Series Note: This year I got to write some prayer guides/reflections to be used in Lenten prayer stations in the chapel for the students, faculty, and staff at the university where I work. They are based on sections of Psalm 139 connected with scenes from Jesus' passion week journey to the cross. I hope to… Continue reading “Surround Me” – Lent Week 2 Prayer and Scripture Reflection Guide
Category: College Ministry
“Know Me” – Lent Week 1 Prayer and Scripture Reflection Guide
Series Note: This year I got to write some prayer guides/reflections to be used in Lenten prayer stations in the chapel for the students, faculty, and staff at the university where I work. They are based on sections of Psalm 139 connected with scenes from Jesus' passion week journey to the cross. I hope to… Continue reading “Know Me” – Lent Week 1 Prayer and Scripture Reflection Guide
A Mission Trip Without the Miles
The week before finals. While this time frame is perhaps the most dreaded for many of my college-age friends, it has become one of my very favorite. First Trinity's outreach ministry at the University of Buffalo (called UB Common Ground) kicks into high gear during the last week of each semester to serve and care… Continue reading A Mission Trip Without the Miles
{wonder-full wanderings} at UB
This semester I have seen God do amazing things through the time I have spent at the University at Buffalo campus. Also true: This semester not many things have gone as planned in our work at UB. "Wandering" feels like a pretty applicable word in trying to figure out where God is calling us, specifically… Continue reading {wonder-full wanderings} at UB
One More Step
Vacation was awesome. Coming back from vacations are often difficult. Thankfully, this one wasn't as bad as I potentially expected it could be heading into a busy week. Tuesday was a super busy day but I think that helped keep me focused on the tasks at hand. Wednesday though we hit the "theres-so-much-to-do-but-can't-figure-out-what-to-do-so-I-just-won't-do-anything" phase full… Continue reading One More Step
College Prayer Guide 30: {Trust God Above All}
“This is what the Lord says: ‘Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord. That person will be like a bush in the wastelands; they will not see prosperity when it comes. They will dwell in the parched places of the… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 30: {Trust God Above All}
College Prayer Guide 29: {Freedom from Fear}
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7 ESV) One time when Jesus was out on a boat with His disciples, a HUGE storm came up. It was so scary that the disciples literally thought they would die. Meanwhile, Jesus is sleeping in the… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 29: {Freedom from Fear}
College Prayer Guide 28: {Gratitude}
“O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.” (1 Chronicles 16:34 NRSV) Our God truly is good. His love lasts forever and ever. He is around us each and every day and despite the struggles we face, there are always things we can be thankful for. Today… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 28: {Gratitude}
College Prayer Guide 27: {Person of Prayer}
“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NASB) Sometimes I think we underestimate prayer. We say our “Come, Lord Jesus” and our “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep”, put a check mark next to “pray” on our to do… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 27: {Person of Prayer}
College Prayer Guide 26: {Encouragement/Perseverance}
“May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.” (Colossians 1:11-12 ESV) Perseverance and encouragement are two things that I believe student can ALWAYS use prayers… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 26: {Encouragement/Perseverance}
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