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Throughout my life I had heard that the Bible was a Living Word, but it was easier to view it as a historical account with some wisdom and truths woven into it than it was to view it as a living, breathing Word.

When a prophet is on point, the earthly powers that be will recognize the truth of the prophet’s message and be threatened by it.

So if I keep my eye upon those people around me who have found the joy of Christ and wear His crown, I too will find that joy and wear that crown.

What stories do you tell yourself and others about the world we live in? How are you opening yourself to the ways God wants to reframe these stories? Are you choosing the Story of Light and Love?

Darkness is a reality in life. Yet it is often in the darkness where rejuvenation begins.

In the 40 days of Lent, may we each confront our own temptations to pursue comfort, security and control. May we draw on today’s scripture to deflect and transcend those temptations.

Life is a journey. All of us live in the in-between-ness of past and future.

By Bob Yoder, campus pastor WELCOME: Welcome to Goshen College’s online devotionals for the 2016 Lent season! Our theme this year, taken from Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada worship resources found in Leader magazine, is “Living Ink.” Every Monday an author will introduce the sub-theme, and on the following weekdays authors will reflect … Keep reading »