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Known and loved

Good morning, Friends! For the last couple of months, our Wednesday night Bible study spent some time on the Psalms in the Old Testament – those ancient poems and songs of praise which have come down to us. Many people … Continue reading

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How do we know?

Good morning, Friends! At Wednesday night Bible study we just finished spending two months reading through the Psalms – some of the prayers and songs which David wrote. David was famous as a warrior. He made a lot of changes … Continue reading

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Firefly time (June 2018)

I love summer time. In the evening, the sun hangs low and makes impossible shapes filled with gold and green. The sound of lawn mowers dies away for the day. People come out to walk their dogs and water their … Continue reading

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Stormy Spirit (Pentecost)

Good morning, Friends! Today is a very special day in the Christian year. It’s the birthday of the entire Christian church. Today is called Pentecost. Pentecost comes six weeks after Easter, and we remember the day when the Holy Spirit … Continue reading

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Made in God’s image

Good morning, Friends! Happy Mother’s Day! We’re so glad you’re here today. We want to honor and bless and give thanks for all our mothers and grandmothers, not just today, but all the time. Did you know that here in … Continue reading

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The Great Commission

Good morning, Friends! If you ever come to Wednesday night Bible study, you know I often start out by giving people a little quiz. Some of you probably learned these in Sunday school. What’s the shortest verse in the Bible? … Continue reading

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What next?

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on … Continue reading

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Easter = Resurrection (April 2018)

Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!All creation, join to say, Alleluia!Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply: Alleluia! It isn’t about plastic grass or rabbits. It doesn’t have anything to do with colored eggs … Continue reading

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Do not be afraid

As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the … Continue reading

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A day of hope

Good morning, Friends! Today is Palm Sunday – the Sunday before Easter. It’s a big deal in a lot of places. In some countries, everybody takes off the whole week before Easter for all kinds of special services. They have … Continue reading

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