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
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Wed Jun 4-I Can’t Stay Awake All Night
Remembering to be thankful for little and big things is also a really good way to commune with God. Some people use a prayer journal or make a space to sit with God. Others will go on retreats. It doesn’t matter what we do, it matters that we all do something to spend more time communicating with the triune Lord.
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Tue Jun 3-Scripture Can Be So Breathtaking
Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. Now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.
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Mon Jun 2-Jesus Prayed, A Lot, So Should We
Imagine for a minute, if you were Abraham. God is furious with the folks living in Sodom and Gomorrah. He is ready to wipe the cities off the face of the earth. Would you approach God with a request like Abraham?
