rush through all that stuff and get to the Man…"


 

What's Next?

With our economy in recession, we are living in anxious times. What can we do? HOPE. Here's why that one word is so important.


 

Money and the Way of Wisdom

Professor Timothy Sandoval contends that the best advice in money matters is as close as your Bible.

 


 

Meditate with Art

Using art to open your soul


 

Finding My Way

We yearn for purpose, fulfillment, connection. Here you'll find insights on discerning your path and living into the person God created you to be.


 

New Year's Resolutions

At the new year, try setting some meaningful goals that pay attention to spiritual as well as mental and physical health.


 

Prayers for Living:

A PRAYER FOR OUR FUTURE

A prayer for unity and love

Guided Prayer:

PRAYER FOR ANXIOUS TIMES IN TEXT AND AUDIO

Moving from worry to calm, from anxiety to stillness

Faith & Film:

THE HUMAN(IZING) OF CHRIST IN FILM

Jesus' humanness has been portrayed in numerous ways in movies.  Here Torey Lightcap takes a look at some of the more intriguing examples.

C.S. Lewis:

GOOD BOOKS FOR COLD NIGHTS

Certainly, the C.S. Lewis classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from the Chronicles of Narnia is a perfect book to read or re-read at Christmas Time. Oh, but there is so much more to keep you busy, throughout the year.

Reading:

THE STORY OF THE OTHER WISE MAN

This short excerpt from the story by Henry van Dyke offers some stirring thoughts for reflection during these days of holy adventure that begin at Christmas.