Author: Karri Brackett

Advent – Day 21 “To every thing (turn, turn, turn), there is a season (turn, turn, turn)” I always think of the song that is based on Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 when I hear the word “turn”. But for the purposes of todays reflection, turn as it is referenced in The Way of Love is an

Advent – Day 20 Bless is a word that we just use as a matter of course and habit. We “say the blessing” at mealtime. We tell people “bless you” when they sneeze. We ask God’s blessings on people in times of trouble and in times of happiness. But we often forget that we too

Advent – Day 19 Learning is a lifelong process. Whether through reading, research, or experiences, we are constantly learning as long as we keep our minds open. However, I know that I personally don’t set aside enough time for learning as a deliberate and daily practice and I would like to change that. Join me

Advent Word – Day 18 Today’s reflection admonishes us not to “treat prayer like a help desk instead of a source of strength, a lifeline instead of a way of life.” I’m sure we are all guilty of that at times. The advice given was to used the word ACTS to remind ourselves when we

Advent – Day 17 It is more apparent than ever this year that worship can be done at any time and at any place, out of necessity as well as out of choice. One can worship in a cathedral or a small country church. In one’s home or with a large gathering of people. On

Advent – Day 16 Being busy and “productive” is seen as a badge of honor in our society. Taking time to rest is often considered lazy. But we need rest, not just physical rest but mental and emotional rest as well so that we can be the best versions of ourselves. Karri Temple BracketDecember 14,

Advent – Day 15 I don’t “go” willingly into uncomfortable situations in the best of times, much less in a pandemic! Sometimes “going” either physically or even virtually outside of our comfort zone is difficult but it is often required in order to serve others and share the way of love. Karri Temple BrackettDecember 13,

Advent – Day 14 … and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.” Today’s Advent reflection was about the season being stressful and bittersweet for many for many reasons and the challenge was to list three simple practices to relieve stress and

Advent – Day 13 Words have power. Power to hurt, to inspire, to devastate, to heal. To reassure, to destroy, to renew. And words can be a great source of comfort; as Scott Gunn notes “The Bible does not magically make suffering go away, but the scriptures can and will provide us with perspective, and

Advent – Day 12 Baptism is a hot topic amongst various denominations – immersion, aspersion, affusion. And for some, baptism can be simply spiritual. Regardless, the significance of baptism remains the same. Faith, obedience, and renewal… Karri Temple BrackettDecember 10, 2020