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Post originally appeared on Luther Seminary's God Pause:

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Post originally appeared on Luther Seminary's God Pause:

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Post originally appeared on Luther Seminary's God Pause:

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Post originally appeared on Luther Seminary's God Pause:

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Post originally appeared on Luther Seminary's God Pause:

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/god-pause-june-29-2026","title":"God Pause June 29, 2026","summary":"Post originally appeared on Luther Seminary's God Pause:","date_modified":"2026-06-29T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/thirsty-june-28-2026","html_content":"

Picture this: you walk out of your apartment to the dining hall, back to that group project with the person who never does their part. And as you go, Jesus is saying something to you. Not in a dramatic, booming-voice-fro...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/thirsty-june-28-2026","title":"Thirsty, June 28, 2026","summary":"Picture this: you walk out of your apartment to the dining hall, back to that group project with the person who never does their part. And as you go, Jesus is saying something to you. Not in a dramatic, booming-voice-fro...","date_modified":"2026-06-28T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/modern-day-prophets-june-28-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, dear brothers and sisters, from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! We continue our examination of discipleship in today’s readings, culminating in Jesus’ sending out his disciples to share the goo...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/modern-day-prophets-june-28-2026","title":"Modern-Day Prophets, June 28, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, dear brothers and sisters, from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! We continue our examination of discipleship in today’s readings, culminating in Jesus’ sending out his disciples to share the goo...","date_modified":"2026-06-28T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/honesty-june-21-2026","html_content":"

Let's be honest: a lot of life feels uncertain right now. That's why Jesus' words matter so much: “Do not be afraid.” He says that repeatedly because he knows us. He knows we get afraid of failing, being rejected, being ...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/honesty-june-21-2026","title":"Honesty, June 21, 2026","summary":"Let's be honest: a lot of life feels uncertain right now. That's why Jesus' words matter so much: “Do not be afraid.” He says that repeatedly because he knows us. He knows we get afraid of failing, being rejected, being ...","date_modified":"2026-06-21T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/no-need-to-fear-june-21-2026","html_content":"

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beloved in Christ, there are passages of Scripture that feel like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a chilly evening, and then there ...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/no-need-to-fear-june-21-2026","title":"No Need to Fear, June 21, 2026","summary":"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beloved in Christ, there are passages of Scripture that feel like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a chilly evening, and then there ...","date_modified":"2026-06-21T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/plentiful-harvest-june-14-2026","html_content":"

Let us pray... May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, O lord, our rock and our redeemer, amen.

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/plentiful-harvest-june-14-2026","title":"Plentiful Harvest, June 14, 2026","summary":"Let us pray... May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, O lord, our rock and our redeemer, amen.","date_modified":"2026-06-14T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/plenty-june-14-2026","html_content":"

Today’s Gospel really caught my attention because Jesus feels so calm, even when there is a lot going on. He’s not panicking. He’s not overwhelmed. He’s just fully there. And when he looks at the crowds, he doesn’t treat...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/plenty-june-14-2026","title":"Plenty, June 14, 2026","summary":"Today’s Gospel really caught my attention because Jesus feels so calm, even when there is a lot going on. He’s not panicking. He’s not overwhelmed. He’s just fully there. And when he looks at the crowds, he doesn’t treat...","date_modified":"2026-06-14T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/healing-and-wholeness-%E2%80%93-june-7-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ! Our scripture readings[1] remind us that as we gather on this Lord’s day, we receive “healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.”[2]...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/healing-and-wholeness-%E2%80%93-june-7-2026","title":"Healing and Wholeness – June 7, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ! Our scripture readings[1] remind us that as we gather on this Lord’s day, we receive “healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.”[2]...","date_modified":"2026-06-07T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/healing-june-7-2026","html_content":"

Today’s scripture is reminding us of something really important: you do NOT have to have your life together to come to Jesus.

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/healing-june-7-2026","title":"Healing, June 7, 2026","summary":"Today’s scripture is reminding us of something really important: you do NOT have to have your life together to come to Jesus.","date_modified":"2026-06-07T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/community-may-31-2026","html_content":"

I was just thinking about Trinity Sunday and how wild it is that the whole thing isn't some dusty old idea but this living, breathing reality that wraps around us like the best kind of family. Picture those disciples on ...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/community-may-31-2026","title":"Community, May 31, 2026","summary":"I was just thinking about Trinity Sunday and how wild it is that the whole thing isn't some dusty old idea but this living, breathing reality that wraps around us like the best kind of family. Picture those disciples on ...","date_modified":"2026-05-31T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/community-of-love-may-31-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we gather on this Trinity Sunday to rejoice in the eternal light that pulses through our readings today – divine, powerful, life-giving, and majestic.[1] In Matthew’s gospel ...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/community-of-love-may-31-2026","title":"Community of Love, May 31, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we gather on this Trinity Sunday to rejoice in the eternal light that pulses through our readings today – divine, powerful, life-giving, and majestic.[1] In Matthew’s gospel ...","date_modified":"2026-05-31T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/meaning-may-24-2026","html_content":"

I’ve been thinking about Pentecost – it’s got me all fired up in the best way. Picture the disciples huddled together, still kinda shaky after everything with Jesus, when suddenly this huge wind fills the room and flames...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/meaning-may-24-2026","title":"Meaning, May 24, 2026","summary":"I’ve been thinking about Pentecost – it’s got me all fired up in the best way. Picture the disciples huddled together, still kinda shaky after everything with Jesus, when suddenly this huge wind fills the room and flames...","date_modified":"2026-05-24T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/what-does-this-mean-may-24-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved siblings in Christ! Today is Pentecost Sunday, a feast that celebrates the very breath of the church’s beginning and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit who still blows through our ...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/what-does-this-mean-may-24-2026","title":"What does this mean? May 24, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved siblings in Christ! Today is Pentecost Sunday, a feast that celebrates the very breath of the church’s beginning and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit who still blows through our ...","date_modified":"2026-05-24T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/prayer-as-a-living-bridge-may-17-2026","html_content":"

Imagine being in the upper room on the evening Jesus was later betrayed and arrested in the garden of Gethsemane. It is dark outside and the hustle and bustle of pilgrims traveling into the city have quieted down as peop...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/prayer-as-a-living-bridge-may-17-2026","title":"Prayer as a Living Bridge, May 17, 2026","summary":"Imagine being in the upper room on the evening Jesus was later betrayed and arrested in the garden of Gethsemane. It is dark outside and the hustle and bustle of pilgrims traveling into the city have quieted down as peop...","date_modified":"2026-05-17T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/bridge-may-17-2026","html_content":"

I’ve been thinking about that upper room scene the night before everything changed for Jesus and his disciples. Picture it: the city’s gone quiet from the incoming Passover crowds, candles flickering on the table, and th...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/bridge-may-17-2026","title":"Bridge, May 17, 2026","summary":"I’ve been thinking about that upper room scene the night before everything changed for Jesus and his disciples. Picture it: the city’s gone quiet from the incoming Passover crowds, candles flickering on the table, and th...","date_modified":"2026-05-17T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/contentment-may-10-2026-1","html_content":"

I was thinking about this crazy world we live in and wanted to drop a note that might lift your spirit a bit. Life’s been feeling like a nonstop hustle lately, right? We keep telling ourselves that once this week calms d...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/contentment-may-10-2026-1","title":"Contentment, May 10, 2026","summary":"I was thinking about this crazy world we live in and wanted to drop a note that might lift your spirit a bit. Life’s been feeling like a nonstop hustle lately, right? We keep telling ourselves that once this week calms d...","date_modified":"2026-05-10T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/contentment-may-10-2026","html_content":"

Peace and blessings to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on this beautiful sixth Sunday in Easter. In Philippians Paul writes, “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/contentment-may-10-2026","title":"Contentment, May 10, 2026","summary":"Peace and blessings to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on this beautiful sixth Sunday in Easter. In Philippians Paul writes, “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever...","date_modified":"2026-05-10T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/running-april-19-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you!

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/running-april-19-2026","title":"Running, April 19, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you!","date_modified":"2026-04-19T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/burning-hearts-april-19-2026","html_content":"

“Lord Jesus, open the Scriptures to us; make our hearts burn while you speak to us.”[1] Amen.

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Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we gather on this Second Sunday of Easter to rejoice in the resurrection light that pierces our readings today throb through encounter – divine, defiant, unbreakable.[1] In J...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/fear-of-missing-out-april-12-2026","title":"Fear of Missing Out, April 12, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we gather on this Second Sunday of Easter to rejoice in the resurrection light that pierces our readings today throb through encounter – divine, defiant, unbreakable.[1] In J...","date_modified":"2026-04-12T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/fomo-april-12-2026","html_content":"

Today’s readings made me realize that life can feel like it's got us locked in sometimes. Like the disciples after Jesus died, huddled up scared in a room with the doors bolted tight. That's the scene from this Sunday's ...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/fomo-april-12-2026","title":"FOMO, April 12, 2026","summary":"Today’s readings made me realize that life can feel like it's got us locked in sometimes. Like the disciples after Jesus died, huddled up scared in a room with the doors bolted tight. That's the scene from this Sunday's ...","date_modified":"2026-04-12T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/incredible-joy-april-5-2026---easter","html_content":"

Brothers and sisters, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Melody Beckman Eastman, observing that “this day is simply challenging to preach,” says, “We can be assured that we will be preaching to people who abs...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/incredible-joy-april-5-2026---easter","title":"Incredible Joy, April 5, 2026 - Easter","summary":"Brothers and sisters, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Melody Beckman Eastman, observing that “this day is simply challenging to preach,” says, “We can be assured that we will be preaching to people who abs...","date_modified":"2026-04-05T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/joy-april-5-2026---easter","html_content":"

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Easter hits different every year, doesn't it? Whether you're all in on the resurrection story, kinda wishing you could believe it deeper, or just attending an Easter service because G...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/joy-april-5-2026---easter","title":"Joy! April 5, 2026 - Easter","summary":"Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Easter hits different every year, doesn't it? Whether you're all in on the resurrection story, kinda wishing you could believe it deeper, or just attending an Easter service because G...","date_modified":"2026-04-05T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/human-april-3-2026","html_content":"

Good Friday always hits me right in the gut, but in the best way – like a deep breath after holding it too long. Tonight we shared the story from the end of Jesus' life in a real, human way. Picture it like one of those ...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/human-april-3-2026","title":"Human, April 3, 2026","summary":"Good Friday always hits me right in the gut, but in the best way – like a deep breath after holding it too long. Tonight we shared the story from the end of Jesus' life in a real, human way. Picture it like one of those ...","date_modified":"2026-04-03T22:30:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/human-agony-at-the-cross-april-2-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved siblings in Christ, on this somber evening – the heart of our Holy Week journey – during which we will remember the final hours of the Word Incarnate’s humanity. We've walked these days to...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/human-agony-at-the-cross-april-2-2026","title":"Human Agony at the Cross, April 2, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved siblings in Christ, on this somber evening – the heart of our Holy Week journey – during which we will remember the final hours of the Word Incarnate’s humanity. We've walked these days to...","date_modified":"2026-04-03T22:30:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/love-one-another-april-2-2026","html_content":"

The gospel[1] reading for Maundy Thursday is one of the most moving and intense passages in all of scripture, capturing a sacred stillness before the storm. “Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world an...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/love-one-another-april-2-2026","title":"Love One Another, April 2, 2026","summary":"The gospel[1] reading for Maundy Thursday is one of the most moving and intense passages in all of scripture, capturing a sacred stillness before the storm. “Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world an...","date_modified":"2026-04-02T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/love-april-2-2026","html_content":"

The story from Maundy Thursday just hits different – it's like one of those moments in Jesus' life that makes you sit back and go, \"Whoa, that's real love right there.\" Picture this: Jesus knows his time here is done. He...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/love-april-2-2026","title":"Love, April 2, 2026","summary":"The story from Maundy Thursday just hits different – it's like one of those moments in Jesus' life that makes you sit back and go, \"Whoa, that's real love right there.\" Picture this: Jesus knows his time here is done. He...","date_modified":"2026-04-02T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/christ%E2%80%99s-passion-march-29-2026","html_content":"

Given that today’s gospel is the longest in the church year, I invite you to be seated because we are going to do things a little differently this morning. I am going to share a brief introduction before reading chapters...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/christ%E2%80%99s-passion-march-29-2026","title":"Christ’s Passion, March 29, 2026","summary":"Given that today’s gospel is the longest in the church year, I invite you to be seated because we are going to do things a little differently this morning. I am going to share a brief introduction before reading chapters...","date_modified":"2026-03-29T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/palms-march-29-2026","html_content":"

Palm Sunday hit differently this year. Church did something cool—they read the entire Passion story from Matthew chapters 26 and 27, the longest one in the whole year. No skipping ahead to the happy ending. They had us s...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/palms-march-29-2026","title":"Palms, March 29, 2026","summary":"Palm Sunday hit differently this year. Church did something cool—they read the entire Passion story from Matthew chapters 26 and 27, the longest one in the whole year. No skipping ahead to the happy ending. They had us s...","date_modified":"2026-03-29T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/resuscitation-march-22-2026","html_content":"

There is a story in the Bible that always hits me right in the feels – it's about Jesus and his good friend Lazarus. You know, the one where Lazarus dies, and Jesus brings him back? It's from John’s gospel, and it's perf...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/resuscitation-march-22-2026","title":"Resuscitation, March 22, 2026","summary":"There is a story in the Bible that always hits me right in the feels – it's about Jesus and his good friend Lazarus. You know, the one where Lazarus dies, and Jesus brings him back? It's from John’s gospel, and it's perf...","date_modified":"2026-03-22T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/resuscitation-and-renewal-march-22-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved siblings in Christ, as we journey deeper into this Fifth Sunday in Lent. Today’s readings resemble four movements of a symphony of love.[1] I want to invite you into the heart of John's go...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/resuscitation-and-renewal-march-22-2026","title":"Resuscitation and Renewal, March 22, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved siblings in Christ, as we journey deeper into this Fifth Sunday in Lent. Today’s readings resemble four movements of a symphony of love.[1] I want to invite you into the heart of John's go...","date_modified":"2026-03-22T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/come-and-see-march-8-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we gather on this Third Sunday in Lent to dwell in the Word and let it refresh our souls like cool water on a parched day. Our readings today pulse with the life-giving rhyth...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/come-and-see-march-8-2026","title":"Come and See, March 8, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we gather on this Third Sunday in Lent to dwell in the Word and let it refresh our souls like cool water on a parched day. Our readings today pulse with the life-giving rhyth...","date_modified":"2026-03-08T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/wellspring-march-8-2026","html_content":"

Blessings on this Third Sunday in Lent! I am struck by this awesome story in the Gospel of John, the one about Jesus and the woman at the well. It's one of my favorites because it's so real, like Jesus just showing up in...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/wellspring-march-8-2026","title":"Wellspring, March 8, 2026","summary":"Blessings on this Third Sunday in Lent! I am struck by this awesome story in the Gospel of John, the one about Jesus and the woman at the well. It's one of my favorites because it's so real, like Jesus just showing up in...","date_modified":"2026-03-08T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/under-the-cover-of-darkness-march-1-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we gather on this Second Sunday in Lent to dwell deeper in the Word amid our Lenten journey of reflection and renewal. In a world shadowed by violence, war, and brokenness – ...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/under-the-cover-of-darkness-march-1-2026","title":"Under the Cover of Darkness, March 1, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we gather on this Second Sunday in Lent to dwell deeper in the Word amid our Lenten journey of reflection and renewal. In a world shadowed by violence, war, and brokenness – ...","date_modified":"2026-03-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/darkness-march-1-2026","html_content":"

Wow, with all the scary stuff in the news lately – wars, violence, just endless heartbreak – it's easy to feel depressed and wonder where God is amid the chaos. But thinking about this Lent stuff, and how the Bible stori...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/darkness-march-1-2026","title":"Darkness, March 1, 2026","summary":"Wow, with all the scary stuff in the news lately – wars, violence, just endless heartbreak – it's easy to feel depressed and wonder where God is amid the chaos. But thinking about this Lent stuff, and how the Bible stori...","date_modified":"2026-03-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/lost-in-the-wilderness-february-22-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you from Our Lord and Savior on this first Sunday in Lent.

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/lost-in-the-wilderness-february-22-2026","title":"Lost in the Wilderness, February 22, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you from Our Lord and Savior on this first Sunday in Lent.","date_modified":"2026-02-22T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/lost-february-22-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you on this first Sunday in Lent. Man, aren't we lucky living here in East Tennessee, right in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains? I've been hiking those trails since I was 16 – packing a backpack...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/lost-february-22-2026","title":"Lost, February 22, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you on this first Sunday in Lent. Man, aren't we lucky living here in East Tennessee, right in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains? I've been hiking those trails since I was 16 – packing a backpack...","date_modified":"2026-02-22T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/whats-in-your-heart-february-18-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we gather on this Ash Wednesday, stepping together into the sacred hush of Lent's beginning. The ashes of last year's triumphant palms will soon be smudged across our forehea...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/whats-in-your-heart-february-18-2026","title":"What's in Your Heart? February 18, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we gather on this Ash Wednesday, stepping together into the sacred hush of Lent's beginning. The ashes of last year's triumphant palms will soon be smudged across our forehea...","date_modified":"2026-02-18T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/heart-february-18-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved, on this Ash Wednesday as we ease into the quiet sacredness of Lent's start. Picture it: those ashes from last year's triumphant Palm Sunday branches, now smudged in the shape of a cross o...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/heart-february-18-2026","title":"Heart, February 18, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved, on this Ash Wednesday as we ease into the quiet sacredness of Lent's start. Picture it: those ashes from last year's triumphant Palm Sunday branches, now smudged in the shape of a cross o...","date_modified":"2026-02-18T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/spirit-february-15-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved, as we wrap up Epiphany on this stunning Transfiguration Sunday – right before Ash Wednesday kicks off our Lenten journey to Easter, tucking away the alleluias for that penitential season....

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/spirit-february-15-2026","title":"Spirit, February 15, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved, as we wrap up Epiphany on this stunning Transfiguration Sunday – right before Ash Wednesday kicks off our Lenten journey to Easter, tucking away the alleluias for that penitential season....","date_modified":"2026-02-15T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/the-spirit-within-february-15-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we gather on this Transfiguration Sunday to dwell in the Word and behold the glory of our Lord. “We turn this week to Ash Wednesday and our yearly baptismal journey from Lent...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/the-spirit-within-february-15-2026","title":"The Spirit Within, February 15, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we gather on this Transfiguration Sunday to dwell in the Word and behold the glory of our Lord. “We turn this week to Ash Wednesday and our yearly baptismal journey from Lent...","date_modified":"2026-02-15T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/light-february-8-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you as we finally shake off that brutal two-week winter stretch of snow and ice. Isn't it awesome to dive back into the Word and let it light up our hearts? Today's readings hit hard on hope – real lig...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/light-february-8-2026","title":"Light, February 8, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you as we finally shake off that brutal two-week winter stretch of snow and ice. Isn't it awesome to dive back into the Word and let it light up our hearts? Today's readings hit hard on hope – real lig...","date_modified":"2026-02-08T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/you-are-the-light-february-8-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we finally gather again in this sacred space – after two weeks of bleak winter weather that tested the endurance and patience of many – to dwell in the Word and let its light...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/you-are-the-light-february-8-2026","title":"You Are the Light, February 8, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we finally gather again in this sacred space – after two weeks of bleak winter weather that tested the endurance and patience of many – to dwell in the Word and let its light...","date_modified":"2026-02-08T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/peacemakers-february-1-2026","html_content":"

Man, times feel rough right now, don't they? With all the chaos, violence, and people shouting for justice everywhere, it's easy to wonder: Who's really got God's blessing in this mess? Who are the \"blessed ones\" he talk...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/peacemakers-february-1-2026","title":"Peacemakers, February 1, 2026","summary":"Man, times feel rough right now, don't they? With all the chaos, violence, and people shouting for justice everywhere, it's easy to wonder: Who's really got God's blessing in this mess? Who are the \"blessed ones\" he talk...","date_modified":"2026-02-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/blessed-are-the-peacemakers-february-1-2026","html_content":"

Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we struggle to make sense of a world that feels increasingly fractured. The streets echo with cries for justice, and our hearts are heavy with the weight of violence and unre...

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/blessed-are-the-peacemakers-february-1-2026","title":"Blessed Are the Peacemakers, February 1, 2026","summary":"Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ, as we struggle to make sense of a world that feels increasingly fractured. The streets echo with cries for justice, and our hearts are heavy with the weight of violence and unre...","date_modified":"2026-02-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/it-dawned-on-me-january-25-2026","html_content":"

Grace and Peace to you, Beloveds of Christ on this cold and crisp Sunday morning. How wonderful it is to be together today, even if only in spirit!

","url":"https://gloriadeiknox.org/highlights/f/it-dawned-on-me-january-25-2026","title":"It Dawned on Me, January 25, 2026","summary":"Grace and Peace to you, Beloveds of Christ on this cold and crisp Sunday morning. How wonderful it is to be together today, even if only in spirit!","date_modified":"2026-01-25T16:00:00Z"}]}