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Reading and reflecting on scripture can open new insight into today’s world.
Themes of compassion for the hungry, justice for the oppressed, standing against evil, and so on are perennial – in antiquity when scripture was written, in this world today, and the world tomorrow.
Grow your faith through a devotional.
The Internet is filled with materials meant to brighten your day. Find what is right for you.
We don’t endorse outside resources. And, here are a few potential places to start. No resource is perfect, and we recommend you seek those which reflect an expansive view of God’s love and an inclusive view of humankind.
Blessings on your journey.
Original Daily Devotionals by Richfield UMC
In recent years, Richfield UMC worshipers and members came together in various seasons to craft daily devotional booklets of all-original submissions. Experience a variety of prose, poems, prayers, and lyrics from a diverse range of writers. Print copies are available in the Free Little Library on campus (seasonal), are posted daily on Facebook (seasonal), and are available here in PDF electronic format.
Upper Room devos are available on campus
The church has a print subscription to The Upper Room devotional. Pick up your large print or pocket-size regular print copy on Sunday mornings and regular business hours. Your freewill donation makes this resource available.
The daily meditations are written by readers and faith leaders sharing their faith experiences through writing — both laity and clergy, published authors and new writers. The meditations are stories of real people working to live faithfully in the world.
Published in 30+ languages with distribution in 100+ countries, every day, readers of The Upper Room around the world read the same story in many different languages and pray the same prayer together.
The Upper Room daily devotional magazine is “where the world meets to pray” and encourages people everywhere to share their stories of faith. The Upper Room is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and part of Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church.
Email Devo Ideas
Around the Campfire | John Roedel, poet
Bless the Lent We Actually Have | by Dr. Kate Bowler
The Corners | Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber
The Cottage | Diana Butler-Bass
d365 | Daily devo for teens and young adults
God Pause | by Luther Seminary alumni
God’s Politics | Rev. Jim Wallis, founder of Sojourners Magazine
Leadership Ministries | Rev. John Ed Mathison
Lent & Easter Devotionals | Devos from The United Methodist Church
Meditations | Father Richard Rohr, Center for Action & Contemplation
A Public Witness | from Word & Way Media
Reflections on Courage, Hope, and Love | Bishop Mariann Budde
Unfolding Light | Poetry by Rev. Steven Garnaas-Holmes
Upper Room | Daily writer-submitted devotionals from the UMC
Verse & Voice | Social justice-focused scripture quotes from Sojourners
Podcast Devo Ideas
A Bit of Optimism | Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why
Another Name for Everything | Richard Rohr, Center for Action & Cont.
Cross Over Q | Rev. Derek Kubilius
Everything Belongs | from the Center for Action & Contemplation
For the Love | Jen Hatmaker
Justice Takes Courage | UMC General Board of Church & Society
Learning How to See | Brian McLaren, Center for Action & Cont.
Love Period | Dr. Jacqui Lewis, Center for Action & Contemplation
On Being | Krista Tippett
Ordinary Blessings | Rev. Meta Herrick Carlson
Richfield UMC | 2019-2020 Sermon Podcast Archives on Soundcloud
Soul of a Nation | Rev. Jim Wallis, founder of Sojourners Magazine
State of Belief | Interfaith Alliance
Turning to the Mystics | James Finley, Center for Action & Cont.
Unlocking Us | Brené Brown