Author Archives: Josh

Generous spirits

Good morning, Friends! I hope you’re all doing well this morning. I was going back and forth this week with a friend on Facebook. They were complaining about how terrible 2020 has been. I said, “Just remember that during 2020 … Continue reading

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Let my people go

Today we’re going to look at one of the greatest stories of the entire Bible. It’s a story which dominates the Old Testament, and still echoes today. It’s from the book of Exodus, and the whole story is too long … Continue reading

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Beyond understanding

Friends, we have been through a lot together. And I don’t just mean the last few months. The last months have been challenging. But it’s coming up on five years since I came here to Springfield, and we have done … Continue reading

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Daily Bread

Good morning, Friends! I hope you’ve all been safe and healthy this week. These certainly are hard times. One thing after another, day after day, week after week. The epidemic is still going strong – stronger than ever, it seems … Continue reading

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The mighty mustard seed

Good morning, Friends! Welcome to worship at Springfield. I want to share something as we get started this morning. For years, I always wanted to do something special here at Springfield. It’s something I’ve done at other churches I’ve served. … Continue reading

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The Garden of the Lord

Good morning, Friends! It’s good to see you all here today. Thank you for coming to worship. I hope you’re enjoying the holiday weekend! I confess that I’m a little tired this morning. People here in our neighborhood were shooting … Continue reading

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A toolbox of prayers

Good morning, Friends! I hope you’re all doing well this week. The loneliness and isolation of this epidemic have been really hard on everyone. A lot of people are suffering financially. A lot of people have been laid off from … Continue reading

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Look to the Rock

Good morning, Friends! Welcome back to Springfield! It’s great to see you all here this morning. I want to thank you all for coming today. This is the first time we have gathered for worship, in person, since the beginning … Continue reading

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99 to 1

Good morning, Friends! Welcome to worship with Springfield Friends Meeting. Every week since the start of the epidemic, we’ve been bringing you these messages online. I hope you find something inspiring and comforting each week. It was a big day … Continue reading

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Planting seeds

Good morning, Friends! I hope you’re all safe and healthy this week. There’s certainly been a lot going on! The news this past week has been very frightening. All over the country, there have been protests against racial injustice. The … Continue reading

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