Tue. Feb. 24 – Red Light
It’s easier to ask forgiveness than permission, and I suppose some people don’t bother asking for either.
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The daily devotional published Monday-Friday by Medford UMC. Click on the devotional title to read that day’s post.
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Mon Feb 23-A Few Pennies Are Enough
The Bible is loaded with phrases and catchwords that can also be life-changing and encouraging for us.
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Fri Feb 20-Our Temptation
Are you finding space for spiritual growth, renewal in God’s Word, seeking?
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Thu Feb 19-Depending on God
Ash Wednesday faith may be the hardest kind of faith to live into. We understand Easter faith — resurrection and hope. We understand Good Friday faith — sacrifice and love. But Ash Wednesday faith makes us squirm.
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Wed Feb 18-Draw Near to God
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent and a time of reflection as we once again follow Jesus to the cross and the tomb, towards the resurrection and Easter. It’s a solemn time of prayer, fasting, studying scripture together and serving others. It’s also a time for us to draw near to God
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Tue Feb 17-Inspired by Women, Men & God
In reflecting on this 2 Peter letter some background is necessary for today’s reading and
devotion. The extensive use of rare Greek words and the advanced style seem to reflect an educational background beyond what we know of the apostle Peter. In addition, the church was very slow to accept 2 Peter
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Mon Feb 16-No More Veils
In these verses, Paul is referring to Exodus when Moses went to the Mountain to see God, and his face was so bright he had to wear a veil because nobody could look at him. When we think of veils, we also think of the veil that was split in the temple when Jesus died – the Holy of Holies.
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Fri Feb 13-God Is Near
In my own life recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about faith. Particularly the role of faith in moments that feel out of control.
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Thu Feb 12-Extending Peace, Setting Boundaries
We have all encountered people who are simply difficult to deal with. Maybe they always seem to be in a bad mood, draining the energy out of every conversation.
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Wed Feb 11-The Only Force Capable
Ok, first things first – this Bible passage does NOT give you license to dump your Weber over your enemy’s head at your next backyard BBQ.
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Tue Feb 10 – The People’s Princess
As I thought about notable people who demonstrate this scripture, the Obamas, Pope Francis and Pope Leo, various celebrities … one individual stands out.
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Mon Feb 9-Love My Enemies
Loving your enemies is truly hard. But imagine the type of world we would have if we were obedient. And as Christians, we must be obedient—or are we truly his disciples?
