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8 hours ago
5 min

Faith in the Guide(book) - Matthew 9:27-34

Jesus offers us freedom through our faith, are we willing to step into that with him? Where in my life is Jesus asking “Do you believe?”

1 day ago
3 min

Praise God! Psalm 146 (take 2)

A Lent Reflection for Tuesday, March 21st By Rev. Julia L. Styles Lectionary reading: Psalm 146; Isaiah 42:14-21; Colossians 1:9-14...

2 days ago
3 min

Recognizing our own Shadows - Isaiah 59 and Psalm 146

What a gift that we get to join God in casting out darkness! But it starts with first recognizing the deep, dark shadows in us.

3 days ago
6 min

Healing our Spiritual Blindness - John 9

Jesus says he came into the world for judgment, that “the blind will see and those who see will become blind” (v. 39)

4 days ago
4 min

Creator, Word and Spirit - John 1:1-9

In the First Nation Version of the New Testament, the Trinity has many names, both as a collective, and as individual expressions.

5 days ago
6 min

Partial Obedience - 1 Samuel 15:22-31

In verse 22 Samuel asked Saul the question, “what is more pleasing to God, burnt offerings and sacrifices, or obedience to what God commands

6 days ago
4 min

The Lord is my shepherd- Psalm 23

A Lent Reflection for Thursday, March 16th By Rev. Dawn Holt Lauber Lectionary reading: Psalm 23; 1 Samuel 15:10-21; Ephesians 4:25-32...

Mar 15
3 min

Anyone who is thirsty - John 7:37-39

Sometimes we can get so busy and tied up in celebrating the old and even the past victories with God that we forget to thirst for more

Mar 14
3 min

A Gentle Whisper - Psalm 81

A Lent Reflection for Tuesday, March 14th By Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Lobello Edwards Lectionary reading: Psalm 81; Genesis 29:1-14; 1...

Mar 13
4 min

Live in Love - 2 John 1:1-13

This letter from John reminds me of that box of letters. It’s a short little note of encouragement and warning.

Mar 12
4 min

Saved by Grace - Romans 5:1-11

A Reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent By Amanda Svejda Lectionary reading for 3/12/2023: Exodus 17:1-7,Romans 5:1-11,John 4:5-42...

Mar 11
4 min

Rest and Rely on God - Exodus 16:27-35

We grumble when we get caught up in the past (which we can’t change) and the future (which we can’t control). What does God offer us today?

Mar 10
4 min

Tear down the walls - Ephesians 2:11-22

I wonder what dividing walls we have erected that keep those who are seeking God relegated to being on the outside looking in.

Mar 9
4 min

Praise and Listening - Psalm 95

Psalm 95 gives us instructions for how we can start our day. The first half is a call to worship, the second half a call to obedience.

Mar 8
5 min

From a heart of stone to a heart of flesh

God does not ask us to wallow in shame or self-hatred. When we recognize how our own hard-heartedness has impacted others, we begin to heal.

Mar 7
5 min

A Word during a Time of Suffering-Isaiah 65

These words came to Isaiah and were shared with the people in the middle of that immense suffering. I can imagine I might have felt...

Mar 6
3 min

God the Builder - Hebrews 3:1-6

Paul urges us to stay close to Jesus as God builds His house among us. We don’t just celebrate the work, but marvel at the builder.

Mar 5
4 min

Faith like Abraham - Romans 4

Walking into the unknown is difficult, but Abraham is an example that we can believe in God's promises even when in unfamiliar territory.

Mar 4
3 min

Walk in Confidence - Isaiah 51:4-8

God is faithful, offers and arm of hope, and desires justice. May this knowledge allow us to walk in confidence and not fear.

Mar 3
3 min

The God who Forgives - Micah 7:18-20

If left to ourselves, our sins will be too hard for us; but God's grace shall be sufficient to subdue them so that they shall not rule us...

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