Transformed | Inspired | Called

Landscapes

- by Janet Bauman

Recently I had the opportunity to take part in two retreats in beautiful settings in the Canadian Shield. In both cases the landscape itself seemed like a participant. God spoke through coloured leaves, shimmering water, solid rocks, majestic trees, and the creatures of this landscape.

I was reminded of Moses’ encounter with God on Mount Horeb, in the form of a burning bush. God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then God said, “Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground”  (Exodus 3:4-5).

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

A People of Vision

- by Bill Wiebe

“Where there is no vision, the people perish…”  Proverbs 29:18

Every pursuit in this life requires two essential elements: vision and passion.  Each action or goal, any and all quests, no matter their depth or magnitude – all begin and are fueled by vision and passion.

Waking from a blissful slumber, we are seized by a need for caffeine: here is the vision.  We stumble/saunter to the nearest Keurig, undeterred by cold floors and treacherous Lego pieces: here is the passion.  It is the two working in tandem that achieves much.

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

Spiritual Lessons of Autumn

- by Kara Carter

Autumn teaches us something we would rather avoid: everything changes.

The green leaves that seemed permanent turn gold, orange, and red. Then, almost quietly, they loosen their grip and fall. The trees do not cling to what has been. They release what they have carried through the summer and enter a season of vulnerability, waiting, and hidden work.

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

Peace Be With You

- by Jean Claude Nkundwa

One of my favourite summer experiences is leaving town with family and friends for a day at a small lake among the Gatineau hills. We gather around tables full of food, tell stories, and play in the water while a breeze moves across the lake and through the green forest. Sometimes elders, nearly one hundred years old, sit surrounded by children and grandchildren, sharing heroic stories that I never tire of hearing. My young daughter moves happily from person to person, receiving attention and offering her wide smile in return. In moments like these, I wish life could remain just as it is.

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional