In regards to TILT: I have so loved it. Just shortly after the night of the commissioning, I was asked three times...not once (just like Peter!)...by the staff of the Sanctuary to come to the drop-in for women. I prayed and I believe that this is where I needed to be now. I went yesterday afternoon and it felt just right! God is good! It felt so wonderful to be with my buds there. I will be going there on Tuesday afternoons from now on. Praise the Lord!
- Diana
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Our Stories | Diana Marello
Monday, April 23, 2007
COMMUNITY LIFE & PRAYER | April 22 Week
A number of things came up in prayer at TILT last night as Jen-Mai led us: Praying for the healthy pregnancies of Michelle, Monica and Shelby. Praying for discernment for Matt as He seeks God going forward past seminary. Praying for leadership at TILT and Spring Garden as a whole. We continue to pray for the after-effects of last week's shooting at Virginia Tech.
Greg spoke truthfully and powerfully to us about our human condition - rather than just following Jesus, we so easily start looking at others' journeys and wish we had theirs. We compare ourselves - either berating ourselves or pridefully building ourselves up. Pray through this throughout the week, asking God to see where in your life you are more distracted and motivated by others' journeys rather than just following Jesus.
It is also important that we pray through this as a community - as Greg told us. Is the community of TILT trying to be something other than a group of people following Jesus in the context of a specific community? What draws us away from this? Let us simply be a group of people authentically following Jesus and sharing that journey together.
As always, please post thoughts, prayer requests, whatever we can to share our journeys with one another.
Resources for the Week | 04/24 - 04/30
Sorry this is a bit late!!
Click on the links below for the associated resources for the week:
Once-A-Day Approach for April 24 - April 30
Divine Offices/Hours for April 24 - April 30
We would love to hear from you if you are using these! Post comments on this post...
As always, you can also use the Google Calendar for Divine Offices.
Monday, April 16, 2007
COMMUNITY LIFE & PRAYER | April 17 Week
 | You may remember this image from the two weeks when we did the Stations of the Cross and our Easter Celebration. The image is meant to represent Jesus after his resurrection, when Mary mistook him for a gardener. Gene commented that it took him almost the whole time of worship to realize it. Sometimes in the midst of this world, it is hard to see the resurrected Jesus! How do you need the hope of the resurrection in your life right now? How do those around you need it? Other places in the world? Our city? Please, as always, post your responses to the above and anything else that we can pray for, celebrate, and reflect upon. Have a great week. |
| Scott Moore | From TILT Set-ups |
Resources for the Week | 04/17 - 04/23
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. But we're not trying to keep anyone away here...I was trying to connect this somehow to daily resources here, but it all seemed too contrived...
Click on the links below for the associated resources for the week:
Once-A-Day Approach for April 17 - April 23
Divine Offices/Hours for April 17 - April 23
We would love to hear from you if you are using these! Post comments on this post...
Monday, April 9, 2007
COMMUNITY LIFE & PRAYER | April 10 Week
How can we respond in prayer and celebration to the resurrection of the crucified Jesus? What does it mean for us today in our lives? What does it mean for a world full of pain, suffering, hurt, broken relationships? How can we both bring and embody hope to those around us? If Christ is resurrected and we are His living Body, the tangible expression of Him in this world, where is God leading us?
Please post those places where we can pray both for hope in your own life, and also for you to bring hope to those around you. Death has been conquered! Let us be people of the resurrection, albeit always grounded in the crucifixion.
Resources for the Week | 04/10 - 04/16
Click on the links below for the associated resources for the week:
Once-A-Day Approach for April 10 - April 16
Divine Offices/Hours for April 10 - April 16
Please add any comments as you read through these this week...
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
COMMUNITY LIFE & PRAYER | April 3 Week
One of the stations on Palm Sunday was about Jesus Dying on the Cross (read the handout here). When Jesus died, the curtain which separated God from the rest of the world (symbolically) was torn. Gene's question to us was:
But I wonder – did the veil rip so we could enter the heart of
the temple? Or did the veil rip so God could get out?
How does the death of Jesus bring you into closer and more
intimate relationship with God? Are you actually utilizing that access?
How does God want to get out into the world through you?
Pray through these questions this week. Pray for the places God 'wants to get out into' through you. As always, post your thoughts, reflection, prayer requests and stories here!
Resources for the Week | 04/03 - 04/09
Here are the two options for reading, devotion, meditation, contemplation and worship for the week.
Click on the links below for the associated resources for the week:
Once-A-Day Approach for April 3 - April 9
Divine Offices/Hours for April 3 - April 9
Please add any comments as you read through these this week...
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