Wed Jan 21-Rent Free
Have you ever had an interaction with someone—something they said or did—that stayed with you long after it ended?
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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 Jan 20-A Holy Reminder
The snow was coming down fast, and all the trees and houses, the entire landscape looked so magical. What had been the ordinary day, was now transformed into a thing of frozen beauty. My heart has been feeling so heavy for all that is happening in the world, yet here, gazing out my window
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Mon Jan 19-What is Peace?
What is Peace? My concept of the word has evolved over time. I think I started using PEACE as a closure on letters and cards when I was in college, a habit I continue today. In the ‘70’s we even used the peace sign with our hands. It was during the Vietnam war
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Fri. Jan. 16 – High Praises
Doesn’t it feel good to hear a compliment? Doesn’t it feel good to GIVE a complement?
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Thu Jan 15-Do Not Neglect This
Hebrews 10:24–25 is often read as a gentle reminder about church attendance. But in truth, it is far more radical—and more hopeful—than that.
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Wed Jan 14-Where Love & Truth Meet
“Faithful love and truth have met; righteousness and peace have kissed.” There are many beautiful lines of scripture, but this one is among my absolute favorites. So much so that every year on Christmas Eve, I find myself reaching for a similar image in the pastoral prayer: “Heaven and earth have kissed on this holy night.”
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Tue Jan 13-YOU HAVE TO HAVE HEART
I’d been dealing with some people issues when I first wrote this. But the heart of the matter in this case is forgiveness. Always forgiveness.
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Mon Jan 12-Scripture, The Essential Guide For Life
In essence, 2 Timothy tells every Christian that Scripture isn’t just for religious leaders; it’s our essential guide for life, equipping us to live faithfully and discern truth from error in a challenging world.
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Fri Jan 8-Going Through the Motions Has Purpose
I am 23 and some days feel like living inside a loading screen. De-realization hits and concentration slips away. My body goes on autopilot while my thoughts play whack-a-mole. I try to bury ideas I know I do not actually believe, but they pop up anyway.
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Thu Jan 8-Leading Doesn’t Always Look Like We Think
Our scripture is a prayer for King Solomon. We remember how wise he was. We remember the story about the two mothers who each claimed a baby as their own, and he was able to cleverly deduce the real mother.
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Wed Jan 7-Faith Without Knowing
Keeping our faith strong is not an easy thing to do. As we move through life, we encounter countless obstacles that test our trust in God. This struggle is not new.
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Tue Jan 6-Hope For Your Future
As I write this I’m sitting in the emergency room with my mom. It seems the whole human drama is playing out around us. So many are sick and in pain, some are confused, some are unconscious, some are calling out for help. And then there’s the waiting. Waiting to be seen,
