Comments on: Repentance, Renewal, Restoration

By: Betsy Heavener

Betsy Heavener — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:32:55 +0000

Appreciated your thought-provoking, “right-on” devotional, Erica. Keep it up!

By: Frances

Frances — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:44:36 +0000

Thank you Erica! The water and river imagery is very powerful and engaging! Deep invitation for reflection here…

By: Beth A Sholly

Beth A Sholly — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:43:06 +0000

Erica! Woohoo! A devotional related to paddling. I spend a lot of time paddling on local lakes and also know the power of water. Floating in my kayak, fighting against the wind and waves, can be cathartic and humbling at the same time. It can also symbolize my life with God and scripture. Sometimes it comes easily and sometimes it’s spray in your face hard work. Thank You!

By: Jim Brenneman, GC President

Jim Brenneman, GC President — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:13:29 +0000

At the end of a very busy semester, the image of the river carrying us — “the tired, the restless, the expectant and the homebound” — into Christmas break and beyond sounds very inviting, indeed. Thanks, Erica

By: Ann Whitaker

Ann Whitaker — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:51:10 +0000

Thanks you for such beautiful imagery; water holds much in life for us–our baptism, and yet water can be destructive too, as we think of recent hurricanes (Katrina, Sandy.) Your phrase “It wasn’t until I finally learned to join the current did I come to see the river as a source of strength and renewal” is important. Thanks for the reminder.

By: Melissa Kinsey

Melissa Kinsey — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:04:08 +0000

Hi Erica ~
Water! A perfect topic for your devotion. Thanks for a motivating start on this Monday morning.
I’m sending peaceful thoughts your way as you prepare for finals this week.

By: Gwen GZ

Gwen GZ — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:40:04 +0000

Thank you, Erica, for sharing your reflections from your time on the water. I appreciate how your experience and the texts come together to reveal a profound truth. Thanks for making the effort and taking the time to share it!

By: Debbie Lackowitz

Debbie Lackowitz — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:35:57 +0000

Erica. Giving over to the water’s overwhelming strength indeed. Go with the flow. Perfect advice. Recognizing this is half the battle. It’s hard to ‘give over’ direction. We want to be in charge. But are we, really? If honest, no we’re not.

By: RuthE

RuthE — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:34:06 +0000

Hi, Erica! Gloria’s mom here inspired by that you wrote! Thanks so much and have a great last week!

By: Brenda Shelly

Brenda Shelly — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:29:57 +0000

Thank you Erica for starting my day with such a beautiful image of trusting the flow of God’s current in my life. Your words were a gift to me today.