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Lenten Devotional 2020
Lenten Devotional Day 27 – March 23
Day 27 – March 23 Sara Sheppard Community Connections: Wesley Theological Seminary Alum, 2012; WTS Director, Continuing Education; WTS Managing Director Course of Study School; WTS Program Administrator Doctor of Ministry Program Superpower: Making art of all kinds Begin Anew ~ Isaiah 65:17-25 What does it mean to leave it all behind and begin anew? The […]
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Day 26 – March 22 Eshe Frett Community Connections: Metz Culinary Management Chef Manager at Wesley Theological Seminary Superpower: I have twins Comfort ~ Psalm 23 Psalm 23 has always been one of the few scriptures I can recite from memory. In high school as a senior, I had it embroidered on my senior […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 25 – March 21
Day 25 – March 21 Alfredo Santiago Community Connections: Wesley Theological Seminary M.A. Anticipated 2021; WTS Gente Latinx Seminarian Association Superpower: Compassion (Love in Action) The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector ~ Luke 18:9-14 Be exalted, oh God, above the heavens. A line from the song, “Be exalted, oh God” (Brent Chambers). […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 24 – March 20
Day 24 – March 20 Monica Sharp Community Connections: Wesley Theological Seminary Director of Residence Life Superpower: Curiosity and Compassion Sunday Dinners ~ Mark 12:33; Galatians 5:14 This is a dish I’ve enjoyed since childhood. My granny would make it for major holidays and many […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 23 – March 19
Day 23 – March 18 Lenora Whitecotton Community Connections: Wesley Theological Seminary M.Div. student; Intern at Emmanuel UMC in Beltsville, MD Superpower: My laugh! By the Strings of Life ~ Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Chorus:By the strings of life, we are tied one to anotherBy the strings of life, we must stay.By the strings of lifeYou’re […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 22 – March 18
Day 21 – March 17 Josie Hoover and Kathryn Sparks Carpenter Community Connections: Hoover: Wesley Theological Seminary Alum M.Div. 2008, D.Min. 2015; Wesley Council Donor; WTS Staff and Adjunct Professor Sparks Carpenter: Wesley Theological Seminary Alum M.Div. 2005; WTS Donor Artist-in-residence 2005; WTS Adjunct Faculty 2006-present Superpower: Hoover: Empowerment! Sparks Carpenter: Building Community! Optimistic, Encouraging, Devoted, […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 21 – March 17
Day 21 – March 17 Michelle Bodle Community Connections: Wesley Theological Seminary D.Min. student; Pastor Philipsburg Grace/ Morgan Run United Methodist Parish (Susquehanna Conference, PA) Superpower: Thinking through things quickly and finding odd connections “Longing Together” ~ Psalm 42:1–7 Growing up, my church dipped a toe into a praise and worship service when I was in […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 20 – March 16
Day 20 – March 16 Leven Chuck Wilson Community Connections: Wesley Theological Seminary Wesley Council Donor; Be U Nation, Founder; Renew Group, Inc., President Superpower: Faith God’s Ways are Higher~ Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 51:10 When we talk about God’s way, we must examine God’s higher ways. I suggest we investigate the spirit of healing. […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 19 – March 15
Day 19 – March 15 Epworth House Mission Project Committee Community Connections: Baltimore-Washington Conference of United Methodist Women, Missioner-in-Residence Program of Wesley Theological Seminary; WTS Wesley Council Donors Superpower: Sharing financial and spiritual support and the love of God! God the Living Water That Strengthens the Community ~ Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95 God has a […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 18 – March 14
Day 18 – March 14 Chip Aldridge Community Connections: Wesley Theological Seminary Associate Dean for Admissions; WTS Graduate — MDiv 1985 and DMin 1995 Superpower: Folding paper cranes What about the pigs? The Gospel for today is “The Prodigal Son” (Luke 15:11-32). We know all our scripture began as oral tradition. I […]
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