The Gift of Life

Every Saturday for the past several years, a beautiful text message has arrived -- offering thoughtfully crafted meditations on the lectionary readings for the coming Sunday. In these reflections, Lana Marler has consistently invited those who have received them into a deeper awareness of God’s presence in the ordinary rhythms of life. Her passion for reflecting on Scripture has always demonstrated the steady conviction that faith is not simply something we believe but how we live our lives. In this collection of meditations, Lana gathers years of faithful reflection and offers them as a gift to the wider Church. Drawing from her life as a church musician and devoted follower of Christ, she brings together Holy Scripture, story, art, and song with a pastoral sensitivity that is a gift for those who are serious about spiritual growth and discernment. Her meditations explore love, grief, hope, and longing, tying Scripture into who we are and how we are called to faithfully be in this world. These meditations are invitations to slow down, to listen more closely for the voice of God, and to see each moment as an opportunity to live with greater faith, hope, and love. By weaving art, music, scripture, and story together, Lana gives us a road map for deepening our spiritual lives through thoughtful reflection. (by the Rev. John B. Burruss)