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Sometimes the things Jesus invites us to do are tough.  Love my enemies?  Do good things for those who hate me? Pray for those who abuse me? Treat others as I would like them to treat me?  Really, Jesus?  You’ve got to be kidding. When I read these words from Jesus’ teachings, some of the people in my life who

God of mercy, You know the people who have hurt me. You see how people mistreat me and others. Enfold them in your care.  Heal their brokenness and their sorrow. Move them to a place of kindness and compassion. Fill them with insight and perspective on the impact of their actions. Help them to make caring and life-giving choices for

What would help you connect with God and grow as a person of faith? Lutheran Campus Ministry at Penn State is part of a project to create resources and connections for people of faith: things that will help us connect with God, grow as followers of Jesus, and live out the love of God in our daily lives.  We want

[Jesus said:] 27 “But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29 If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. 30 Give to everyone who begs from you; and if

There was a presumption in Jesus’ day (which persists through the centuries down to today) that God showed favor by giving wealth and other kinds of success.  It was (and sometimes still is) common to assume that the people who had a lot of resources like livestock and big harvests, good health, and abundant children were the ones God liked

God of compassion, You see every person as your beloved child. Your compassion overflows for people struggling. You are there when we face difficulties and when have success. Help me to see the world like you do. Guide me to help bring hope to people who are poor and hungry. Empower me to reach out to people who are weeping

17 [Jesus] came down with [the twelve] and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre and Sidon.18 They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. 19 And all in the crowd were

A crowd had gathered at the lake to hear Jesus teach, to hear him share the word of God. As they pressed closer and closer, Jesus climbed into a fishing boat on the shore and asked Simon, the man who owned it, to push out a little way, and Jesus taught from there.  After Jesus finished teaching, he told Simon

Find peace and God’s presence; center yourself before the week begins. Join us this Sunday at 7pm in Eisenhower Chapel. Casual and quiet worship to soothe your mind and spirit. There will be silence, reflections, prayer and communion. Make connections, reflect, and step away from demands and stress. Offered for students once each month: Feb. 16, March 16, April 20,

God of good news, You invite me to join the work you do in the world. It seems overwhelming. Yet, you are already using the gifts and abilities I have. You are already using me to bring hope and healing to the people in my life. You are already working through me to bring new life and release. Help me