Seasons By the Well: Advent and Lent Reflection and Meditation

Wednesday, March 6 Episode 22: Being an Example Introduction: I invite you to reflect on following God's commandments and being an example of obedience. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:19 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts...

Tuesday, March 5 Episode 21: Strength in Reflection Introduction: Let us reflect on the first half of our Lenten journey. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:5 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Reflection P...

Monday, March 4 Episode 20: Trust Introduction: Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:25-26 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Reflection Prompts: Take a moment now to reflect on your own journey of trust in G...

Sunday, March 3 Episode 19: Living Water at the Well Introduction: Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: John 4 13-14 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Reflection Prompts: For today's reflection prompts, consider the follo...

Saturday, March 2 Episode 18: The Joy of Returning Home Introduction: I invite you to reflect on the profound love and compassion of our Heavenly Father, who is eagerly awaiting our return when we stray from His path. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: Luke 15:20 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your brea...

Friday, March 1 Episode 17: Embracing Trials with Faith Introduction: I invite you to look at the trials in your life and see how they can strengthen your perseverance through faith. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: John 1:2-4 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God...

Thursday, February 29 Episode 16: Freedom Through Discipline Introduction: True freedom is found in living according to God's will. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:15-16 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's...

Wednesday, February 28 Episode 15: Showing Ourselves Grace Introduction: I invite you to continue to explore the theme of grace. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:32 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Re...

Tuesday, February 27 Episode 14: Invitation to Repentance Introduction: Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 1:18-19 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Reflection Prompts: What areas of your life do you need to...

Monday, February 26 Episode 13: Call to Mercy Introduction: I invite you to continue to explore the theme of mercy. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: Luke 6:36-38 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Reflection Prompt...

Thursday, February 12 Episode 9: Seeking God's Presence Introduction: Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:7 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. I encourage you to consider the challenges you are currently facing...

Wednesday, February 21 Episode 8: Embracing Renewal Introduction: Today I invite you to continue to explore the theme of renewal. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. I...

Tuesday, February 20 Episode 7: Daily Choices Towards Holiness Introduction: Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: Leviticus 19: 1-2 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Reflection Prompts: Consider choices you make in yo...

Monday, February 19 Episode 6: Jesus is the Way Introduction: In this third episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations," I invite you to continue to explore the theme of challenges. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: John 14:6 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breath...

Sunday, February 18 Episode 5: Listening to God Introduction: On this first Sunday of Lent, I invite you to continue to explore what meditation means to you. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:6 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts...

Saturday, February 17 Episode 4: Quiet Meditation Introduction: In this fourth episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations," I invite you to engage in longer meditation. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: Mark 6:31 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting...

Friday, February 16 Episode 3: Embracing the Challenges Introduction: In this third episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations," I invite you to continue to explore the theme of challenges. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: Luke 9:24 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on you...

Thursday, February 15 Episode 2: Taking Up Our Crosses Introduction: In this second episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations," I invite you to explore the theme of taking up your crosses. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth. Scripture Reading: Luke 9:23 Meditation: Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on you...

Episode 1: Ash Wednesday - Reflection and Renewal Introduction: In this first episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations," I welcome you to the beginning of Lent, known as Ash Wednesday. Together, let us set the stage for our own personal 40-day Lenten journey of introspection, renewal, and spiritual growth. Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:19 Introduction to Lent: T...

Welcome to "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections". Join me with through daily prayer, meditation and reflections through this Lenten season. Take time to prepare yourself for the resurrection of our Lord Jesus, to carve out time in your busy schedule to take time during this season to become closer to God. To be prepared for this Lenten journey: 1) Make sure you subscribe and follow this podcas...

Embark on a Christian journey of prayer, reflection, and genuine connection at "By the Well." This journey together is inspired by the ancient practice of women gathering by the well: for community, fellowship and sometimes solitary reflection amid their daily tasks. Immerse yourself in meditations, thought-provoking reflections, and heartfelt conversations as we explore life's seaso...

This Christmas Day will be the last daily episode for our Advent 2023 season. Please take some time to reflect on the last 24 days, and ways you can continue implement the reflections and meditations we have experienced in your regular, daily routine. Continue to subscribe and follow this podcast for follow-on meditations and reflections in the weeks to come. And a special announcement—I'm exc...

On this 24th day of Advent we light the 4th candle of the Advent Wreath, representing Love. This Christmas Eve we reflect on the ultimate love of God that led Him to send His only Son for us. Our reading is inspired by Luke 2:10-11. If you have time, dedicate a few minutes to read the entire Chapter 24 of the Book of Luke today, the last Chapter. If you have read a chapter each day, you'll fin...

On this 23rd day of Advent, I will talk about how God is calling us, amidst the storms of our life, to turn and focus on Him. Thank you for joining me on these last days of this Advent journey. Reflections will continue through past Advent, to be sure to continue to follow me here. As well as pay attention for information on my new podcast that will launch in February 2024. If you have time, dedic...

As we get closer to Christmas, it is normal to get out of our daily routines. But how can we find joy in the in unexpected, out-of-the-ordinary moments that break the routine of our daily lives? If you have time, dedicate a few minutes to read the entire Chapter 22 of the Book of Luke today. By dedicating a chapter each day, you'll find that by Christmas day, you'll have traversed the enti...