Transformed. Inspired. Called.
An MCEC Devotional

A Word for the Year

- by Jim Loepp Thiessen

The start of the new year, like the start of a new day, is the chance to begin again. It’s an opportunity to hear from the Spirit who has already gone ahead of us into this new start...

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

Hope From the Weeping Prophet

- by Kandace Boos

The first 24 chapters of the book of Jeremiah paint a dark picture of Idolatry, corruption and rampant social injustice. Jeremiah is often called the weeping prophet, and in times like that it’s not hard to empathize with him. He proclaims the judgement of Israel, the destruction of Jerusalem and ultimately the exile of the people of God under Babylonian rule.

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

Mary’s Canticle of Joy and Justice.

- by Peter Niemeyer

n the tradition of Advent, the emphasis for this week is joy.

We hear the words of Mary in the gospel of Luke proclaim, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” (1:47)

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

Elevators

- by Elwin Garland

A short while ago a friend and member of my congregation passed away. We both shared prairie roots hence we could readily identify with many elements of the stories we shared when I visited him. Fred, in his younger years had been a bush pilot and when he talked about his plane and flying over the prairie grassland I quickly became aware of the deep joy he had when flying.

 

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional