Welcome to the Friends’ Meditation Collection
Here you will find all of the monthly meditations we’ve sent to the Friends of the Center since the beginning of the program. Our hope is that this page will make it easy for you to refer back to these thought-provoking, short reflections written by a diverse community of contributors, including pastoral leaders, theologians, scholars, graduate students, and faithful members active in their churches and communities.
In addition to the chronological ordering of the meditations, you can search by the seasons of the liturgical calendar through the buttons to the right.
A Journey of Surrender and Obedience
Dr. Abson Joseph
Dr. Joseph currently serves as Vice President for Academic Services at Bethel University, and previously held roles as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of New Testament at Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University.
This meditation reflects on Jesus's journey of surrender and obedience during Holy Week, encouraging Christians to trust God's will.
The Ascension
Rev. Esteban González Doble
Rev. González, ordained in the Christian Church, has served as a pastor for several years in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Puerto Rico and has also held numerous leadership positions.
This meditation reflects on Jesus's Ascension, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and God's eternal presence.
An Easter Devotional: Resurrection Sunday
Dr. Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi
Dr. Cardoza-Orlandi is a theologian, historian, educator, and author. He is a professor at Baylor University, where he holds the Frederick E. Roach Chair in World Christianity.
This meditation explores the Walk to Emmaus, emphasizing the cosmic significance of Christ's resurrection and its call to discover Him in unexpected places, advocating for social and environmental justice.