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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The daily devotional published Monday-Friday by Medford UMC. Click on the devotional title to read that day’s post.
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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?
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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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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.
