So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)

Jesus’s anger may not be something we often reflect on, but in today’s guided Lent meditation, we witness a moment when He expresses righteous anger. During the final week before His crucifixion, Jesus enters the temple, overturns the tables of the money changers, and drives out those exploiting worshipers. His anger isn’t reckless—it’s intentional, purposeful, and de...

Where do you need Jesus’s mercy today? In this guided Lectio Divina meditation, we step into John 8:2-11, where Jesus responds to a woman caught in adultery—not with condemnation, but with grace. The Pharisees and religious leaders try to trap Him, but Jesus, full of wisdom and compassion, turns everything upside down. He silences the accusers, extends mercy, and invites the woman...

In this Lent Scripture meditation , we’ll engage in Lectio Divina , a slow, reflective way of reading Scripture, to experience a moment when Jesus challenges our assumptions about power and greatness. NOTE: I’ve created a free Lent Journal to help you reflect and pray through each meditation. It includes the Scripture passages, reflection prompts, and space to process your time with th...

In this Lent Scripture Meditation , we step into a powerful moment in Mark 7:32-37 where Jesus heals a man who is deaf and can barely speak. But this healing is more than just a miracle—it’s deeply personal. Rather than healing from a distance, Jesus takes the man aside, touches him, sighs deeply, and speaks healing words. This moment reveals the loving and intimate heart of Jesus. He...

Lent is a season to slow down and prepare our hearts for Easter. In this week’s Lent meditation , we continue encountering Jesus through the eyes of those He met in Scripture. Today, we witness a powerful moment of Jesus’s compassion as He meets a man with leprosy—an outcast longing for healing and restoration. Leprosy in the ancient world was more than a physical ailment; it mea...

Lent is a season to slow down and prepare our hearts for Easter. In this meditation series, we’ll pause together to  encounter Jesus —seeing Him through the eyes of those who met Him in Scripture. Each interaction reveals His heart of compassion, grace, and truth, inviting us to reflect on how He wants to meet us today. In this first meditation, we step into a moment early in Jesu...

God isn’t just loving—He is love. Every characteristic we’ve explored in this meditation series stems from this profound truth: God is merciful because God is love. God is gracious because God is love. God is faithful because God is love. God is just because God is love. God is holy because God is love. God is compassionate because God is love. God is sovereign because God is lov...

Have you ever wondered,  If God is in control, why does life feel so out of control? In this meditation, we’ll explore the comforting truth of God’s sovereignty through Isaiah 46:9-11 . This passage was spoken to God's people during a time of exile and uncertainty. Just as it reassured them, it reminds us today: even when life feels chaotic, God is still in control. His plans alwa...

Have you ever experienced unexpected kindness when you needed it most? I’ll never forget the day a stranger stepped in to buy breakfast for my daughters and me when I didn’t have cash. Her compassion met our immediate needs and left a lasting impression on my heart. Compassion always moves to action, and this is the very nature of our God. Psalm 145:8-9, 14-18 gives us a beautiful glim...

What would it be like to stand in the presence of God’s holiness? Would you feel welcomed—or fear being obliterated by His glory? In this Scripture Meditation, we’ll explore Isaiah’s breathtaking vision of God’s holiness in Isaiah 6. It’s a scene of unmatched majesty—God seated on a lofty throne, the train of His robe filling the temple, and angelic beings...

Have you ever been taken advantage of? Mistreated? Lied about?  I’m sure the answer is yes. Injustice is something we all encounter at some point in life. It’s painful and can leave us asking,  “Where are you, God? Don’t you see what’s happening? Don’t you care?” Psalm 37 is a powerful reminder of God’s justice and His ability to right ever...

God’s faithfulness isn’t dependent on our actions; it’s rooted in God’s unchanging character. This meditation on Deuteronomy 7:6-9 reminds us that God is faithful even when we falter. In this passage, we’re reminded that God chose and rescued Israel—not because they were deserving, but because He loved them. In the same way, God chooses and rescues us, not becau...

God’s grace is a gift—freely given and completely undeserved. In this guided meditation from Ephesians 2, we reflect on God’s unearned kindness, favor, and forgiveness that flows abundantly into our lives. God is grace. Ephesians 2:4-5, 8-10 (NLT), reminds us that: God, rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in our sins. We are saved by His grace, not by anything we&rsquo...

In this guided Scripture meditation, we reflect on and rest in God’s mercy and compassion as revealed in Psalm 103:8-12 . In this new series, God Is , we take time to remember who God is and dwell on His incredible attributes. Today, we reflect on the truth that God is merciful . Psalm 103 reminds us that God is “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” As y...

This guided Scripture meditation will help you reflect on God’s mercies, both past and present. Lamentations is a beautiful reminder that God's love never ends, and His mercies are new every morning. “The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” (Lamentations 3:22-23, NLT) In this end-of-year...

The fourth week of Advent invites us to reflect on joy —true joy—and how we experience it. Get your FREE Unhurried Advent Guide here . This 25-day guide is filled with Scripture meditations, devotional readings with reflective questions, and contemplative imagery—all designed to help you slow down and savor the Advent season. Created in collaboration with Unhurried Living , a ministry I’m confiden...

The third week of Advent invites us to reflect on love—real love—and what it looks like in our lives. Get your FREE Unhurried Advent Guide here . This 25-day guide is filled with Scripture meditations, devotional readings with reflective questions, and contemplative imagery—all designed to help you slow down and savor the Advent season. Created in collaboration with  Unhurried Living , a ministry...

This second week of Advent invites us to reflect on the theme of peace—a peace that became possible through the arrival of Jesus. Get your FREE Unhurried Advent Guide  here . This 25-day guide is filled with Scripture meditations, devotional readings with reflective questions, and contemplative imagery—all designed to help you slow down and savor the Advent season. Created in collaboration with Un...

This first week of Advent focuses on the theme of hope —a hope made tangible through the arrival of Jesus. Get your FREE Unhurried Advent Guide here . This 25-day guide is full of Scripture meditations, devotional readings with reflective questions, and contemplative imagery—all designed to help you slow down and savor the Advent season. Created in collaboration with  Unhurried Living, an amazing...

This guided meditation and prayer from Psalm 103 guides us to pause and praise God for his unwavering faithfulness. Get your FREE Praying with The Psalms Journal here . Psalm 103 is often called a “salvation-history” Psalm. It beautifully recounts God’s faithfulness through the ages, telling the story of how he saved and redeemed his people over and over. At its core, this Psalm reminds us: if God...

This guided meditation and prayer from Psalm 86 will help you stand strong by remembering and relying on God’s character and strength.   Get your FREE Praying with The Psalms Journal here .   Psalm 86 is a heartfelt prayer from David, who cried out to God while facing unjust attacks from his enemies. Though David confronted ruthless foes who sought to take his life, this prayer serves as a reminde...

This guided meditation and prayer from Psalm 46 will remind you that God is not shaken, and we can rest in him, even when our circumstances feel turbulent.   Get your FREE Praying with The Psalms Journal here .   In a world that feels increasingly turbulent—whether it’s the US elections, ongoing wars, social unrest, or other distressing events—it’s easy to feel like the ground is shifting beneath...

This guided meditation and prayer from Psalm 130 reminds us that God is worth waiting on, especially when life feels chaotic and out of control.   Get your FREE Praying with The Psalms Journal here .   Psalm 130 begins: “Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord.” The Psalmist's distress is palpable, reflecting a situation that feels overwhelming—whether for himself or his entire community. It’s a cry...

This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 141 creates space to pray and seek God’s help, especially regarding our words.   Get your FREE Praying with The Psalms Journal here .   Ever wish you could hit rewind and take back something you said? Maybe it was a harsh tone, biting sarcasm, or a juicy piece of gossip. It’s easy to let words slip out—and once they do, it’s just as easy to wish we could...

This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 139 reminds us that God created us—and everyone around us—with beautiful intention and purpose.   Get your FREE Praying with The Psalms Journal here .   Ever wish God had made you differently? Or what about that person who seems to get under your skin... Do you ever think, If only they were a little different, life would be easier, right? But Psalm 139:1...