The Old Gray Moose: Short Devotions for the Wilderness Journey

Episode 12: Slavery, Freedom, and the Gospel Truth

In this episode of The Old Gray Moose: Short Devotions for the Wilderness Journey, we reflect on the painful reality of slavery—both in history and in the present—and the hope we find in Christ who came to set the captives free.

As propaganda and distorted teachings creep into classrooms and public life, it is more important than ever to hold fast to the Gospel truth that all people ...

Episode 10: Lifted Up: Christ’s Freedom for the BentDown

In Luke 13:10–17, Jesus sees a woman bent down for eighteenyears and sets her free to stand tall again. This short devotion explores how Christ still lifts us today—body, mind, and spirit—and calls us to join Him in lifting others.

✨ Takeaways

1. Jesus meets us in the places where we feel bent down, by worry, illness, injustice, or despair and offers freedom.

2. God's kingdo...

Ep. 10 Fire on the Earth: Choosing Whom You Will Stand With
If the world feels on fire, what if that could be good news? Jesus says He came to bring fire—not to scorch us, but to refine us (Luke 12:49–56). In a few quiet minutes, we name what God’s fire burns away—control, unforgiveness, fear, prejudice—and how to stand with Christ’s justice and mercy (Psalm 82). Come for a clear next step, a short prayer, and courage for the w...

Episode 9 – The Father Is Still Waiting: A Devotion on Restoration in Christ

Have you ever believed you’ve gone too far to be welcomed back?
Have the labels of your past—addict, inmate, failure, broken—made you feel unworthy of God’s love?

This episode is a tender, Christ-centered invitation to those who carry shame, regret, or the burden of their story. Whether you’ve been incarcerated, battled addiction, or simply feel lost in y...

Episode 8: Rich Toward God—Freedom From the Lie of More

In a world that tells us to build fences and walls, Jesus invites us to build tables.

This episode journeys through the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:13–21), exposing the lie that more is ever enough. We reflect on how true richness is found not in possessions, but in relationship—with God and with others. This is a call to break free from fear-driven accumulation and lean ...

Episode 7: The Lord’s Prayer — A Cry for Liberation (Freedom in Christ for the Oppressed)
The Old Gray Moose: Short Devotions for the Wilderness Journey
✨ A few quiet minutes. ✝️ One sacred Word. 🌿 A moment of grace.

What if the Lord’s Prayer wasn’t just a familiar ritual—but a powerful, prophetic prayer for the weary, the wounded, and the ones longing to be free?

In this episode, Rev. Ana walks us line by line through the Lord’s Pray...

Episode 4: Render Unto God: The Christian Witness in a Shaken Democracy
🕊️ A Christ-centered reflection on power, division, and faithful witness in our time.

What does it mean to follow Christ faithfully in an age of political noise, deep division, and rising power? In this episode, we reflect on Jesus’ words:
“Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s” (Mark 12:17), and explore how they continue to sha...

Why was The Old Gray Moose podcast created? What inspired its name, its pace, and its prayerful purpose?

In this special bonus episode, Rev. Ana✝️ shares the heartfelt origin story of The Old Gray Moose: Short Devotions for the Wilderness Journey. From years of ministering behind barbed wire and locked doors—as a priest and chaplain in maximum security prisons, forensic hospitals, and nursing homes—Rev. Ana offers a glimpse into the...

Episode 6: The Better Part – Sitting, Serving, and Seeing Christ Clearly

In today’s reflection on Luke 10:38–42, we explore the sacred tension between Martha’s busyness and Mary’s stillness. Jesus does not reject service—but lovingly redirects our hearts toward presence. Through real-life examples, scriptural depth, and spiritual invitation, we are reminded that Christ sees us, values us, and calls us to begin again at His feet.

Take...

Episode 5: Compassion in Crisis — A Christian Response to Disaster
When disaster strikes, how do we, as followers of Christ, respond? In this episode, Rev. Ana✝️ reflects on the sacred call to embody compassion—not when it’s convenient, but when it’s most needed.
Join us for a few quiet minutes, one sacred Word, and a moment of grace.

🔑 3 Takeaways:

1. Compassion is a command, not a convenience.

2. You can help without a doll...

Bonus Devotional – What Would Christ Do at the Border?
A Gospel Reflection on Justice, Compassion, and the Stranger

In this special bonus devotional, Rev. Ana✝️ shares a timely and soul-stirring reflection on the growing fear surrounding immigration enforcement and racialprofiling in the U.S.—including the chilling phrase whispered in communities: “Alligator Alcatraze.”

What would Christ say to us in such a time?
What does Scri...

Episode 3: The Fear of Life and the Hope of Christ
Podcast: The Old Gray Moose: Short Devotions for the Wilderness Journey

In Episode 3, Rev. Ana✝️ reflects on a powerful quote from French philosopher Albert Camus about the fear of waking up to the same pain, the same struggles, and the quiet despair that life won’t change. Through Scripture and sacred encouragement, this devotion gently points us to Christ—our Living Water, our ...

In this devotional, Rev. Ana reflects on the holy invitation to wait with hope, faith, and patience. Through Scripture, reflection, and prayer, we discover that God’s silence is not absence—and that even in the wilderness, something sacred is happening.

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In this first episode of The Old Gray Moose: Short Devotions for the Wilderness Journey, Rev. Ana reflects on the cry for help that so many carry silently.
Inspired by Psalm 22:24 and Isaiah 41:10, this message reminds you that God hears even the faintest cry—and help is already on the way.

📖 Scriptures:
Psalm 22:24
Isaiah 41:10

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