I know I have a spare tire somewhere in the back of the car, but I never think about it and have no idea how to even get it out, much less exchange it for a flat tire. I suppose in an emergency, I could pull out the manual and
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Yesterday, I listened to a panel discussion by United Methodist Church leaders on how the church can respond as we seek justice and peace in response to the sin of racism. The Rev. Dr. Tori Butler of Good Hope Union UMC spoke passionately about lament, referring to it as the
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“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” This was the second verse from Philippians we examined in our Max Lucado study, “Anxious for Nothing.” After telling the believers in Philippi to “Rejoice in the Lord always,” and make a daily decision for themselves to remember and
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Our very own Angela Peabody was featured in the current issue of The Upper Room daily devotional. The Upper Room has given us permission to reprint her devotion (see copyright notice at the conclusion of this email). Congratulations Angela, and thank you for sharing your faith story with so many!
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“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” This verse from Philippians was the basis of our first week’s discussion of the Max Lucado study, “Anxious for Nothing.” The author assures us this is not a call to be in a continual state of happiness and celebration,
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Friday Devotion with Rebecca Shepherd Devotion Pocket Verses Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” About 4 years ago, I started meeting with a small group of women for Bible studies. We read and study all
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A good word from Kim Wu today: I’ve been thinking about what church will look like for us over the coming months, and have listened again to the sermon series in which the new vision for our church was cast. Although we cannot be sure how long this period of
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Every time I open up my Facebook, I see pictures of empty sanctuaries. Maybe it’s because I’m friends with way too many preachers, but it seems to be flooding my news feed. I see pictures of pastors working alone in the church, and behind-the-scenes photos from Sunday morning live stream.
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Psalm 118: 24 This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. I pray this verse every morning when I wake up and ask God to help me rejoice all day. This verse reminds me that God is in charge and to
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Lay Devotion from SunHee and Bob Kohari for Good Friday Today is Good Friday, April 10, 2020 During this Holy Week, as we studied the Gospel of Mark, Jesus’ request to his disciples to “watch and pray” (Mark 14:38) truly touched our hearts. As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds throughout the
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