Friday Jun 20-The Anchor
Let faith be your anchor, guiding you to transform conflict into opportunity through love and understanding.
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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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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 18-God’s Deep Compassion
Social justice is an important issue for Christians to address; but it is not the only issue. John Wesley believed that social holiness encompasses all aspects of the Christian life.
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Tue Jun 17-What is Worth More Than Silver and Gold
It’s serious business to seek and find God. But it is so worth it.
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Mon Jun 16-Stay Close to God!
We are right in the heart of graduation season. In fact, tomorrow is Shawnee High School’s graduation — a particularly meaningful milestone for me, because my son is among the graduates. In just under two weeks, he’ll take the next bold step in his journey: reporting to the United States Military Academy at West Point to begin cadet basic training.
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Fri Jun 13-Life in the Spirit
Imagine getting an inheritance beyond your wildest dreams! But this inheritance isn’t great wealth, but it is the greatest gift you can ever be given. It is the gift of the grace of God, salvation through faith in Christ, made perfect in love by the Spirit. This is a life of discipleship, following Jesus, and living life in the Spirit.
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Thu. Jun. 12 – Fruit Salad
Historically, some have described the U.S. as a melting pot, referring to how other cultures blended and conformity reigned. However, with a new generation and a food revolution, we are trading in our fondue pots for salad bowls.
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Wed Jun 11-Faith and Action
The Letter of James begins chapter 1, verse 1 by greeting the “Twelve tribes in the Dispersion.” It addresses both the first followers of Jesus as well as those Jews of the first century who found themselves outside of Palestine. This passage also resonates with those of us in the twenty-first century.
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Tue Jun 10-What We’re Here For
Who are we to bring good news to the poor, or healing to the brokenhearted, or release to the captives? That was fine for Isaiah—or for Jesus—but what does it have to do with us?
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Mon Jun 9-Compassionate Commitment
Can you think of a time when someone showed you unexpected compassion? Has there ever been a time when you surprised yourself with an act of compassion for someone else? I think about a time at a local grocery store when someone’s card didn’t go through. Most people around looked away awkwardly…
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Fri Jun 6-In All Circumstances?
When I read this admonition from Paul, I don’t know that I feel inspired as much as I feel…frustrated and bewildered.
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Thu Jun 5-Prayerful Life
Amidst our most difficult struggles, we are invited to surrender our fears and trust in God’s greater plan
