A method for breaking open the Gospel, these prompts propose a pathway to peace as we pursue a purposeful life with Jesus Christ, our Prince of Peace.

“Pondering With Prompts” breaks open the Gospel each week with you in a way that helps you to reflect on how God’s Word can apply to your every day life. It will highlight specific points in the Gospel and give you questions to ponder. You can use these prompts in private prayer, with your family during dinner, over coffee with a friend, in a faith-sharing group, or wherever two or three are gathered in His name.

December 24, 2023

Lead in: The angel appeared to Mary and said, “Hail full of grace. The Lord is with you.” Luke 1:28 In other words, Mary, you are full of grace. The beauty of the Lord shines through you. What if we could see that in ourselves, that we too are full of grace and the...

In Preparation for June 18, 2023

Matthew 9:36 -10:8  June 18, 2023  Lead-in:  One day when Jesus was preaching, he looked out and, “at the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them.” (Matthew 9)  In effect, the sight of the crowd broke Jesus’ heart.  Such was the compassion that...

In Preparation for May 14, 2023

Lead in #1: Jesus promised the disciples that the Spirit would reveal himself to them. So it is for us. Through the Spirit, Christ reveals himself to us. Spiritual writer and storyteller Paula D’Arcy puts it this way, “God comes to you disguised as your life.” Prompt...

In Preparation for May 7, 2023

Pondering with Prompts John 14:1-12 May 7, 2023 Lead in #1: Jesus said to his disciples, “Do not let your hearts be troubled… have faith.” Our hearts can be troubled and concerned about many things these days. There are the everyday things like the rising cost of...