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Lenten Devotional 2020
Lenten Devotional Day 17 – March 13
Day 17 – March 13 Rashad Shabazz Community Connections: Wesley Theological Seminary Student, Staff, Association of Black Seminarians Superpower: Simplifying complex things Forgive ~Genesis 37:3–4,12–28, Psalm 105:16–22, Matthew 21:33–43 Grant, O Lord, that as your Son Jesus Christ prayed for his enemies on the cross, so we may have grace to forgive those who wrongfully […]
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Day 16 – March 12 Tonya Miles Community Connections: former Executive Assistant to President David McAllister-Wilson and Secretary of Wesley Theological Seminary Superpower: Faith Prayer for Our Hearts ~ Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 16:19-31; Psalm 1 Heavenly Father, hear our prayer. Lord, oh Lord, let our hearts recognize that there are only two ways of living […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 15 – March 11
Day 15 – March 11 Nick Works Community Connections: Wesley Theological Seminary Alum, 2012; WTS staff since 2012, lately as the Assistant Director of the Practice of Ministry and Mission (PM&M) Superpower: I possess (none). The best power I offer is the power of friendliness to all. GOATs ~ Mt. 20:17-28 The term GOAT (Greatest […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 14 – March 10
Day 14 – March 10 Elijah Ferebee Community Connections: Wesley Theological Seminary Alum M.Div. 2019; WTS Staff (Recruiter, Office of Admissions); Emory Fellowship UMC, DC Superpower: Making the most of what I have Be Like Our Planet ~ Isaiah 1:16-20 From the dawn of our creation we have been told that we are the reflection of […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 13 – March 9
Day 13 – March 9 Brenda Girton-Mitchell Community Connections: Wesley Theological Seminary Graduate 2004; WTS Board Of Governors, Emeritus; Wesley Council Donor, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD. Superpower: Faith Does Anybody Want to be Holy? Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuaryPure and holy, tried and trueWith thanksgiving, I’ll be a livingSanctuary for You […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 12 – March 8
Day 12 – March 8 Rock Jones Community Connections: Wesley Theological Seminary Board of Governors; Ohio Wesleyan University, President Superpower: Hope The Habit of Community ~ Psalm 121 One of the formative events of my college years was participation in an 18-day excursion from central Arkansas to Shiprock, New Mexico for two weeks of volunteer […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 11 – March 7
Day 11 – March 7 Dr. Sherri E. Wood-Powe Community Connections: Pastor, Oak Chapel UMC; Presiding Elder, Greater Washington District, Baltimore Washington Conference; Chair, Worship Team, Baltimore Washington Conference Superpower: Extreme hearing Exceeding Expectations ~ Deuteronomy 26:16–19; Psalm 119:1–8 The Lenten season is always a good time for reflection. An opportunity to look inward and evaluate ourselves. Are we simply going through […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 10 – March 6
Day 10 – March 6 Asa Lee Community Connections: WTS Vice-President for Campus Administration; Associate Dean for Campus Life; Director of African American Church Studies; M.Div. (’05) Superpower: Ability to see through walls The Perfect Partner Matthew 5:20 ~ For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 9 – March 5
Day 9 – March 5 Ellie Crain Community Connections: WTS M.Div. anticipated 2020; WTS Student Council President 2020-21; Resident Manager at Birch Intentional Community; Intern at American University Methodist-Protestant Ministry; Madison Street UMC, Clarksville, TN Superpower: Cleaning my entire house when I have an assignment due. Practicing a theology of enough in a culture of […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional Day 8 – March 4
Day 8 – March 4 Marci Matthews Community Connections: WTS Admissions Office staff; WTS MA anticipated 2020; Member First UMC Hyattsville, MD. Superpower: Mother of twins born three years apart. My 16-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter look and act “lovingly” similar…and I have the good pleasure (and superpower?) of raising them up. Renewal ~ […]
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