Live Hope

It’s hard to believe how much the world has changed in just a few years. At the beginning of 2019, we thought we understood how dark the world could be, how lost, how hopeless. Today, we’re inundated with despair and discouragement. It’s fitting we revisit these words from February 2019, because we need this truth…

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Breath

READ And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7 True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. Psalm 23:3 He breathed on them, saying, “Receive…

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My Christmas PlayList

READ John 1:14 So the Word became human and dwelt among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. Luke 1:78 Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to visit us, to give light…

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Arm and Aim With Jesus

READ Be still and know that I am God. Ps 46:10 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body, you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.…

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Sometimes It Just Seems to Be Too Much

A prayer by Ted Loder Sometimes, Lord, it just seems to be too much: too much violence, too much fear; too much of demands and problems; too much of broken dreams and broken lives; too much of war and slums and dying; too much of greed and squishy fatness and the sounds of people devouring…

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Put on Your Habit

A NOTE FROM LUANN In this time of uncertainty in our world, might there be an invitation to reflect on the source of our hope and how we live as followers of Christ in this world and in our own neighborhoods? May we be the helpers, the bringers of faith, respectful of space and diligent…

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Come to your senses

Read “I have come as a light to shine in this dark world.” John 12:46 “Anyone who has ears to hear should listen and understand.” Mark 4:9 “We are the salt of the earth.” Matt 5:15 “We are the fragrance of Christ…” 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” Psalm 34:8…

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Among My Souvenirs

Read I will tell about Your righteous deeds all day long. – Psalm 71:24 NLT I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on Your mighty deeds. – Psalm 77:11-14 NLT I dare to hope when I remember…

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500 Miles Away From Home

READ “Blessed are those whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.” Psalm 84:5 NIV “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path and you will find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16 NLT REFLECT Why would anyone intentionally walk…

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Examen This Day

READ “You will seek Me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 “I am with you always…” Matt 28:20 “You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me.” Psalm 92:4 REFLECT Quick! If I ask you to recount your day yesterday, will you be able to share…

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