Renew San Diego

LUKE 20:9-19

Today we’re invited to let Jesus’ parable of the vineyard sink in and affect us in a new way.

LUKE 15:11-32

Today we explore the meaning and implications of Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son, and what it tells us about God and ourselves.

LUKE 13:1-9 & PSALM 63:1-8

In today’s gospel passage, Jesus invites us to reconsider the ways we think about sin and repentance. 

LUKE 13:31-35

In today’s gospel story, we see that the kingdom of the world is juxtaposed with the kingdom of God. They don’t share the same values, and we’re invited to choose where we belong. 

MATTHEW 6:1-6,16-21

Today we hear from Rev. Laurel Mathewson on the practice of prayer in St. Teresa of Avila’s “Interior Castle,” and how we can deepen our prayers in the season of Lent.

LUKE 9:28-36

The Gospel story for today invites into a mysterious cloud where we see Jesus transfigured, and where we have the chance to be transformed along with him.

LUKE 6:27-38

Today, we learn about Jesus’ radical call to non-violent action. What does it mean to trust that Jesus knew what he was talking about, and what kind of world would we live in if we did?

LUKE 4:21-32

We often define ourselves by our common interests and beliefs, and we place the value of our own group above that of “outsiders.” Today’s Gospel passage invites us to redefine ourselves i…

LUKE 4:14-30

Today we hear from Fr. Colin from St. Luke’s about Jesus’ commitment to helping the poor and oppressed, and we’re invited to consider the ways that we can participate in his work. 

JOHN 2:1-11

In the second week of Epiphany, today’s passage is an opportunity to see a sign of who Jesus the Christ really is. 

LUKE 3:19-22 & ACTS 10:34-38

The baptism of Jesus is the inauguration of the Reign of God that the Hebrew people had awaited for generations. Telling the story over and over again helps it to sink int…

JOHN 1: 1-5, 10-18; MATTHEW 2: 1-12

The story of Christmas is one where we are surprised by grace: people who are far away from God draw near as God draws near to them, and everyone is included. 

The q…

LUKE 2:41-52

Christmas is about God seeing the brokenness of our world and getting as close to us as possible, entering into our very story as one of us. 

LUKE 2:1-14

Our native language is peace, joy, and connection. We are meant for flourishing in community, and yet we have all learned the language of violence, fear, pain, and anxiety. In the midst of…

LUKE 1:39-55

Where we direct our attention is where we end up going. In Advent, we’re invited to consider where it is we are looking and where we’re headed.

PHILIPPIANS 4:4-9 (NIV) & ZEPHANIAH 3:17 (ESV)

Advent is an opportunity to consider the things in our lives that have been vying for our attention and allegiance. We’re invited to recognize that God h…

LUKE 21: 25-36

What is the lens that you look through to view this moment in your life, country, and world? Advent offers us a lens that has helped countless others to see their story as taking place …

JOHN 18:33–37

Without the right guidance and direction, it’s possible for our lives to be moving in the wrong direction. Today, we’re invited to consider which direction our lives are taking, and to t…

PSALM 16

Today, the psalmist invites us to cultivate our hinterland — the place that is set apart from the incessant demands and realities of daily life. How do we cultivate joy and trust in God’s pre…