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The Spiritual Body
Lent 2024

The Spiritual Body

Read 1 Corinthians 15:42-45 The spiritual body is not something we talk about much in U.S. society.  Yet, this passage reminds us that each of us has a spiritual body...

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March 26, 2024
Our Source of Strength
Lent 2024

Our Source of Strength

Read Jeremiah 17:5-10 Jeremiah ascended to the status of my favorite prophet when I was a kid. His words­—strong in the face of a disobedient culture—resonated with me even back...

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March 25, 2024
Because He Said So
Lent 2024

Because He Said So

Read John 14:6-14 Many years ago, I remember my mother and father trying to explain things to me but my stubbornness would cause me to question everything they said. They...

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March 24, 2024
The Tree and the Vine
Lent 2024

The Tree and the Vine

Read Psalm 1 and John 15:1-17 Holy Week begins with what I think is the most uncommercialized holiday in the whole year: Palm Sunday. Nobody buys gifts for each other,...

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March 23, 2024
Practice: Service
Lent 2024

Practice: Service

Each Saturday during Lent, we will take some time as a church family to practice a different spiritual discipline or spiritual practice together. Today, we are practicing Service with Cheri...

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March 22, 2024
When We Pray
Lent 2024

When We Pray

Read Philippians 1:9-11 I love Paul’s prayer for the believers in Philippi. He starts praying from Philippians 1:3. Isn’t it awesome to have someone who genuinely cares for us, praying...

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March 21, 2024
Children of the Light
Lent 2024

Children of the Light

Read Ephesians 5:8-11 “That’s Mr. Smith’s daughter” says the elderly neighbor pointing at me, a child walking down the street in my neighborhood. This also happened at family reunions. “That’s...

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March 20, 2024
Deeply Rooted
Lent 2024

Deeply Rooted

Read Psalm 92:12-15 This Psalm 92 tree has been planted intentionally in the house of God, roots going down deep for life. It is growing steadily and is strong. It...

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March 19, 2024
The Fruit of the Spirit
Lent 2024

The Fruit of the Spirit

Read Galatians 5:22-25 This passage shows us what our lives would look like when we let the Holy Spirit lead us. I have heard of the fruit of the Spirit...

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March 18, 2024
Word and Worth
Lent 2024

Word and Worth

Read Colossians 1:9-12 Paul begins his letter to the church in Colossae by emphasizing the power of prayer; prayer not just of gratitude for the ways that he has seen...

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March 17, 2024