Fri Feb 6-Fellow Servants of God
Paul hoped church leaders in Corinth would regard him and other apostles as fellow servants of God. Paul sought to correct the church, not abandon or demean it.
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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 Feb 5-Taking It Out of Context
Many of us who grew up in more evangelical churches are familiar with Isaiah 1:18. I remember memorizing it even as a second and third grader. It was key to understanding what was really valued in the church of my earliest memory.
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Wed Feb 4-The Way of Love
Have you ever gotten lost? I have. Even with using GPS to navigate to a place in another state, I’ve ended up in a parking lot looking through a chain link fence at my destination on the opposite side of the road, separated by a six lane highway, with no idea
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Tue Feb 3-Doctor’s Orders
This passage is one that I will always associate with the Youth Ministry of Medford UMC. It was the focus of one of the first youth service weeks I experienced when I was appointed at Medford. If you remember it as I do, thank you for giving of your time, energy and money.
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Mon Feb 2-Groundhog Day
Today is Groundhog Day and because of the movie, Groundhog Day has gotten a bad rap. In the current state of affairs, however, it may seem apropos – we can feel like we are trapped in a cycle of horrible news.
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Fri Jan 30-Strength Used for Good
The Lord’s proclamation through the prophet Jeremiah is clear and unmistakable. God speaks plainly: Do what is just and right.
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Thu. Jan. 29 – We All Bleed
It’s my job to offer as much love and grace as I can while maintaining my sanity. How can I do that?
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Wed Jan 28-Because God Does, So Do We
At least once a year, I have some occasion to speak with new clergy in the UMC about the practice of preaching. It’s always a joy for me to be able to share thoughts about a topic I’m so passionate about.
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Mon Jan 26-Who Is Your Neighbor
Our world becomes a better place the more that we at look at all people with love in our hearts and share that love with others.
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Fri Jan 23-History Is Watching
I read these words today with my hands tight on the steering wheel, my chest heavy, my thoughts loud. I am 23, still young enough to believe the world can be better, and old enough to feel how much it hurts when it is not.
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Thu Jan 22-Bring Your Sword with You?
Let me confess something to you. Growing up, I was a bully. I wanted to be in control, to have older friends, and to prove that I was strong.
