Our scripture this morning is Psalms 46:8-11. Come, behold the works of the Lord; see what desolations he has brought on the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. “Be still, and know that I am God! … 
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	Our scripture this morning is Colossians 3:1-4. So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden … 
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	Our scripture this morning is Romans 12:9-12. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. … 
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	Our scripture this morning is Luke 16:10-13. Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have … 
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	Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 31:30. Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Yesterday we read about Queen Esther, today we have a verse about godly women in general. It’s easy to see that women were not given the status they deserve in … 
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	Friends, my apologies for being out of touch at times this weekend. I got back to Omaha last night. The retreat was invigorating and challenging, and I know many others who felt it as well. Our scripture this morning is Esther 4:14. For if you keep silence at such a time as this, relief and … 
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	Our scripture this morning is Matthew 18:19-20. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. If we read this passage in … 
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	Our scripture this morning is Luke 9:23-27. Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up … 
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	Our scripture this morning is Philippians 1:3-6. Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. And … 
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	Friends, I am traveling again today to be part of the clergy team for a retreat in southwest Kansas. My availability will be somewhat limited and my phone is not working yet. I return to Omaha Monday and will catch up with everyone then. Prayers and blessings! ❤️🙏🏻 Our scripture this morning is Psalms 91:1-4. … 
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