Be Still and Go
Be Still and Go is a digital devotional that invites you to reflect on a text or a theme so that you can be refilled and refueled for the work of love and justice that you are called to do. And this work is not a sprint. Take a moment and do your stretches because we’re in this for the whole marathon. Find out more about these meditations for the movement as well as other digital discipleship resources at www.trcnyc.org.
Episodes
December 25, 2022 • 6 mins
"Once the star in the sky is gone and the kings are back home, that is when the work of Christmas begins." -Howard Thurman
How would you describe the work of Christmas?
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Luke 2:8-20
Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do ...
How would you describe the work of Christmas?
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Luke 2:8-20
Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do ...
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December 24, 2022 • 10 mins
"Every day I show up and every day I overcome my anger and my hopelessness and every day I perform my little toil of love. That, I deem, is large enough for me. "
What is the "little toil of love" that you are called to?
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I had no time for hate.
The grave would hinder me.
For life is not so ample
I could finish enmity.
Nor had I time for love.
But, since some industry must be
My little toil of love, I deem
Is large enough for me.
(Emily Dic...
What is the "little toil of love" that you are called to?
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I had no time for hate.
The grave would hinder me.
For life is not so ample
I could finish enmity.
Nor had I time for love.
But, since some industry must be
My little toil of love, I deem
Is large enough for me.
(Emily Dic...
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December 23, 2022 • 8 mins
"God doesn't seek the palaces of the privileged but God seeks to be in the dust and the dirt, the muck and the mire, the realness of humanity. God is not found in the holy and the sacred places but among the ordinary people and the ordinary moments of our lives."
Where have you found God lately?
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Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose ...
Where have you found God lately?
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Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose ...
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December 22, 2022 • 9 mins
"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." -Will Rogers
What is the first impression you hope to give to others?
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Romans 1:1-7
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be Son of God with power ...
What is the first impression you hope to give to others?
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Romans 1:1-7
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be Son of God with power ...
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December 21, 2022 • 7 mins
"There is a wonder and beauty in hearing our voices rise, the diversity of harmonies, the unity of lyrics."
What songs do you always find particularly moving and powerful?
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This episode was written and recorded by Rev. Benjamin Perry. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Relinquish by Podington Bear and Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence played by Carl Stronach.
• Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to m...
What songs do you always find particularly moving and powerful?
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This episode was written and recorded by Rev. Benjamin Perry. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Relinquish by Podington Bear and Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence played by Carl Stronach.
• Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to m...
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December 20, 2022 • 8 mins
"After all the meditating is done, not forever, but for the moment—we are called to act—to follow Jesus into the world—doing the gospel."
As you follow Jesus into the world, where is he leading you?
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Luke 3:15-18
As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more power...
As you follow Jesus into the world, where is he leading you?
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Luke 3:15-18
As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more power...
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December 19, 2022 • 6 mins
"We need God-with-us to fight off systems of injustice, to learn how to love our neighbors, and to enjoy this beautiful world that God has given us."
How does 'Immanuel' inspire and empower you to work for justice in this world?
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Isaiah 7:10-16
Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test.” Th...
How does 'Immanuel' inspire and empower you to work for justice in this world?
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Isaiah 7:10-16
Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test.” Th...
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December 18, 2022 • 7 mins
"If the Lord is calling you to play a particular role, whether it is to birth a dream of your own or to support the birth of another person's dream, fear not."
What dream is God inviting you to support or give birth to?
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Matthew 1:18-25
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be pregnant from the Holy Spirit. Her husba...
What dream is God inviting you to support or give birth to?
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Matthew 1:18-25
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be pregnant from the Holy Spirit. Her husba...
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December 17, 2022 • 8 mins
"Hope is more than a birthday wish we make with our eyes closed. It is a declaration that we believe and embody and bring to life in the world around us."
What's your definition of hope?
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This episode was written, recorded, and produced by Rev. Jim Keat, the Digital Minister at The Riverside Church. Background tracks include Relinquish by Podington Bear, The Afterlife by Yacht, and The Tide by Alex Fitch.
• Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeSti...
What's your definition of hope?
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This episode was written, recorded, and produced by Rev. Jim Keat, the Digital Minister at The Riverside Church. Background tracks include Relinquish by Podington Bear, The Afterlife by Yacht, and The Tide by Alex Fitch.
• Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeSti...
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December 16, 2022 • 11 mins
"Dear God, please enlarge our hearts to love each other, to love our neighbor, and to love our enemy as our friend."
What would it look like for God to enlarge your heart?
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Matthew 11:2-11
When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive th...
What would it look like for God to enlarge your heart?
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Matthew 11:2-11
When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive th...
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December 15, 2022 • 6 mins
"Patience like a farmer recognizes that we aren’t the only force working on whatever it is we are currently tending to."
How would you describe your relationship with patience?
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James 5:7-10
Be patient, therefore, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hear...
How would you describe your relationship with patience?
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James 5:7-10
Be patient, therefore, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hear...
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December 14, 2022 • 8 mins
"The subtle power of this song is that forces me to confront the reality that I am perfectly content singing joy to my world, or maybe even our world, so long as I like the people around me. But joy to the whole world?"
If you’re honest, who are the people that you do not want to have joy? What difference would it make if you prayer for “joy to the world” could extend to them as well?
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Psalm 98: 4-6
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, a...
If you’re honest, who are the people that you do not want to have joy? What difference would it make if you prayer for “joy to the world” could extend to them as well?
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Psalm 98: 4-6
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, a...
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December 13, 2022 • 7 mins
"God's best work is in the fray of humankind. God's story for us is that sorrow may last for the night but the dawn of redeeming grace is on the horizon."
How would you describe God's story for us?
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Psalm 146:5-10
Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord their God,
who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them;
who keeps faith forever;
who executes justice for the oppressed;
wh...
How would you describe God's story for us?
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Psalm 146:5-10
Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord their God,
who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them;
who keeps faith forever;
who executes justice for the oppressed;
wh...
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December 12, 2022 • 8 mins
"The promise is not that we are going to be moved to a different place but rather the sight of our suffering and desolation will become the sight of incarnation and divine revelation."
How can you find God in the midst of the suffering and desolation we encounter in this world?
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Isaiah 35:1-10
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad;
the desert shall rejoice and blossom;
like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly
and rej...
How can you find God in the midst of the suffering and desolation we encounter in this world?
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Isaiah 35:1-10
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad;
the desert shall rejoice and blossom;
like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly
and rej...
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December 11, 2022 • 7 mins
"When Jesus comes to town, the bullies tremble whether they are wearing a badge, a robe, or a bandana."
What would Jesus say or do if he came to your town?
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Isaiah 42:1-9
Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen, in whom my soul delights;
I have put my spirit upon him;
he will bring forth justice to the nations.
He will not cry out or lift up his voice
or make it heard in the street;
a bruised reed he will not break,
and...
What would Jesus say or do if he came to your town?
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Isaiah 42:1-9
Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen, in whom my soul delights;
I have put my spirit upon him;
he will bring forth justice to the nations.
He will not cry out or lift up his voice
or make it heard in the street;
a bruised reed he will not break,
and...
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December 10, 2022 • 8 mins
"Advent reminds us that no matter where we are in life or what circumstances we are experiencing, our horizons are filled with promise."
What promises do you see on the horizon?
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Bring me all of your dreams,
You dreamers,
Bring me all of your
Heart melodies
That I may wrap them
In a blue cloud-cloth
Away from the too-rough fingers
Of the world.
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This episode was written and recorded by Rev. Charlene WIngate. It was produced by Rev. Jim Kea...
What promises do you see on the horizon?
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Bring me all of your dreams,
You dreamers,
Bring me all of your
Heart melodies
That I may wrap them
In a blue cloud-cloth
Away from the too-rough fingers
Of the world.
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This episode was written and recorded by Rev. Charlene WIngate. It was produced by Rev. Jim Kea...
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December 9, 2022 • 8 mins
"We already have exactly what we need for this potluck Christmas feast – our hearts. We just have to thaw them out."
What are the ways that you can "thaw your heart" this Advent season?
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In the bleak midwinter
Frosty wind made moan
Earth stood hard as iron
Water like a stone
Snow had fallen
Snow on snow on snow
In the bleak midwinter
Long, long ago
Angels and Arc Angels
May have traveled there
Cherubim and Seraphim
Thronged the air
But only his...
What are the ways that you can "thaw your heart" this Advent season?
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In the bleak midwinter
Frosty wind made moan
Earth stood hard as iron
Water like a stone
Snow had fallen
Snow on snow on snow
In the bleak midwinter
Long, long ago
Angels and Arc Angels
May have traveled there
Cherubim and Seraphim
Thronged the air
But only his...
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December 8, 2022 • 10 mins
"I came to see the stories of the virgin birth less as facts to be debated in a literal sense and more as signs or mysteries to be pondered in a literary sense. Their greatest value isn’t in proving something but in meaning something. And what could that meaning be?"
In your opinion, what is the meaning of the virgin birth?
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Luke 1:26-35
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a v...
In your opinion, what is the meaning of the virgin birth?
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Luke 1:26-35
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a v...
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December 7, 2022 • 8 mins
"God has hands – they're attached to your wrists. And so when we show up, that is the embodiment of God-with-us."
How will you embody God in the world around you today?
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Isaiah 11:1-10
A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse,
and a branch shall grow out of his roots.
The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him,
the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and might,
the spirit of knowledge and the fear...
How will you embody God in the world around you today?
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Isaiah 11:1-10
A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse,
and a branch shall grow out of his roots.
The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him,
the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and might,
the spirit of knowledge and the fear...
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December 6, 2022 • 12 mins
"Ask God to expand our capacity for love and kindness, to reveal our blindspots, and to help us ponder what could be holding us back for how Christ shows up in the world today."
What's holding you back?
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Romans 15:4-13
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you ...
What's holding you back?
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Romans 15:4-13
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you ...
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