by Jeanni Shepherd | Mar 25, 2020 | Joining Together
“When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him in prayer and said, “If you want to, you can cleanse me.” (From Luke 5:12-16) I’m struck by how often I don’t ask for various things because it either doesn’t cross my mind or I assume God would not be interested in giving...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Mar 24, 2020 | Joining Together
“One day in one of the villages there was a man covered with leprosy.” (From Luke 5:12-16) Leprosy. The living dead. His life was most likely away from town in a special place reserved for those unfortunate ones slowly wasting away from leprosy. He would have been...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Mar 23, 2020 | Joining Together
As the world locks down to mitigate and suppress the coronavirus, something in me grows very still. For a while I didn’t know why. But today I think I do. It’s not anxiety about what happens next. It’s not the lack of motivation I feel as isolation grows. It’s not...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Mar 22, 2020 | Joining Together
The phases of Covid-19 are different than something like a flood. Whereas a flood, hurricane or tornado hits hard and fast – it usually hits then it’s over. Depending on where you are in the world, this virus could be ramping up or has peaked or is slowly starting to...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Mar 21, 2020 | Joining Together
Prayer for a Tired Branch Jesus I am one worn-out Tired branch And I need the newness Of the vine of you To start the hope-life Running through The streams of me again. Lord, be my vine And I’ll be your branch But free me please From this withered Cut-off...