Wed Sep 10-What Must I Do?
There are a million things that we can participate in! Start with prayer and let the Sprit lead!
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Tue Aug 26-Satan’s Synagogue
How are we doing day to day showing others the love of Jesus? Can others see that we are Christians who follow Jesus? Can they see that our church is like the church of Philadelphia – truly welcoming to all who come – whether it be for one visit or for a lifetime?
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Wed Jul 30-God Will Give Us the Courage
There are many lists of lessons to be learned from the story of Esther. Lessons that show God can use everyday people to do amazing things, and we should be ready to make some sacrifices to get whatever God is asking of us done.
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Fri Jul 18 – Coheirs of Grace
Paul is asking us to set aside what we think we know about others, specifically the things that make “them vs. us,” and just come with the same love and grace that God gives them.
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Fri Jul 4-Celebrating America
Today we celebrate the birthday of our country. 249 years ago on July 2,1776, The Continental Congress voted for independence, and two days later the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted. We are a relatively “new” nation in the overall scheme of things.
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Thu Jun 19-Juneteenth
Have you had those times when you feel God is so close, then other times you struggle to feel God’s presence?
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Wed Jun 4-I Can’t Stay Awake All Night
Remembering to be thankful for little and big things is also a really good way to commune with God. Some people use a prayer journal or make a space to sit with God. Others will go on retreats. It doesn’t matter what we do, it matters that we all do something to spend more time communicating with the triune Lord.
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Tue May 20-Stuff Makes Me Happy
Only the Lord can answer that. I need to keep asking and follow what I hear. This is a challenge for me to deal with, maybe it is for you too.
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Thu May 1-May Day
The people that fought for a shorter workday were looking for abundance – productive work, but also time with their families and time to rest. They were also looking to be safer and to live longer, healthier lives. Sometimes we think of abundance as just making more money, having more stuff, but not a single person on Sunday during the service mentioned having more stuff or working more led to an abundant life.
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Good Friday 2025-What Are You Afraid Of?
There are any number of things for us to be afraid of – we all have some sort of phobia I would guess. Sometimes we feel like Charlie Brown in “A Charlie Brown Christmas” when he is feeling depressed and goes to Lucy for help. She tells him she can label his fear if she can find out what he’s afraid of.
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Fri Apr 4-What Do You Worry About?
Worry – we know it is not good for us. We know it raises our stress level and our blood pressure. It can cause us to overeat, have trouble sleeping, and make us anxious, unwell, and unkind. So, what is the point?
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Thu Apr 3-What Answers Do You Seek?
Are you familiar with the word “nebby”? It is “Pittsburghese” meaning…
