Today’s Reflection
“Remember to value each tradition equally. One framework is not more advanced than the other,” Dale [the minister who would officiate our wedding] offered. . . .
Dale’s gentle instructions reminded us that any marriage—but especially a Christian-Hindu interfaith partnership—needed consistent nurturing and communication. Fred and I would have to meet at the well constantly, drawing on the sacred water that excited us in the weeks following our first date.
—J. Dana Trent, Saffon Cross: The Unlikely Story of How a Christian Minister Married a Hindu Monk (Fresh Air Books, 2013)
Today’s Question
How might increased communication deepen the relationships you value? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
[Ruth said,] “Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge;
your people shall be my people, and your God my God.”
—Ruth 1:16 (NRSVUE)
Prayer for the Week
In your infinitude, O God, you humble me. As I strive to better understand you, help me recognize this striving in others. Your presence is revealed in so many beautiful ways. Amen.
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Lectionary Readings
- Jeremiah 1:4-10
- Psalm 71:1-6
- 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
- Luke 4:21-30
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I believe increased communication can deepen the relationships
I value remembering that it takes equal opportunity for both sides
to have genuine communication. Both sides should value listening
more than speaking. Very thankfully our new dryer is now doing
a wonderful job, Erich cleaned the lint nd obstacle clogged vent and installed
a new vent pipe. What we hoped for is now reality. Thank You,Lord.
Relational communication is simply living the love we believe…not easy but what we are called to do and be !!! Communication can take many forms…silence is very effective….help me oh Lord ! Amen
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