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Our scripture this morning is 1 John 4:15-16 (NET). If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God resides in him and he in God. And we have come to know and to believe the love that God has in us. God is love, and the one who resides in love resides in …
Our scripture this morning is Lamentations 3:25-26 (NET). The Lord is good to those who trust in him, to the one who seeks him. It is good to wait patiently for deliverance from the Lord. Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, warned God’s people of the coming end of their society. Some scholars consider him the author …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 8:1-2 (NLT). So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. Jesus promised to send us “another Advocate” (John 14:16) who …
Our scripture this morning is Philemon 1:6 (NET). I pray that the faith you share with us may deepen your understanding of every blessing that belongs to you in Christ. Paul’s letter to his friend Philemon is only one chapter long, but it packs a lot of guidance in a small space. Onesimus, a runaway …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 18:10 (NRSV). The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. Proverbs often use comparisons to help us understand the meaning of the guidance they give. Here the name of the Lord is likened to a strong tower. In those days …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Thessalonians 5:15 (NET). See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. This scripture and other guidance like it has always been difficult for me. I worked security in a number of different places and …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 133:1 (NLT). How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! I’ve shared the story of taking youth confirmation classes to other churches to learn about their worship and traditions. In almost every case I found that the youth noticed and discussed how things were the …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 1:10 (NET). I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree together, to end your divisions, and to be united by the same mind and purpose. Paul’s message for the Corinthians still echoes in our world today. He calls us to …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:9-10 (NET). Consequently a Sabbath rest remains for the people of God. For the one who enters God’s rest has also rested from his works, just as God did from his own works. In Genesis 2:3 we read “God blessed the seventh day and made it holy because on …
Our scripture this morning is Zephaniah 3:17 (NET). The Lord your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. He takes great delight in you; he renews you by his love; he shouts for joy over you. Like most prophets, Zephaniah called Israel to recognize and repent of their sin. His …