Meditations For The Metro

Today’s meditation comes from The Book Of Second Corinthians in The New Testament and from the writings of Steven Charleston, with music by The Stolen Orchestra.

Passage: “Your lives are like messages written on our hearts and available to be read by everyone.” —2 Corinthians 3:2

Perspective: "Here is one way to look at yourself through spiritual eyes: you are a message. When you wonder what existence is all about, when you ask about your purpose in life, or when you feel small in comparison to the troubles of the world: remember that you are a message sent by the Spirit into creation. What you say, what you do, how you think and feel: your whole life is a long and sustained message for others to encounter, experience and receive. You are a living message: sent to touch more lives than you can imagine." —Steven Charleston

Music: “Finding You” by The Stolen Orchestra

Narrator: Ryan Phipps

Today’s meditation comes from The Book Of Colossians in The New Testament and from the writings of Frank Herbert, with music by Outside The Sky.

Passage: “The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” —Colossians 1:15-17

Perspective: “There is in all things a pattern that is part of our universe. It has symmetry, elegance, and grace--those qualities you find always in that which the true artist captures. You can find it in the turning of the seasons, in the way sand trails along a ridge, in the branch clusters of the creosote bush or the pattern of its leaves. We try to copy these patterns in our lives and our society, seeking the rhythms, the dances, the forms that comfort.” —Frank Herbert

Music: “Hidden Forest” by Outside The Sky

Narrator: Ryan Phipps

Today’s meditation comes from The Book Of Proverbs in The Old Testament and from the writings of Adam Grant, with music by Stephen Keech.

Passage: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” —Proverbs 3:5

Perspective: “It's a higher compliment to call people thoughtful than smart. Praising intellect celebrates the capacity to reason. Praising thoughtfulness commends the use of that capacity to learn and care. Thoughtfulness is the intersection of deep reflection and broad concern for others.” —Adam Grant

Music: “A Future With No Names” by Stephen Keech

Narrator: Ryan Phipps

Today’s meditation comes from The Gospel Of Luke in The New Testament and from the writings of Abraham Joshua Heschel, with music by Moments.

Today’s meditation comes from The Book Of Romans in The New Testament and from the writings of Mahatma Gandhi, with music by Outside The Sky.

Today’s meditation comes from The Gospel Of Matthew in The New Testament and from the writings of Holly Sprink, with music by Cast Of Characters.

Today’s meditation comes from The Book Of Ecclesiastes in The Old Testament and from the writings of Margaret Mead, with music by Stephen Keech.

Today’s meditation comes from The Book Of Proverbs in The Old Testament and from the writings of Kahlil Gibran, with music by Moments.

Today’s meditation comes from The Book Of Acts in The New Testament and from the writings of Socrates, with music by Outside The Sky.

Today’s meditation comes from The Book Of First Corinthians in The New Testament and from the writings of Lauren Jauregui, with music by EVOE.