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This week we explore Mark 4:35-41, about how Jesus responded to a storm at sea. He made it all calm with the power of his word. He can do that for us too...

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This week we explore Mark 4:35-41, about how Jesus responded to a storm at sea. His disciples were rapt in fear - Jesus didn't join that party.

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This weekwe explore Mark 4:35-41, about how Jesus responded to a storm at sea. The boat he and his disciples were in was swamped by the waves - how do we cope when we feel that way?

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This week we explore Mark 4:35-41, about how Jesus responded to a storm at sea. It happens when the disciples are crossing the sea - we are ever called to cross to other sides of all kinds of things.

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This week we explore Mark 4:26-34, in which Jesus tells stories about seeds. Those stories were his primary way of teaching about the Realm of god.

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This week we explore Mark 4:26-34, in which Jesus tells stories about seeds that look worthless yielding great plants.

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This week we explore Mark 4:26-34, in which Jesus tells stories about seeds - small things that become large and productive. Like us...

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This week we explore Mark 4:26-34, in which Jesus tells stories about seeds. Seeds take their time emerging, but when we see the first sign we know growth is coming.

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This week we explore Mark 4:26-34, in which Jesus tells stories about seeds. How does the Realm of God grow and spread?

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This week we explore Mark 3:19b-35, in which Jesus discusses how we combat evil.

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This week we explore Mark 3:19b-35, in which Jesus discusses how we combat evil. One strategy is to keep our focus on God and wherever we see the Holy Spirit at work.

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This weekwe explore Mark 3:19b-35, in which Jesus discusses how we combat evil. We start with with the work Jesus has already done.

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This week we explore Mark 3:19b-35, in which Jesus discusses how we combat evil. Can we ever wield evil to fight it?

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This week we explore Mark 3:19b-35, in which Jesus redefines family. Do we uphold his "family values?"

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This week we explore Mark 2:23 – 3:6, in which Jesus demonstrates what God’s sabbath laws were really about. Why do we so resist and command of Sabbath?

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.This weekwe explore Mark 2:23 – 3:6, in which Jesus heals someone on the Sabbath - blessing cannot be contained.

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This week we explore Mark 2:23 – 3:6, in which Jesus demonstrates what God’s sabbath laws were really about. God can infuse all things with holiness.

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This week we explore Mark 2:23 – 3:6, in which Jesus demonstrates what God’s sabbath laws were really about. When we put laws above people, we break the greatest law - the commandment to love.

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This weekwe explore Mark 2:23 – 3:6, in which Jesus demonstrates what God’s sabbath laws were really about.

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This week we explore John 3:1-17 and the the three-ness of our one God. Jesus says only spirit can experience the Spirit of God - can we live in that realm and on this earth all at the same time?

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This week we explore John 3:1-17 and the the three-ness of our one God. Jesus tells the person interviewing him that he can only perceive the Realm of God with his spirit, not his brain. How do we receive God?

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This week we explore John 3:1-17 and the three-ness of our one God. Jesus said we must be born anew, or born from above. Was that once - or always?

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This week we explore John 3:1-17 and the the three-ness of our one God. What does it mean to approach God by night?

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This week we explore John 3:1-17 and the the three-ness of our one God. If we were to interview Jesus, what would we ask him?

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This week we explore who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. Among the many gifts, the Spirit brings us God's peace, God's power, God's presence

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This week we explore who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. The Spirit gives us each gifts to empower the ministries into which God invites us. What are yours?

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This weekwe explore who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. The Spirit gives us gifts we need, fruit and filling.

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This week we explore who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. The Holy Spirit gives us a pneumatic ministry.

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This week we explore who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. Who do you know the Spirit to be?

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This week we look at John 17:6-19, in which we overhear Jesus praying for his community – and us. He is still praying for us as we engage in his apostolic mission.

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This week we look at John 17:6-19, in which we overhear Jesus praying for his community – and us. Jesus talks about his followers not "belonging to this world." Do we or don't we?

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This week we look at John 17:6-19, in which we overhear Jesus praying for his community – and us. One thing he prays for above all is that his community of followers would be united and one. Is that even possible?

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This week we look at John 17:6-19, in which we overhear Jesus praying for his community – and us. He prays that we might know his love for us and for all. Can we share that?

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This week we look at John 17:6-19, in which we overhear Jesus praying for his community – and us. In a sense every time we encounter Scripture we are eavesdropping.

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This week we look at John 15:9-17, in which Jesus gives a few last lessons to his disciples. He tells them he chose them not the other way around - do you feel chosen?

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This week we look at John 15:9-17, in which Jesus gives a few last lessons to his disciples - including telling them they were now his friends. Are we aware of that?

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This week we look at John 15:9-17, in which Jesus gives a few last lessons to his disciples. He told them they had to love one another as he had loved them - a tall order.

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This week we look at John 15:9-17, in which Jesus gives a few last lessons to his disciples. He tells them he wants them to have his joy - how do we receive that gift?

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This week we look at John 15:9-17, in which Jesus gives a few last lessons to his disciples. He started out talking about how keeping his commandments is related to loving him.

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This week we look at John 15:1-8, in which Jesus likens himself to a grapevine – to which we must stay connected. How do we do that?

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This week we look at John 15:1-8, in which Jesus likens himself to a grapevine – to which we must stay connected in order to bear fruit. Fruit is what it's all about.

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This week we look at John 15:1-8, in which Jesus likens himself to a grapevine – to which we must stay connected. That means we must cultivate an ability to abide with Jesus.

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This week we look at John 15:1-8, in which Jesus likens himself to a grapevine. He says the Vine-Grower (God) insists on pruning each branch to promote maximum fruitfulness. What in us needs to be pruned?

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This week we look at John 15:1-8, in which Jesus likens himself to a grapevine – to which we must stay connected.

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This week we look at John 10:11-18, in which Jesus likens himself to a good shepherd who freely lays down his life to protect his sheep. How can we model his life of self-offering?

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This week we look at John 10:11-18, in which Jesus likens himself to a good shepherd. He alludes to "other sheep in other sheepfolds" that he also tends... how are we to invite them in?

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This week we look at John 10:11-18, in which Jesus likens himself to a good shepherd. A good, shepherd, he says, knows his sheep. Will we let him know us?

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This week we look at John 10:11-18, in which Jesus likens himself to a good shepherd - and compares shepherds to hired hands. But aren't clergy hired hands?

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This week we look at John 10:11-18, in which Jesus likens himself to a good shepherd. It's hard for us to grasp how subversive this image was to his hearers.

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This week we look at Luke 24:36-48, another take on what happened Easter night. Jesus told them to proclaim repentance and freedom - how are we doing with that?

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This week we look at Luke 24:36-48, another take on what happened Easter night. Twice Jesus interpreted scripture passages for his bewildered disciples.

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This week we look at Luke 24:36-48, another take on what happened Easter night. He helped his followers to understand how what had happened was foretold in the Bible .

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This week we look at Luke 24:36-48, another take on what happened Easter night. When he showed up among his followers he was quick to show them that he was not a ghost.

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This week we look at Luke 24:36-48, another take on what happened Easter night. It was a busy night for Jesus!

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This week we look at John 20:19-31, what happened Easter night. We are invited to receive life through believing in Jesus.

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This week we look at John 20:19-31, what happened Easter night and a week later. On the first visit, Jesus said, "I send you..." but a week later they were still there.

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This week we look at John 20:19-31, what happened Easter night. Thomas missed Jesus' appearance and didn't believe it had happened... unless he could see for himself. Are we like that?

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This week we look at John 20:19-31, what happened Easter night. One thing that happened was that Jesus gave his peace to his followers. That comes to us too.

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This week we look at John 20:19-31, what happened Easter night. Quite an April Fools twist...

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This Holy Week Water Daily has looked at the gospel for each day reflecting from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer.

A gospel passage appointed for Holy Saturday is Matthew 27:57-66. Today we hear from "the other Mary."

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Today we hear from Jesus' mother.

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This Holy Week Water Daily looks at the gospel for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer.
Today we hear from Andrew of Capernaum.

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The gospel passage appointed for Wednesday in Holy Week is John 13:21-32. This Holy Week Water Daily looks at the gospel for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer.

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This Holy Week Water Daily will look at the gospel for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer. The gospel passage appointed for the Monday in Holy Week is John 12:1-11 - http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=John+12:1-11

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This week we look at Mark 11:1-11, the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He doesn't stay long but heads out of town for an evening with friends.

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This week we look at Mark 11:1-11, the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. What do we make of those "hosannas" that so quickly turned to "Crucify him?"

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This week we look at Mark 11:1-11, the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. There is no mention of palms in the story!

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This week we look at Mark 11:1-11, the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Today we look at how he acquires a colt on which to ride.

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This week we look at Mark 11:1-11, the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We are drawing near that story too.

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This week we look at John 312:20-33, in which Jesus looks at the suffering ahead for him - and chooses it in love for us.

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This week we look at John 312:20-33, in which Jesus contemplates the suffering ahead and how it will glorify God. How do we glorify God?

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This week we look at John 312:20-33, in which Jesus compares himself to a grain of wheat that must be buried in dark earth and broken open in order to bear fruit.

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This week we look at John 312:20-33, in which Jesus compares himself to a grain of wheat, feeling the dread of what is coming. He transcended that dread... can we do that with God's help?

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This week we look at John 312:20-33, in which Jesus compares himself to a grain of wheat. It started when some Greeks approached Philip saying, "We want to see Jesus."

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This week we look at John 3:14-21, in which we encounter the most famous of Jesus’ teachings – “For God so loved the world.” That love helps us become true, as we allow it in.

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This week we look at John 3:14-21, in which Jesus talks about those who love darkness rather than light. Which are we?

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This week we look at John 3:14-21, in which we encounter the most famous of Jesus’ teachings – “For God so loved the world.” Can we believe in the promise of life beyond condemnation?

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This week we look at John 3:14-21, in which we encounter the most famous of Jesus’ teachings – “For God so loved the world.” Is this good news for us?

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This week we look at John 3:14-21, in which we encounter the most famous of Jesus’ teachings – “For God so loved the world.” How could Jesus' crucifixion bring us healing?

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This week we look at John 2:13-22, in which we see Jesus invite his followers to a faith that goes beyond physical sight. How can we believe what we cannot see?

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This week we look at John 2:13-22, in which we see Jesus confront the religious establishment that ran the temple. That's where God was said to dwell on earth. Where does God dwell now?

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This week we look at John 2:13-22, in which we see Jesus confront the religious establishment. He calls the holy temple "his father's house." Are our sanctuaries God's house?

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This week we look at John 2:13-22, in which we see Jesus confront the religious establishment with great zeal - when are called to be zealous?

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This week we look at John 2:13-22, in which we see Jesus confront the religious establishment. When is anger okay?

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This week we look at Mark 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of being his disciple, the need to "give up our lives." What does that mean?

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This week we look at Mark 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of being his disciple. He says that includes a willingness to lose yourself. What does that mean?

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This week we look at Mark 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of being his disciple. He tells his followers they need to learn to think like God. How do we do that?

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This week we look at Mark 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of being his disciple. What he says causes Peter to question.

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This week we look at Mark 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of being his disciple. It is hard to describe what he talks about as "good news" - and yet, it is.

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This week we look at Mark 1:9-15 , the story of Jesus spending forty days in the wilderness. He invites us to live in God, proclaim the good news, proclaim and believe.

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This week we look at Mark 1:9-15 , the story of Jesus spending forty days in the wilderness, fasting and tempted. Lent has begun.

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This is Water Daily for Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Want some ashes with those Valentine's Day chocolates?

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This week we look at Mark 1:9-15 , the story of Jesus spending forty days in the wilderness, fasting and tempted. Was it temptation or testing?

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This week we look at Mark 1:9-15 , the story of Jesus spending forty days in the wilderness, fasting and tempted. It’s almost Lent!

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This week we look at Mark 9:2-10, the story of one of the weirdest hikes up a mountain in history. After these strange events, Jesus told his companions not to tell anyone about them... yet. Are we still holding on to the Good News?

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This week we look at Mark 9:2-10, the story of one of the weirdest hikes up a mountain in history. The experience Jesus' disciples had was so vivid, they wanted to stay. Yet God is always leading us onward.

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This week we look at Mark 9:2-10, the story of one of the weirdest hikes up a mountain in history. Moses and Elijah show up talking to Jesus - why?

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This week we look at Mark 9:2-10, the story of one of the weirdest hikes in history. Those with Jesus saw him in dazzling white - was that the light of God?

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This week we look at Mark 9:2-10, the story of one of the weirdest hikes up a mountain in history. Why did Jesus take these disciples up that adventure?

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This week we look at Mark 1:29-39, in which we begin to see the spiritual power that Jesus brought into this earthly plane. He brought it into many neighborhoods. We are called to do that too.

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This week we look at Mark 1:29-39, in which we see the beginnings of Jesus' ministry in this world. It was hard for people to see who he was even when he was right in front of them. Us too.

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This week we look at Mark 1:29-39, in which we begin to see the spiritual power that Jesus brought into this earthly plane. That power was strengthened by periods of retreat and prayer.

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This week we look at Mark 1:29-39, in which we begin to see the spiritual power that Jesus brought into this earthly plane. We learn that "many were cured." Why not all?

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This week we look at Mark 1:29-39, in which we begin to see the spiritual power that Jesus brought into this earthly plane.

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This week we look at Mark 1:21028, in which we Jesus begins his ministry and generates amazement - and a lot of fame.

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This week we look at Mark 1:21028, in which we Jesus begins his ministry and generates amazement. Why aren't we more amazed?

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This week we look at Mark 1:21028, in which we Jesus begins his ministry and generates amazement, especially his power over the force of evil.

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This week we look at Mark 1:21028, in which we Jesus begins his ministry and generates amazement. The demons always recognized him. Do we?

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This week we look at Mark 1:21028, in which we Jesus begins his ministry and generates amazement with the way he teaches and exercises power.

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This week we look at Mark 1:14-20, in which we see Jesus recruits some more disciples. What can we learn from the way he invited people to follow him?

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This week we look at Mark 1:14-20, in which we see Jesus recruits some more disciples. Why did so many say yes? Why do some still say no?

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This week we look at Mark 1:14-20, in which we see Jesus recruits some more disciples. He promises to use their gifts in service to God's mission. Our's too!

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This week we look at Mark 1:14-20, in which we see Jesus recruits some more disciples. Would you have gone with him?

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This week we look at Mark 1:14-20, in which we see Jesus recruits some more disciples.

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This week we look at John 1:43-51, in which Jesus recruits some disciples. Why did they follow just because he asked them to? Would we?

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This week we look at John 1:43-51, in which Jesus recruits some disciples - and invites them to have great expectations of God. Do we?

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This week we look at John 1:43-51, in which Jesus recruits some disciples - in one case, by letting someone known he sees through him.

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This week we look at John 1:43-51, in which Jesus recruits some disciples. One of them has to overcome some prejudices in order to consider Jesus.

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This week we look at John 1:43-51, in which Jesus recruits some disciples.

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This week we look at Mark 1:4-11, in which Jesus is baptized. Today we explore what sacraments are and how we can experience God in them.

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This week we look at Mark 1:4-11, in which Jesus is baptized and the whole story starts again. During that baptism he is reminded of God's love for him. We are too!

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This week we look at Mark 1:4-11, in which Jesus is baptized and the whole story starts again. Today we talk about how we receive the Holy Spirit in baptism, just as Jesus did.

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This week we look at Mark 1:4-11, in which Jesus is baptized and the whole story starts again. The water is where our story starts too.

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This week we look at Mark 1:4-11, in which Jesus is baptized and the whole story starts again. Our story starts again every day too.

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This week we look at John 1:1-18, which tells the story of Jesus’ incarnation in a very different way - Jesus is described as a Word made Flesh. Huh?

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This week we look at John 1:1-18, which tells the story of Jesus’ incarnation in a very different way. We're told God gives us power to become God's children... can that happen?

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This week we look at John 1:1-18, which tells the story of Jesus’ incarnation in a very different way and reminds us that Jesus' light has overcome the darkness. Has it?

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This week we look at John 1:1-18, which tells the story of Jesus’ incarnation in a very different way.

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This week we look at Luke 1:26-38, in which an angel shows up to a girl in Galilee – and proclaims that nothing is impossible with God. Can we believe that?

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This week we look at Luke 1:26-38, in which an angel shows up to a girl in Galilee – and nothing is the same again. This girl is a model for us of power and humility and sacrificial love.

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This week we look at Luke 1:26-38, in which an angel shows up to a girl in Galilee – and nothing is the same again. She was asked to use her body to bring God-Life into the world. What have we been asked?

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This week we look at Luke 1:26-38, in which an angel shows up to a girl in Galilee – and nothing is the same again. What do we think about angels?

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This week we look at Luke 1:26-38, in which an angel shows up to a girl in Galilee – and nothing is the same again. Who is this "virgin" of Galilee?

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Today we explore Isaiah 61:1-4, a prophecy of restoration and promise - are we ready to be God's agents in this world?

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This week we look at John 1:6-8,19-28, in which we get to more about John the Baptist, who insisted his baptism in water was only preparing people for Jesus' baptism in Spirit. Have we had that?

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This week we look at John 1:6-8,19-28, in which we get to more about John the Baptist, who said he was "a voice crying out in the wilderness." Is anyone listening?

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This week we look at John 1:6-8,19-28, in which we get to more about John the Baptist. He had great clarity about who he was, and who he was not. That is the ground of humility.

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This week we look at John 1:6-8,19-28, in which we get to more about John the Baptist - who, like the moon, reflected the true Light. Do we?

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This week we look at Mark 1:1-8, which introduces us to John the Baptizer. What was his baptism about - and what did he mean by the Baptist Jesus would bring?

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This week we look at Mark 1:1-8, which introduces us to John the Baptizer. What drew crowds to him? Would we go?

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This week we look at Mark 1:1-8, which introduces us to John the Baptizer, who speaks of a great leveling to come. What in our lives could use evening out?

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This week we look at Mark 1:1-8, which introduces us to John the Baptizer, a voice crying out in the wilderness. Or is it "in the wilderness..?"

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This week we look at Mark 1:1-8, which introduces us to John the Baptizer.

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Today we look at Mark 13:24-37, in which Jesus describes the end of time – and warns us to live awake. How can we learn to live fully present to the present while anticipating what is to come? Forever is an eternity of Now.

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Today we look at Mark 13:24-37, in which Jesus describes the end of time – and warns us to live awake, and even to become signs to the world that he is approaching.

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Today we look at Mark 13:24-37, in which Jesus describes the end of time and says God will gather "the elect" from the four corners of the world. Who or what is "the elect?"

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Today we look at Mark 13:24-37, in which Jesus describes the end of time – and it is one that makes all things new.

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Today we look at Mark 13:24-37, in which Jesus describes the end of time – and warns us to live awake. When Jesus is on the move, the powers that be are threatened.

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Today we look at Matthew 25:31-46, in which Jesus describes a great sorting at the final judgment and the criteria is how we have seen him in those in need. That means they might see him in us.

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Today we look at Matthew 25:31-46, in which Jesus describes a great sorting at the final judgment. He suggests the consequences of our care or neglect of those in need are serious.

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Today we look at Matthew 25:31-46, in which Jesus describes a great sorting at the final judgment. The criteria will be how well we cared for the "least" among our fellow humankind.

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Today we look at Matthew 25:31-46, in which Jesus describes a great sorting at the final judgment. Are we sheep or goats?

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Today we look at Matthew 25:31-46, in which Jesus describes a great sorting at the final judgment.

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Today we look at Matthew 25:13-30, in which Jesus tells yet another story about serving God.

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Today we look at Matthew 25:13-30, in which Jesus tells yet another story about what it means to serve God. When we do, we often experienced God's joy.

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Today we look at Matthew 25:13-30, in which Jesus tells yet another story about what it means to serve God. That includes trusting and investing ourselves fully.

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Today we look at Matthew 25:13-30, in which Jesus tells yet another story about being ready for the life of God. This one is about investment - and the only thing not okay with God is not investing.

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Today we look at Matthew 25:13-30, in which Jesus tells yet another story about what it means to serve God, this one set in the world of finance and investment. Faith is found in the act of investing, not the returns.

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Today we look at Matthew 25:1-13, in which Jesus tells a story about lamps and bridesmaids and being ready for God. If we are the bridesmaids and Jesus the bridegroom - how might we dance him into the hearts of all those waiting to receive him?

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Today we look at Matthew 25:1-13, in which Jesus tells a story about lamps and bridesmaids and being ready for God. Will we all be welcome at the wedding banquet?

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Today we look at Matthew 25:1-13, in which Jesus tells a story about lamps and bridesmaids and being ready for God. Be ready means looking ahead, being prepared .

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Today we look at Matthew 25:1-13, in which Jesus tells a story about lamps and bridesmaids and being ready for God. Jesus says that includes keeping our lamps ready to shine - what does that mean for us?

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Today we look at Matthew 25:1-13, in which Jesus tells a story about lamps and bridesmaids and being ready for God. We can understand his story better if we know about marriage customs in first century Israel... listen on.

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Today we look at Matthew 5:1-12, those teachings of Jesus called the Beatitudes. He promises all kinds of blessings amidst the hardships that often come with following him.

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Today we look at Matthew 5:1-12, those teachings of Jesus called the Beatitudes. The attributes of Christ followers include some of our less desirable emotions.

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Today we look at Matthew 5:1-12, those teachings of Jesus called the Beatitudes. First on Jesus' list of attributes for his followers is righteousness, mercy and purity of heart. Can we embrace those gifts?

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Today we look at Matthew 5:1-12, those teachings of Jesus called the Beatitudes, or blessings. Each one reminds us that we are blessed, even when what follows may not feel like blessing.

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Today we look at Matthew 5:1-12, those teachings of Jesus called the Beatitudes. We explore what it means to be a saint.

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This week we are looking at Matthew 22:34-46, about how we are to love God, self and neighbor. Thinking of this love as a hanger can help...

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This week we are looking at Matthew 22:34-46, about how we are to love - which includes loving ourselves. How are we doing at that?

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This week we are looking at Matthew 22:34-46, about how we are to love. We are to love our neighbors as ourselves - do we love ourselves OR our neighbors?

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This week we are looking at Matthew 22:34-46, about how we are to love. Can we love God with our whole mind, heart and spirit?

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This week we are looking at Matthew 22:34-46, about how we are to love. Can we love God and neighbor and self?

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This week we explore Matthew 22:15-22, in which Jesus talks about what we owe human authorities, and what we owe God. We are invited to be generous in both realms, investing in the future of our communities and our churches.

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This week we explore Matthew 22:15-22, in which Jesus talks about what we owe human authorities, and what we owe God. How do we navigate the claims of both church and state?

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This week we explore Matthew 22:15-22, in which Jesus talks about what we owe human authorities, and what we owe God. What is the interplay between human authority aka government, and divine?

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This week we explore Matthew 22:15-22, in which Jesus talks about what we owe human authorities, and what we owe God. But does God need anything from us - or do we need to give because it is in God's nature and we are made in God's image?

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This week we explore Matthew 22:15-22, in which Jesus talks about what we owe human authorities, and what we owe God. He takes a coin imprinted with the emperor's image and says that goes back to him. We are imprinted with God's image... where are we to be spent?

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This week we explore Matthew 22:1-14, in which Jesus tells a story about a wedding banquet few wanted to attend but many were invited to. Are we at that feast?

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This week we explore Matthew 22:1-14, in which Jesus tells a story about a wedding banquet few wanted to attend. One guest brought in is cast out for lacking a "wedding garment." Are we attired for God's feast?

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This week we explore Matthew 22:1-14, in which Jesus tells a story about a wedding banquet few wanted to attend - which also seems true of our church services. How might we expand our guest lists?

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This week we explore Matthew 22:1-14, in which Jesus tells a story about a wedding banquet few wanted to attend. Have you turned down God's invitations? Have you accepted?

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This week we explore Matthew 22:1-14, in which Jesus tells a story about a wedding banquet few wanted to attend. Would we accept this host's invitation?

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This week we explore Matthew 21:33-46, in which Jesus tells a story about a vineyard leased to tenants – who need to be replaced. How are we doing as tenants of God's vineyard?

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This week we explore Matthew 21:33-46, in which Jesus tells a story about a vineyard leased to tenants – who will be replaced, he says. How are we tending God's vineyard?

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This week we explore Matthew 21:33-46, in which Jesus tells a story about a vineyard leased to tenants – tenants who kill the son of the owner. How do we feel about the "son-ship" of Jesus?

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This week we explore Matthew 21:33-46, in which Jesus tells a story about a vineyard leased to tenants – very bad tenants. What kind of tenants of God's creation and love are we?

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This week we explore Matthew 21:33-46, in which Jesus tells a story about a vineyard leased to tenants – very bad tenants. How do we receive information we'd rather not hear?

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This week we explore Matthew 21:23-32, in which Jesus tells another story about how the first will be last, and the last first. Can we be happy about someone getting in line ahead of us?

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This week we explore Matthew 21:23-32, in which Jesus tells another story about how the first will be last, and the last first. He tells the professionally "religious" that the "outsiders" may be closer to God than they are. Which are we?

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This week we explore Matthew 21:23-32, in which Jesus tells another story about how the first will be last, and the last first. Do we promise more than we deliver or deliver more than we promise?

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This week we explore Matthew 21:23-32, in which religious authorities ask Jesus to explain the authority backing him. Who's backing us?

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This week we explore Matthew 21:23-32, in which Jesus tells another story about how the first will be last, and the last first.

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This week we explore Matthew 20:1-16, in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully “unfair” the realm of God is, with an "owner" who ensures justice for all and blessings too abundant to name... if we but receive them.

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This week we explore Matthew 20:1-16, in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully “unfair” the realm of God is. That unfairness includes getting rewarded way more than we might merit.

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This week we explore Matthew 20:1-16, in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully “unfair” the realm of God is. When we act for God we have to be okay with grace, no matter who is the recipient.

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This week we explore Matthew 20:1-16, in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully unfair the realm of God really is. Are we okay with other people getting rewarded as much as we are?

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This week we explore Matthew 20:1-16, in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully unfair the realm of God really is. How do we feel about that?

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This week we explore Matthew 18:21-35, in which Jesus talks about forgiveness - we cannot be free while withholding forgiveness.

(If you’d like to pray a Litany of Forgiveness I developed, you can find it here.)

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This week we explore Matthew 18:21-35, in which Jesus talks about forgiveness and mercy - which is something we can monitor in community.

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This week we explore Matthew 18:21-35, in which Jesus talks about forgiveness and mercy - can we extend to others the mercy we have received from God?

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This week we explore Matthew 18:21-35, in which Jesus talks about forgiveness and implies there is no limit to God's mercy. What about ours?

(Here is a link to an Inventory of Confession referenced in the today's post)

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This week we explore Matthew 18:21-35, in which Jesus talks about forgiveness - and says there is no end to how many times we need to forgive.

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This week we explore Matthew 18:15-20, in which Jesus tells his followers that when two or three of them are gathered in his name, he would show up with them. He still is.

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This week we explore Matthew 18:15-20, in which Jesus tells his followers how they are to deal with conflict, and how to pray in agreement. Jesus' prayers come pre-blessed.

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This week we explore Matthew 18:15-20, in which Jesus tells his followers how they are to deal with conflict. Forgiveness leads to freedom for us, and others.

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This week we explore Matthew 18:15-20, in which Jesus tells his followers how they are to deal with conflict. Should offenders be cast out - or is there room for healing in community?

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This week we explore Matthew 18:15-20, in which Jesus tells his followers how they are to deal with conflict. Conflict is often a fact of life in churches.

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This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives. As we allow God's love in, we find ourselves less fearful of God's judgment.

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This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives. That includes trusting God with our lives.

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NOTE: On the recording, I mistakenly identify this post as being for August 29; it is indeed the one for August 30.

This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives and learning to truly follow him.

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This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives. That can mean taking risks.

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This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives. He tells them things they don't want to hear. Are we listening?

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This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is – and then tells them not to talk about it. What???

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This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is – and gives them – and us – eternal authority.

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This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Peter aces the test and gets an eternal reward. What does the Church mean to you?

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This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Peter aces the test and gets a gold star. Do we perceive the fullness of who Jesus is?

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This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Peter aces the test and gets a gold star. If someone asked you, who would you say Jesus is?

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Today we explore Matthew 15:21-28, in which Jesus seems to change his mind about something. Can we affect God's mind? (Note - the recording begins that this is for August 17, but it is indeed the one for the 18th)

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Today we explore Matthew 15:21-28, in which Jesus encounters someone from outside his community - and learns to open up.

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This week we explore Matthew 15:10-28, in which Jesus encounters a person from outside his community - and seems to treat her rudely.

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This week we explore Matthew 15:10-28, in which Jesus teaches a lesson – and possibly learns one from an "outlier," a woman of a different ethnic group. What outliers might be asking us for help?

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This week we explore Matthew 15:10-28, in which Jesus teaches a lesson – and possibly learns one. He reminds us that often it is what comes from inside us that damages, not what we take in.

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This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – and invites his followers to join him. Peter did - he walked on the water, and then began to sink. But Jesus is with us whether we're on or in the water.

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This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – and invites his followers to join him. Where are you being called to step out and take a risk in faith?

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This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – and invites his followers to join him. Encounters with the holy can terrify the daylights out of us.

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This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus misses the boat in which his disciples have left in order to take time for prayer. Putting time for ourselves and God first is never a bad choice.

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This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – and invites his followers to join him. But before he does that he goes off alone to pray. How often do we join him in that?

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This week we explore Luke 9:28–43, about Jesus’ hike up a mountain with three buddies. What were the physics of the Transfiguration? Was Jesus revealed as pure light, pure energy?

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This week we explore Luke 9:28–43, about Jesus’ hike up a mountain with three buddies, and the aural and visual phenomena they experienced. When were you last enshrouded in clouds?

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This week we explore Luke 9:28–43, about Jesus’ hike up a mountain with three buddies. They were joined by two of the most exalted prophets in Israel's history. Why did they show up?

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This week we explore Luke 9:28–43, about Jesus’ hike up a mountain with three buddies. He suddenly became transfigured in light - do we dazzle in the love of God?

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This week we explore Luke 9:28–43, about Jesus’ hike up a mountain with three buddies. What do you experience on mountains?

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This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God’s realm is like. At the end, he speaks of the need to honor the old and the new.

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This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God’s realm is like. Today Jesus speaks of fish to talk about judgment.

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This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God’s realm is like. He suggests it is the most precious thing in life - do we?

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This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God’s realm is like - today he likens it to yeast. How is yeast like the life of God?

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This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God’s realm is like. Today he says it is like a tiny mustard seed... how can that be?

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This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds and weeds. It ends on a high note...

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This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds and weeds. The story includes judgment - how do we feel about that?

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. This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds and weeds. What are we to do with people we deem "weeds?"

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This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds and weeds. Who is this Enemy who seeks to ruin God's good creation?

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This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds and weeds. Why allow the weeds at all?

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This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds, soil and sowers. He ends by talking about the kind of soil in which a seed can take root and thrive. What is that for you?

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This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds, soil and sowers. Today's focus is the sun that can scorch our spiritual growth.

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This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds, soil and sowers. Today we contemplate what rocks and sun impede our spiritual growth.

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This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds, soil and sowers. When seeds fall on paths, they don't always root...

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This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds, soil and sowers. Which are you?

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Today we explore Romans 7:15-25a, in which St. Paul discusses the turmoil we often feel as we struggle with temptation.

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This week we explore Matthew 11:25-30, in which Jesus invites us to lay our burdens on him and rest in his peace.

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This week we explore Matthew 11:25-30, in which Jesus invites us to lay our burdens on him, the way babies rely totally on us.

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On America's Independence Day we explore what independence means in the Christian life.

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This week we will explore Matthew 11:25-30, in which Jesus invites us to lay our burdens on him.

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Summertime offers great gifts for spiritual growth...

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Today we explore Romans 6:12-23, in which St Paul contrasts living under threat to living under grace.

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This week we will explore Matthew 10:40-42, in which Jesus talks about the importance of welcoming his representatives. This is a reminder that we work with others, even those whom we are seeking to serve, and we work with God, not for God.

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This week we will explore Matthew 10:40-42, in which Jesus talks about welcoming his representatives - who have been sent, as he was sent. Where are we being sent?

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This week we will explore Matthew 10:40-42, in which Jesus talks about the importance of welcoming his representatives. Do we welcome the spiritual conversations?

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This week we will explore Matthew 10:24-39, in which Jesus tells his disciples how challenging it can be to follow him. His values and the world's are not the same...

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This week we explore Matthew 10:24-39, in which Jesus tells his disciples about the adversity they may face in following him. He does not speak of peace, but conflict where priorities and values clash.

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This week we will explore Matthew 10:24-39, in which Jesus tells his disciples about the adversity they may face in following him. That included adversity for being public about their allegiance to him. How public are we in our faith?

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This week we will explore Matthew 10:24-39, in which Jesus tells his disciples about the adversity they may face in following him. Are we up for that?

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This week we will explore Matthew 10:24-39, in which Jesus tells his disciples about the adversity they may face in following him.

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This week we will explore Matthew 9:35 - 10:23, in which Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission foray. Would we go and do what he says? Do we?

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This week we explore Matthew 9:35 - 10:23, in which Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission foray. He tells them to be both winsome and canny - that's a hard balance to maintain.

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This week we will explore Matthew 9:35 - 10:23, in which Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission foray. He says to take nothing with them - not even a change of clothes. Can we live with such trust?

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This week we will explore Matthew 9:35 - 10:23, in which Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission foray. He trains them to focus on people who are much like him.

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This week we will explore Matthew 9:35 - 10:23, in which Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission foray. We're told he went to all the towns and villages and healed everybody. How are we doing on that mission?

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This week we explore Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, in which Jesus heals a dead girl. Are we called to pray life into those who appear dead?

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This week we will explore Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, in which Jesus heals a dead girl and a grown woman, affirming that her faith has healed her.

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This week we will explore Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, in which Jesus heals a dead girl and a grown woman. There is tremendous faith in this story!

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. This week we will explore Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, in which Jesus invites a tax collector to become a disciple. The "religious" folks were shocked that he would hang around with sinners; Jesus saw that as his primary mission .

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This week we will explore Matthew 9:35 - 10:23, in which Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission foray. He was sending them - and us - to people in need of Good News.

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This week we will explore Matthew 28:16-20, in which Jesus gives his disciples their final orders. He also gives them a promise - which holds for us as well.

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This week we will explore Matthew 28:16-20, in which Jesus gives his disciples their final orders, what we call the Great Commission Let's not forget the "co...".

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This week we will explore Matthew 28:16-20, in which Jesus gives his disciples their final orders. The way he worded it can sound harsh - but it's really about sharing our passion for God's love.

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This week we will explore Matthew 28:16-20, in which we read that some of Jesus' disciples doubted, even after spending 40 days with his resurrected self. What role does doubt play in a healthy faith?

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This week we will explore Matthew 28:16-20, in which Jesus gives his disciples their final orders. Today we talk about why Christians see our One God as containing Three Persons?

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Today we look at John 20:19-23, when Jesus himself gave the gift of the Spirit to his disciples. It took awhile to take effect…

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This week we will explore Acts 2:1-21, the story of the Holy Spirit’s coming into the lives of Jesus’ followers. The Spirit has been promised to all humanity.

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This week we will explore Acts 2:1-21, the story of the Holy Spirit’s coming into the lives of Jesus’ followers. The Spirit can be likened to new wine - which can easily overpower us. Or not...

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This week we will explore Acts 2:1-21, the story of the Holy Spirit’s coming into the lives of Jesus’ followers. On that day, people heard them speaking in their own languages. In what language do the people around you need to hear the Good News?

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This week we will explore Acts 2:1-21, the story of the Holy Spirit’s coming into the lives of Jesus’ followers. Have you had that experience?

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Today we explore Acts 1:6-14, the story of Jesus’ ascension into heaven.

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Today we will explore Acts 1:6-14, which tells of Jesus' ascension into heaven - and what he promised and commanded his followers before he left.

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This week we will explore John 17:1-11, in which Jesus prays for his followers – then and now. He is preparing them for his final departure, which happens when he ascends into heaven. Listen on!

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This week we will explore John 17:1-11, in which Jesus prays for his followers – then and now. At least one of his prayers has never been answered in any way we can see...

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This week we explore John 14:15-21, in which Jesus talks about gifts and love - so much love it surrounds and supports us.

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This week we will explore John 14:15-21, in which Jesus talks about gifts and love, a love that will never quit us.

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This week we will explore John 14:15-21, in which Jesus talks about gifts and love, and how he would dwell within them through his Holy Spirit. Are you aware of his holy presence in you?

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This week we will explore John 14:15-21, in which Jesus talks about gifts and love. Can we increase our capacity to give and receive love ?

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This week we will explore John 14:15-21, in which Jesus talks about gifts and love. Are we willing to receive his love without doing anything to earn it?

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This week we explore John 14:1-14, things Jesus said to his followers on his last night with them. He told them God would work greater things through them than even they'd seen in him. Is that possible?

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This week we will explore John 14:1-14, things Jesus said to his followers on his last night with them. He said if they have seen him, they have seen the Father. Might we be able to say that if people have seen us, they have seen Jesus?

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This week we will explore John 14:1-14, things Jesus said to his followers on his last night with them. In that conversation it became apparent they didn't know him as well as he hoped. How well do you know Him?

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This week we explore John 14:1-14, things Jesus said to his followers on his last night with them. He said he was the way to know the Father - have we tried?

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This week we will explore John 14:1-14, things Jesus said to his followers on his last night with them. He started by saying he was going somewhere

to prepare a place for them.

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Today we explore Acts 2:42-47, which shows a christian community growing in joy and faith - and people.

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This week we will explore John 10:1-10, in which Jesus compares himself to a shepherd and reminds us that he came that we might have life in abundance. What increases life for you?

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This week we will explore John 10:1-10, in which Jesus compares himself to a shepherd, and us to sheep. Where do sheep find nurture? In the sheepfold -or in th pasture?

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This week we will explore John 10:1-10, in which Jesus compares himself to a shepherd. He says his sheep know his voice - do you?

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This week we will explore John 10:1-10, in which Jesus compares himself to a shepherd - and a gate. Huh?

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This week we will explore Luke 24:13-35, about an encounter two of Jesus’ disciples had with Jesus on the road. Where do you last encounter him?

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This week we will explore Luke 24:13-35, about an encounter two of Jesus’ disciples had with Jesus on the road. They didn't recognize him until he joined them for supper and broke bread and blessed it.

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This week we will explore Luke 24:13-35, about an encounter two of Jesus’ disciples had with Jesus on the road. He explained the scriptures to them - showing them the road that had led to this moment, as well as the road ahead.

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This week we will explore Luke 24:13-35, about an encounter two of Jesus’ disciples had with Jesus on the road. They confess their disappointment at Jesus' death and now missing body. When have you felt disappointment by God?

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This week we will explore Luke 24:13-35, about an encounter two of Jesus’ disciples had with Jesus on the road. We never know when we might run into him.

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This Easter week we will explore several encounters Jesus’ disciples had with their risen Lord. Today we look at John 20:19-31.

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This Easter week we will explore several encounters Jesus’ disciples had with their risen Lord. Today we look at Mark 16:1-15,20. Today’s reflection is:

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This Easter week we will explore several encounters Jesus’ disciples had with their risen Lord. Today we look at John 21:1-14. Today’s reflection is:

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This Easter week we will explore several encounters Jesus’ disciples had with their risen Lord. Today we look atLuke 24:36b-48.

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This Easter week we will explore several encounters Jesus’ disciples had with their risen Lord. Today we look at Luke 24:13-35.

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This Easter week we will explore several encounters Jesus’ disciples had with their risen Lord. Today we look at John 20:11-18, which finds us with Mary Magdalen in the garden outside Jesus' now-empty tomb.

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This week Water Daily looks at the gospel reading appointed for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer.Today we explore John 19:16-30. Today we will hear from Mary of Magdala, one of his followers.

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This week Water Daily will look at the gospel reading appointed for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer.Today we are looking at John 13:1-17. Let’s hear from:

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This week Water Daily will look at the gospel reading appointed for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer.Today we are looking at John 13:21-32. Let’s hear from the other Judas.

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This week Water Daily will look at the gospel reading appointed for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer.Today we are looking at John 12:20-26.

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This Holy Week Water Daily will look at the gospel reading appointed for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer. Today we are looking at John 12:1-11. Let’s hear from Lazarus of Bethany.

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This week we explore Matthew 21:1-11, the story of Palm Sunday, when the cries of "Hosanna" and "Blessed are you!" to Jesus quickly turned to "Crucify him!" How does a change like that happen?

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This week we explore Matthew 21:1-11, the story of Palm Sunday. In it, people ask "Who is this Jesus guy?" How do you answer?

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This week we explore Matthew 21:1-11, the story of Palm Sunday. Jesus had a way of getting what he needed.... God still does, and often through us.

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This week we explore Matthew 21:1-11, the story of Palm Sunday.

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This week we explore Matthew 21:1-11, the story of Palm Sunday. Jerusalem is where our story begins and ends.

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This week we explore John 11:1-45, in which Jesus revives a man four days dead and buried. This story invites us to examine our own feelings about death - and life.

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This week we explore John 11:1-45, in which Jesus revives a man four days dead and buried. How did that man experience coming back to life?

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This week we explore John 11:1-45, in which Jesus revives a man four days dead and buried. The man's sisters embody two different ways of connecting to God - which are you more like?

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This week we explore John 11:1-45, in which Jesus revives a man four days dead and buried. In his conversation with the man's sister, he reveals who he is.

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This week we explore John 11:1-45, in which Jesus revives a man four days dead and buried. Why did he wait till he had died? What is it with God's timing.

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This week we explore John 9:1-41, in which Jesus restores sight to a man born blind, and tells the religious leaders they are blind. What does he mean?

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This week we explore John 9:1-41, in which Jesus restores sight to a man born blind – and gets into all kinds of trouble. The man he heals displays a remarkable ability to turn that trouble back on the authorities interrogating him. We can speak truth to power to, with God's Spirit alive in us...

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This week we explore John 9:1-41, in which Jesus restores sight to a man born blind – and gets into all kinds of trouble.

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This week we explore John 9:1-41, in which Jesus restores sight to a man born blind. Nobody around this man can believe that this really happened - must have been to some other guy. Why is it so hard for us to believe the impossible?

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. This week we explore John 9:1-41, in which Jesus restores sight to a man born blind. That's impossible - but the impossible is God's specialty.

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This week we explore John 4:5-42, the story of an encounter between Jesus and a woman at a well. When she discovers who Jesus is, she runs back to tell the people of her town; her excitement cannot be contained. When do you tell your God stories?

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This week we explore John 4:5-42, the story of an encounter between Jesus and a woman at a well. They get to talking about worship - how do you best connect to the holy?

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This week we explore John 4:5-42, the story of an encounter between Jesus and a woman at a well. They keep talking past each other - but somehow she stays in the conversation.

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This week we explore John 4:5-42, the story of an encounter between Jesus and a woman at a well. He tells her about some "living water" that never runs out - what do you wish would never run out in your life?

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This week we explore John 4:5-42, the story of an encounter between Jesus and a woman at a well. Today we explore the who/when/where's of this story so we might find ourselves in it.

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This week we explore John 3:1-17, in which Jesus talks about God's great love for the world, love, not condemnation.

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This week we explore John 3:1-17, the story of a conversation between Jesus and an influential leader. Jesus suggests that healing and forgiveness can come from contemplating sinfulness and disease - how does that work?

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As Lent begins, this week we explore John 3:1-17, the story of a conversation between Jesus and an influential leader in which Jesus contrasts "flesh" (human nature) and "spirit" (life of faith). This might be likened to two different operating systems.

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As Lent begins, this week we explore John 3:1-17, the story of a conversation between Jesus and an influential leader in which Jesus talks about being born of the Spirit. What does that mean to you?

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As Lent begins, this week we explore John 3:1-17, the story of a conversation between Jesus and an influential leader. When was your last conversation?

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As Lent begins, this week we explore Matthew 4:1-11, the story of Jesus being tempted by the enemy of human nature. He won that battle, and with his life in us we can win ours.

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As Lent begins, this week we explore Matthew 4:1-11, the story of Jesus being tempted by the enemy of human nature. Today we reflect on the temptation to wield power.

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As Lent begins, this week we explore Matthew 4:1-11, the story of Jesus being tempted by the enemy of human nature. Today we examine the temptation to be safe, which can get in the way of living by faith.

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As Lent begins, this week we explore Matthew 4:1-11, the story of Jesus being tempted by the enemy of human nature. Temptation often begins with our appetites...

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Today let’s look at the first temptation we read about in Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 - and how temptation works on us.

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This week we explore Matthew 17:1-9, the story of Jesus taking three followers up a mountain and revealing his God-self to them. But then they had to come back down...

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This week we explore Matthew 17:1-9, the story of a hike up a mountain that turned into a magical mystery tour. It can be very frightening when the reality of God breaks into our earthly reality...

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This week we explore Matthew 17:1-9, the story of a hike up a mountain that turned into a magical mystery tour. Peter's response to the amazing experience was to build shelters to stay in, to never let that moment end. The way of faith trusts there will be more magical moments to come.

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This week we explore Matthew 17:1-9, the story of a hike up a mountain that turned into a magical mystery tour, with quite a light show. There was an audio portion too...

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This week we explore Matthew 17:1-9, the story of a hike up a mountain that turned into a magical mystery tour. That can happen when we head away from our daily routines.

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Today we'll look at John 15:9-17, in which Jesus talks about love and his desire that his followers bear fruit. In fact, he says, he chose them for that. Do you know you are chosen?

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This week we explore Matthew 5: 21-30, in which Jesus says a lot of very harsh things, including about divorce - was he just out of touch?

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This week we explore Matthew 5: 21-30, in which Jesus says a lot of very harsh things, including suggesting that our thoughts and feelings are as serious areas of sin as our actions can be. What's wrong with lust anyway?

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This week we explore Matthew 5: 21-30, in which Jesus says a lot of very harsh things, such as suggesting that our words and anger can leave lasting wounds. Our thoughts can too.

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This week we explore Matthew 5: 21-30, in which Jesus says a lot of very harsh things. Before we engage these hard teachings, let's ground ourselves in the love that Jesus proclaimed and demonstrated above all.

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This week we explore Matthew 5:13-20. Jesus' words might lend themselves to a striving harder to be "a good person." But in the life of God, we are loved into goodness, not the other way around.

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This week we explore Matthew 5:13-20, in which we overhear more of Jesus’ training session with his new followers. He talks about the demands of the Law - how do we measure up to that standard? Thanks be to God, Jesus has measured up for us!

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This week we explore Matthew 5:13-20, in which we overhear more of Jesus’ training session with his new followers. He tells them they are to be light for the world - where do you let Christ's light shine most brightly through you?

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This week we explore Matthew 5:13-20, in which we Jesus tells his new followers they are to be "salt for the earth." What are some of the properties of salt beyond bringing and eliciting flavor?

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This week we explore Matthew 5:13-20, in which we overhear more of Jesus’ training session with his new followers. He tells them they have to bring salt and light into their interactions - how "salty" are we?

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Today we explore Matthew 5:1-12, in which Jesus offers his new recruits some basic training. He reminds them that blessings come in all shapes and sizes.

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This week we explore the beginning of Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth. Paul writes about God choosing the weak, the foolish, the insignificant, to bring about justice. Does that include us?

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This week we explore the beginning of Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, which talks about why the cross is so important to Christian thinking and living. Many find it offensive or preposterous - what does the Cross mean for you?

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This week we explore the beginning of Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, which talks about why the cross is so important to Christian thinking and living. It doesn't make much sense in the way the world works.

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This week we explore the beginning of Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, which talks about why the cross is so important to Christian thinking and living. There were many in the early days of the Christian movement who thought it nonsense. What do you think?

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This week we explore Matthew 4:12-23, which tells of the start of Jesus' ministry - which demonstrated enormous power. That power is ours by faith.

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This week we explore Matthew 4:12-23, which tells of how Jesus began to put together his team. Everyone he asked followed him immediately - would we?

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This week we explore Matthew 4:12-23, which tells of how Jesus began to put together his team. Would you have gone if he stopped by your work or home and said, "Follow me... now?"

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This week we explore Matthew 4:12-23, which speaks of the light Jesus brought into the world. Where are you called to share that light?

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This week we explore Matthew 4:12-23, which tells of how Jesus began to put together his team. He moved to a home near many of them - but didn't spend much time there.

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This week we explore John 1:29-42, which tells about the first few people to discover Jesus, including Andrew and his brother Simon, whom Jesus promptly renamed Peter. What do you think Jesus calls you?

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This week we explore John 1:29-42, which tells about how people began to explore who Jesus was as his ministry began. Who has invited you to Come and See?

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. This week we explore John 1:29-42, which tells about the first few days of Jesus’ ministry following his baptism. John the Baptist refers to him as "The Lamb of God," which sends some of his followers off to follow Jesus. He asks them, "What are you looking for?" It's a good question for us too...

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This week we explore John 1:29-42, in which John the Baptist is told how he will recognize Jesus. How do we recognize him?

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This week we explore John 1:29-42, which tells about the first few days of Jesus’ ministry following his baptism. John the Baptist identifies him as the "Lamb of God," and points to him as the one to be followed. What do you say about Jesus?

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Today we explore Matthew 2:1-2, the story of the magi who followed a star - and found Jesus. What journeys are we being led into?

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This week we explore Matthew 3:13-17, the story of Jesus’ baptism, which included words of affirmation from God. This gift is given to us as well - are we aware of how beloved we are?

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This week we explore Matthew 3:13-17, the story of Jesus’ baptism by John, after which Jesus experienced the Spirit descending upon him. How do we experience that gift we are promised?

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. This week we explore Matthew 3:13-17, the story of Jesus’ baptism by John. Baptism involves water - and thus we have a daily reminder of the God's love and blessing in our lives.

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This week we explore Matthew 3:13-17, the story of Jesus’ baptism by John, to which Jesus willingly submitted. To what, or whom, are we willing to submit?

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Today we explore Luke 2:21-40, about Jesus’ being named – and what that name means for us. He invites us to use It - do you?

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This week we explore Luke 2:15-40, in which we are toid "Mary pondrered all these things in her heart." What do you suppose she was thinking? What do you think?

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Today we reflect on John 1:1-14, the gospel set for the First Sunday of Christmas, but this year superseded by the Gospel for the Feast of the Holy Name. Let's have a look anyway.

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Today we explore the shepherds in our Christmas story - and how the stories they told have come all the way down to use. What stories do we need to tell?

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This week we explore Luke 2:1-20, the story of how Jesus’ birth came about. God's production involved a huge cast and multiple locations!

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Today we explore some of the other readings appointed for Christmas - and the whole idea of God With Us...

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This week we explore Luke 2:1-20, the story of how Jesus’ birth came about. It was not a silent night, nor a calm one - so if we're feeling harried, we might just be one with the true Christmas spirit!

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This week we explore Luke 2:1-20, the story of how Jesus’ birth came about - which was in extreme circumstances, far from his family home. The company of the marginalized was his first community - and still is.

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This week we explore Luke 2:1-20, the story of how Jesus’ birth came about. It involved a lot of anxious waiting on the part of his parents... and centuries of waiting on the part of his people.

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This week we explore Matthew 1:18-25, in which we hear Matthew’s version of Jesus’ birth story, which involves Joseph as well as Mary. How did they respond to the radical change in plan announced by the angel? How do we?

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This week we explore Matthew 1:18-25, in which we hear Matthew’s version of Jesus’ birth story, in which Joseph features prominently. Joseph is able to obey, even an outrageous request. Can we?

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This week we explore Matthew 1:18-25, in which we hear Matthew’s version of Jesus’ birth story, the story of Emmanu-el, God With Us. How does it affect you knowing God is with you, not far away?

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This week we explore Matthew 1:18-25, in which we hear Matthew’s version of Jesus’ birth story. In that version, God speaks through dreams, not direct angelic encounters. How does God communicate with you?

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This week we explore Matthew 1:18-25, in which we hear Matthew’s version of Jesus’ birth story, in which Joseph features more prominently than Mary. Joseph rises to the challenges presented to him and supports both Mary and Jesus. Who has "stepped up" for us?

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Today we explore Isaiah 35:1-10, a beautiful prophecy of restoration and wholeness for those exiled from their homeland. What "home" do you yearn for?

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Today we explore Isaiah 35:1-10, a beautiful prophecy of restoration and wholeness. What in our lives feels dry, pained, in need of healing?

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This week we explore Matthew 11:2-11, in which we meet John the Baptist much later in his life, and hear Jesus talk about him. He said that as great as John was, his followers would be even greater? Do you feel you are?

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This week we explore Matthew 11:2-11, in which we meet John the Baptist much later in his life, and hear Jesus talk about him. What do you think a "holy leader" should be like?

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This week we explore Matthew 11:2-11, in which we meet John the Baptist much later in his life, in prison, wondering if Jesus was for real. Sometimes we have moments like that - so we need to have our God stories at the ready to remind ourselves, and others, of God's goodness and power.

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This week we explore Matthew 3:1-12, in which we meet John the Baptist, who offered water and predicted the fire that Jesus would bring. Are we ready for Holy Spirit fire?

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This week we explore Matthew 3:1-12, in which we meet John the Baptist, who insisted we will be judged by the fruit of our lives. What does that mean in the light of God's grace in Jesus?

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This week we explore Matthew 3:1-12, in which we meet John the Baptist, who challenges us to go beyond saying, "I'm sorry" to actually making changes in our lives.

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This week we explore Matthew 3:1-12, in which we meet John the Baptist. His mission to prepare people to receive the coming Christ. In some ways, our Advent work is about making a road for Jesus to reach us by.

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This week we explore Matthew 3:1-12, in which we meet John the Baptist. He is just the antidote we need to the consumerism and stress of this season.

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This week we explore Matthew 24:36-44, in which Jesus tells his followers to stay alert and ready – God might come at any moment. How might we cultivate more "wakefulness" into our lives?

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Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States - how might we cultivate gratitude in order to be more joyful?

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This week we explore Matthew 24:36-44, in which Jesus tells his followers to stay alert and ready – God might come at any moment. What if the same were true of our Thanksgiving guests? Would we be ready?

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This week we anticipate Thanksgiving - why not start the gratitude early? It's a great stress-reducer...

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This week we explore Matthew 24:36-44, in which Jesus tells his followers to stay alert and ready – God might come at any moment. But for many Americans the readiness we need is for Thanksgiving; Advent can wait. Can we do both?

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This week we explore Luke 23:33-43 and the kingship of Christ – who seemed to have no power the world recognized. But God's power kicks in when we lay ours down.

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This week we explore Luke 23:33-43 and the kingship of Christ – who looked like no king the world has ever seen. He still doesn't - as now he is mostly seen through us.

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This week we explore Luke 23:33-43 and the kingship of Christ – who looked like no king the world has ever seen, and extended power from the place of greatest powerlessness.

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This week we explore Luke 23:33-43 and the kingship of Christ – who looked like no king the world has ever seen. How can we keep faith alive when it looks like maybe we were wrong about Jesus?

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This week we explore Luke 23:33-43 and the kingship of Christ – who looked like no king the world has ever seen. Can we follow his way of forgiveness?

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Today we explore Isaiah 65:17-25, a prophecy of justice and security. Can we bring God's vision of peace into being with our faith?

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. Today we explore Isaiah 65:17-25, a prophecy of justice and security. How might we participate with God in bringing about this restored creation?

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Today we explore Luke 21:5-19, in which Jesus talks about the end of the world and persecution. He tells his followers their faith will be tried by persecution. How would we fare?

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Today we explore Luke 21:5-19, in which Jesus talks about the end of the world and persecution – oh joy! Can we ever feel fine about endings?

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Today we explore Luke 21:5-19, in which Jesus talks about the end of the world and persecution – oh joy! Do we really need to talk about the end of the world?

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Today we explore Luke 6:20-31, in which Jesus taught his disciples to expect both blessings and woes, and ends with this simple advice: Do to others as you would have them do to you. Why is so hard to do something so obviously to our benefit?

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Today we explore Luke 6:20-31, in which Jesus taught his disciples to expect both blessings and woes, and invited them to give freely, even when stolen from. Can we live this way?

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Today we explore Luke 6:20-31, in which Jesus taught his disciples to expect both blessings and woes. And he invites us to be a source of blessing, even to those who are enemies. Can we do that?

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Today we explore Luke 6:20-31, in which Jesus taught his disciples to expect both blessings and woes, walking a fine line between acceptance and rejection.

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Today we explore Luke 6:20-31, in which Jesus taught his disciples to expect both blessings and woes. Does it really have to be both?

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Today we explore Luke 19:1-10, a story of tree-climbing and transformation. Jesus' forgiveness loosens a notorious person's heart. It can do the same for us.

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Today we explore Luke 19:1-10, a story of tree-climbing and transformation. Transformation happens more readily in an environment of accepting love.

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Today we explore Luke 19:1-10, a story of tree-climbing and transformation. Sometimes we need to get close to some loathsome people to bring healing and transformation to them...

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Today we explore Luke 19:1-10, a story of tree-climbing and transformation. How would you feel if you learned Jesus was coming to dinner tonight?

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. Today we explore Luke 19:1-10, a story of tree-climbing and transformation. What or who would you climb a tree to see?

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Today we explore Luke 18:9-14, in which Jesus tells a story about self-righteousness and humility. Self-righteousness and religion go together really well; humility goes better for relationships.

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Today we explore Luke18:9-14, in which Jesus tells a story about self-righteousness and humility - and restoration of our status as saints. That's what justification is all about.

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. Today we explore Luke18:9-14, in which Jesus tells a story about self-righteousness and humility. Seeing ourselves clearly opens us to grace.

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Today we explore Luke18:9-14, in which Jesus tells a story about self-righteousness and humility. We are good because God says so, not because we always manage it on our own.

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Today we explore Luke18:9-14, in which Jesus tells a story about self-righteousness and humility. Do we feel righteous or unworthy?

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Today we explore the story from Genesis about Jacob wrestling with an angel - or was it God?

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Today we explore Luke 18:1-8, in which Jesus tells a story about persistence in prayer. That's another word for faith - which is built up when we recall all the ways God has blessed us.

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Today we explore Luke18:1-8, in which Jesus tells a story about persistence in prayer - and justice. Where do we feel justice is slow in coming - and what are we doing about it?

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Today we explore Luke18:1-8, in which Jesus tells a story about persistence in prayer. He gives two rather unappealing characters - what attributes do we share with the powerless and the powerful?

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Today we explore Luke18:1-8, in which Jesus tells a story about persistence in prayer. What prayers are you afraid to pray/

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Today we explore Luke 17:11-19, a story of kindness, healing – and gratitude. Why stop at healing for our bodies and minds when God can make us whole in spirit too?

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Today we explore Luke 17:11-19, a story of kindness, healing – and gratitude. God's power shows up in our lives as we walk in faith.

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Today we explore Luke 17:11-19, a story of kindness, healing – and gratitude. Gratitude is such a gift to ourselves and everyone around us.

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Today we explore Luke 17:11-19, a story of kindness, healing – and gratitude. Sometimes we discover as we go along that healing has occurred - that is one fruit of faithful prayer.

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Today we explore Luke 17:11-19, a story of kindness, healing – and gratitude. Often that is needed most by the people we keep at a distance.

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Today we explore Luke 17:5-10, in which Jesus explains what real faith looks like. And faith sometimes involves waiting... that is the most robust act of faith.

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Today we explore Luke 17:5-10, in which Jesus explains what real faith looks like. Faith is not a solo sport!

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Today we explore Luke 17:5-10, in which Jesus explains what real faith looks like. What are you being invited to take spiritual authority over?

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Today we explore Luke 17:5-10, in which Jesus explains what real faith looks like. It's not the quantity but the quality that counts.

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Today we explore Luke 17:5-10, in which Jesus explains what real faith looks like when his disciples ask for more of it. We need a lot of faith to forgive as much as Jesus asks us to!

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Today we explore Luke 16:19-31, in which Jesus gives a dire warning about greed and ignoring the needs around us. Warnings don't often motivate us to change - love does.

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Today we explore Luke 16:19-31, in which Jesus gives a dire warning about greed and ignoring the needs around us. There are eternal consequences to our choices, it would appear... and grace, though not much in this story.

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Today we explore Luke 16:19-31, in which Jesus gives a dire warning about greed and ignoring the needs around us. How long will we tolerate global poverty when we have the resources to help?

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Today we explore Luke 16:19-31, in which Jesus gives a dire warning about greed and ignoring the needs around us. It's hard to attend to needs without coming close to people's wounds...

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Today we explore Luke 16:19-31, in which Jesus gives a dire warning about greed and ignoring the needs around us. We start with awareness of the feasts we enjoy.

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Today we explore Luke 16:1-13, in which Jesus talks about the challenges of wealth to the spiritual life. He says we can't serve both God and wealth... how's that going for us?

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Today we explore Luke 16:1-13, in which Jesus talks about the challenges of wealth to the spiritual life. Where do we look to secure our future - God, or the world?

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Today we explore Luke 16:1-13, in which Jesus tells a story about a wily and resourceful manager. When do we try out our own strategies instead of trusting God's?

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Today we explore Luke 16:1-13, in which Jesus tells a story about an ethically challenged employee facing a tough talk with his boss. How do we feel about evaluations of our performance?

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Today we explore Luke 16:1-13, in which Jesus talks about the challenges of wealth to the spiritual life. What is our relationship with money and faith?

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Today we explore I Timothy 1:12-17, in which St Paul describes himself as having been one of those lost sheep found by Jesus.

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Today we explore Luke 15:1-10, in which Jesus tells some stories about things lost and found, by which he means sinners who repent and are restored to relationship with God and others. Do we rejoice when we witness forgiveness?

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. Today we explore Luke 15:1-10, in which Jesus tells some stories about things lost and found. When have you been found?

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Today we explore Luke 15:1-10, in which Jesus tells some stories about things lost and found. Can we risk leaving the already found to go seek the lost?

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Today we explore Luke 15:1-10, in which Jesus tells some stories about things lost and found, because religious leaders are challenging kind of people he allowed to hang with him. Which group would we be in?

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Today we explore Luke 14:25-33, in which Jesus invites us to love him above all else, and everyone else... can we be disciples if we take the slow road?

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Today we explore Luke 14:25-33, in which Jesus says that following him comes at a cost - he invites us to give away everything we have. Most of us are not there yet... how do we loosen our grip?

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Today we explore Luke 14:25-33, in which Jesus says that following him comes at a cost. Are we willing to shift our priorities God-ward?

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Today we explore Luke 14:25-33, in which Jesus says that following him comes at a cost - a radical change in priorities, and maybe even danger. Are we willing to follow anyway?

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Today we explore Luke 14:25-33, in which Jesus says that following him comes at a cost, including expanding our definition of who is our family.

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Today we explore Luke 14:1,7-14, in which Jesus tells us to welcome people we might not ordinarily be caught dead with. We will be caught "alive" with them.

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Today we explore Luke 14:1,7-14, in which Jesus tells us how to compile our guest lists - and we may not like it!

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Today we explore Luke 14:1,7-14, in which Jesus gives lessons in etiquette. Today we explore the virtue of humility - seeing ourselves clearly.

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Today we explore Luke 14:1,7-14, in which Jesus gives lessons in etiquette. Angling for the best seat doesn't always work out.

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This week we explore Luke 14:1,7-14, in which Jesus goes to a dinner party at which he is closely scrutinized. Do we spend enough time trying to figure Jesus out?

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Today we explore Luke 13:10-17, in which Jesus demonstrates the healing power of God. He wants us to use that gift!

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Today we explore Luke 13:10-17, in which Jesus gets in trouble for healing on the Sabbath. What else could God's most loving gift be for than bringing wholeness to all of humanity?

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Today we explore Luke 13:10-17, in which Jesus heals a woman crippled for 18 years. Her first response is to praise God. That's a good habit to cultivate.

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Today we explore Luke 13:10-17, in which Jesus gets in trouble for doing a good thing. He heals a woman no one imagined could be healed. What about us?

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Today we explore Luke 13:10-17, in which Jesus gets in trouble for healing a woman who never expected to be healed. What do we put up with because it doesn't occur to us that God's power extends to that situation?

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Today we’ll look at Hebrews 11:29 -12:2, which speaks of the saints who have gone before us as a cloud of witnesses surrounding and encouraging us in our faith. What a resource!

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Today we explore Isaiah 5:1-7, a parable about God and God’s people, in which the people were compared to wild grapes. God invites us to become the sweet, nourishing grapes the vine-grower intended us to be.

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Today we explore Isaiah 5:1-7, a parable about a vineyard representing God and God’s people. Hint: We're the grapes!

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Today we explore Luke 12:49-56, in which Jesus suggests we learn to discern what is happening in the spiritual realm so we can be his agents of transformation.

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Today we explore Luke 12:49-56, in which Jesus makes some surprising pronouncements about this mission - he says he has come to bring not peace, but division. What does he mean - and could it be good news?

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Today we explore Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, which talks about faith and how to enjoy all that God has blessed us with, while living ready to move to the next blessing. That's a tricky balance.

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Today we explore Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, which talks about faith. Faith requires the ability to look beyond what is right in front of us, to discern the blessings God is bringing into being.

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Today we explore Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, which talks about faith. Faith by its nature means believing in what we cannot see - and often what we can see gets in the way of our faith.

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Today we explore Genesis 15:1-6, a story about an impossible promise. Can we believe God's promises to us, even when they seem impossible? That's the definition of faith.

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Today we explore Genesis 15:1-6, a story about an impossible promise. Can we trust God's promises when we don't always see what we want?

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This week we explore Luke 12:13-21,in which Jesus tells a story about greed – and priorities. A God-ward focus leads to more love, more life.

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This week we explore Luke 12:13-21,in which Jesus tells a story about greed – and priorities. When we're focused on our own security, it's hard to put our trust in God.

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This week we explore Luke 12:13-21,in which Jesus tells a story about greed – and priorities. Today we wonder about how much stuff is too much.

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This week we explore Luke 12:13-21, in which Jesus tells a story about greed – and priorities. Are we freed or bound by our possessions and wealth?

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This week we explore Luke 12:13-21, in which Jesus tells a story about greed – and priorities. Greed is often rooted in our perception of unfairness - which can be pretty subjective.

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This week we explore Luke 11:1-13, in which Jesus teaches his followers about prayer. Prayer gives us access to much more than our "list." It unlocks the gifts God has for us.

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This week we explore Luke 11:1-13, in which Jesus teaches his followers about prayer. The gifts God wants us to have are all available as we ask, and seek, and knock at the doors of grace.

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This week we explore Luke 11:1-13,in which Jesus teaches his followers about prayer. Do we annoy God when we keep praying for the same thing over and over?

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This week we explore Luke 11:1-13, in which Jesus teaches his followers about prayer. Some of what he taught comes naturally to us; some of it we need to cultivate to deepen our relationship with God.

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This week we explore Luke 11:1-13, in which Jesus teaches his followers about prayer, which is simply conversation with God. Where do you pray best?

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This week we explore Luke 10:38-42,a story about a dinner party and family dynamics. Jesus clearly picks a side - we should pay attention to what he says is better.

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This week we explore Luke 10:38-42,a story about a dinner party and family dynamics. It's easy to get so distracted by worries that we miss the outcomes we were working toward in the first place.

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This week we explore Luke 10:38-42,a story about a dinner party and family dynamics. Those dynamics include some classic triangulation - which never leads to wholeness.

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This week we explore Luke 10:38-42,a story about a dinner party and family dynamics. One sister worked while the other sat at Jesus' feet, listening to him. That is what prayer can be if we can cultivate our ability to listen deeply.

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This week we explore Luke 10:38-42, a story about a dinner party and family dynamics. Can you imagine hosting a dinner for Jesus in your home?

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This week we explore Luke 10:25-37,in which Jesus tells a story about what it means to be a neighbor – and accept a neighbor. One thing it means is to go beyond minimal expectations and surface help to effect long-lasting transformation and healing.

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This week we explore Luke 10:25-37, in which Jesus tells a story about what it means to be a neighbor – and accept a neighbor. It starts with knowing when God is inviting us to respond.

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This week we explore Luke 10:25-37,in which Jesus tells a story about what it means to be a neighbor – and accept a neighbor. How do we define who our neighbor is?

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This week we explore Luke 10:25-37, in which Jesus tells a story about what it means to be a neighbor – and accept a neighbor. Being religious doesn't get us as far as entering into relationship with God does.

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This week we explore Luke 10:25-37, in which Jesus tells a story about what it means to be a neighbor – and accept a neighbor. How does this story speak to us as a nation celebrating our independence?

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This week we explore Luke 10:1-11,16-20,in which Jesus gives his disciples training before they head out on their first mission. As they return, they rejoice at the way his power worked through them. When have we last had that experience?

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This week we explore Luke 10:1-11,16-20, in which Jesus gives his disciples training before they head out on their first mission. Among those instructions were to accept hospitality wherever it was offered, and stay put until they left that town. To truly receive means yielding control.

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This week we explore Luke 10:1-11,16-20,in which Jesus gives his disciples training before they head out on their first mission. He told them to speak peace to the places and people they met - what if we did that more intentionally? We could change the world!

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This week we explore Luke 10:1-11,16-20,in which Jesus gives his disciples training before they head out on their first mission. He told them to pack nothing - how can we be effective if we bring nothing? Maybe more?

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This week we explore Luke 10:1-11,16-20,in which Jesus gives his disciples training before they head out on their first mission. These words are for us too.

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This week we explore Luke 9:51-62,which shows the level of commitment needed to be a follower of Jesus. He told would-be disciples not even to say goodbye to their families, just come with him. Can we love Jesus AND our loved ones?

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. This week we explore Luke 9:51-62, which shows the level of commitment needed to be a follower of Jesus. He said that means to put the Life of God first, before all other commitments, even to our families.

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This week we explore Luke 9:51-62, which shows the level of commitment needed to be a follower of Jesus - which sometimes includes not knowing where you're going to lay your head. Are we willing to follow at all costs?

(Here are links to the songs referenced: “I Will Follow Him, ” and “I Will Follow,"

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This week we explore Luke 9:51-62,which shows the level of commitment needed to be a follower of Jesus. Sometimes we're tempted to dismiss people who've rejected our ministry or our message - yet that is not the way of Jesus. How might we learn to call down Holy Spirit fire to empower our work in God's name?

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This week we explore Luke 9:51-62,which shows the level of commitment needed to be a follower of Jesus. Sometimes that means being willing to be hospitable to people we don't like or trust.

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This week we explore Luke 8:26-39,a story about Jesus healing a man physically, mentally and spiritually. The man wants to stay with him, but Jesus sends him home to tell his good news among his own people. Jesus asks the same of us!

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This week we explore Luke 8:26-39,a story about Jesus healing a man physically, mentally and spiritually – and making his neighbors really afraid. Seeing the power of God up close can do that to us...

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This week we explore Luke 8:26-39,a story about Jesus healing a man physically, mentally and spiritually. He started by separating the person from the evils perpetrated by him, and healing the person. What if we used that strategy more often?

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This week we explore Luke 8:26-39,a story about Jesus healing a man physically, mentally and spiritually. This man was so broken and isolated, he lived among the tombs. Who do we know who's living among the dead - and how might we bring them life?

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This week we explore Luke 8:26-39, a story about Jesus invited his followers to put out into the water and go "to the other side." The life of faith always calls us to explore the other side...

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Today we reflect on another reading appointed for next Sunday, Romans 5:1-5, which talks about how God's love is poured into our hearts: Through the Holy Spirit. That gift never runs out.

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This week we explore the Holy Trinity, using John 16:12-15 as a jumping off place. As Jesus describes the interplay of love between Father, Son, Spirit, and us, we realize we've already received the fullness of love and understanding promised to us. Our work is to release it in ourselves and others.

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This week we explore the Holy Trinity, using John 16:12-15 as a jumping off place. Why do we know God as Three? Because Jesus spoke about God that way - and because God is all about relationship, and there are three entities in any relationship between two people. Wha???

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This week we explore the Holy Trinity, using John 16:12-15 as a jumping off place. As Jesus describes the Spirit's function, we realize the Spirit facilitates our communication with God, and God's with us. Are we listening?

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This week we explore the Holy Trinity, using John 16:12-15 as a jumping off place. Understanding God as three persons means God is a team and we have more ways to access the holy.

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Today we explore Acts 2:1-17, the story of Pentecost, when the Spirit was poured out in power upon Jesus' followers and they were able to proclaim the Good News to everyone around them, in their own languages. Is God inviting everyone to this party?

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Today we explore Acts 2:1-17, the story of Pentecost - which is the story of God's Word getting out to people who spoke many different languages. How fluent are we in God-speak?

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Today we explore Acts 2:1-17, the story of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit showed up in power. She's still showing up.

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Today we explore John 14:25-27, in which Jesus talks about the coming of the Holy Spirit and promises peace. That's a gift we need to learn to receive.

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This week we explore the Holy Spirit and what that gift means for us. Jesus' promised that it would bring God's love right to us forever.

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Today we explore Luke 24:44-53 and Acts 1:1-11, two accounts of Jesus ascending into heaven. His followers were told not to keep gazing heavenward but get busy furthering his mission. That goes for us too!

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Today we explore Luke 24:44-53 and Acts 1:1-11, two accounts of Jesus ascending into heaven. Before he departed be told his followers that they were to bear witness to him everywhere. How are we doing on that? Are witnesses - or in the witness protection program?

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Today we explore Luke 24:44-53 and Acts 1:1-11, two accounts of Jesus ascending into heaven. He told his followers to wait for what God had promised - but didn't say how long. Waiting on a promise can be hard!

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Today we explore John 17:20-26, a prayer Jesus prayed for his followers on his last night with them. He said the love of God would be in us, always, as he would also be. Do we feel it?

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This week we explore John 17:20-26, a prayer Jesus prayed for his followers on his last night with them. He prayed that his followers would be known for their unity - a prayer that has yet been unanswered, it would seem. How can we love one another even when we disagree so virulently?

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Today we talk about God’s healing stream extending throughout the world - and our call to be peace-makers, and ones who pray for peace.

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This week we explore John 5:1-9, about a time Jesus healed a man who’d been infirm for 38 years. He pronounced him well and told him to get up and walk. If we don't test it, how will we know we're healed? We need to walk into healing, not passively wait for it.

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This week we explore John 5:1-9, about a time Jesus healed a man who’d been infirm for 38 years - and was sure there was only one way he could be cured. But God always has another way...

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This week we explore John 5:1-9, about a time Jesus healed a man who’d been infirm for 38 years. Sometimes we resist healing as much as we desire it.

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This week we explore John 5:1-9, about a time Jesus healed a man who’d been infirm for 38 years. Where in your life might you be staying "stuck" in unsatisfactory circumstances because of a faint hope things will change?

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Today we explore Acts 11:1-18, in which Peter tells a story of how God turned his understanding upside-down – again. Not only upside-down, but wider than he could ever have imagined. God is always telling a story bigger than we realize.

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Today we explore Acts 11:1-18, in which Peter tells a story of how God turned his understanding upside-down – this time by telling him to make no distinctions between his own Jewish people and non-Jewish Gentiles. Our lives are based on making distinctions - can we live without them?

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Today we explore Acts 11:1-18, in which Peter tells a story of how God turned his understanding upside-down – again. Could the Good News really be intended for a much wider audience than Jesus' original followers thought?

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This week we explore John 13:3-35, in which Jesus talks about love as he says goodbye to his closest companions. He commands them to love one another - can we commanded to love?

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This week we explore John 13:3-35, in which Jesus talks about love as he says goodbye to his closest companions. No one likes a goodbye - but God has us covered.

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This week we explore John 10:22-30, in which Jesus talks about his connection to his followers. He likened himself to a shepherd - but that is not the comforting image we often associate with Jesus.

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This week we explore John 10:22-30, in which Jesus talks about his connection to his followers. He says no one can snatch them away from him - what comfort it can be to have freedom to explore while being held fast in love.

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This week we explore John 10:22-30, in which Jesus talks about his connection to his followers - who, he says, know his voice. Do we?

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This week we explore John 10:22-30, in which Jesus talks about his connection to his followers - which requires faith. Faith begets more faith.

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This week we explore John 10:22-30, in which Jesus talks about his connection to his followers.

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This week we explore John 21:1-19, going fishing with Jesus’ bewildered disciples who end up having breakfast with him on a beach. After feeding them, Jesus tells them their job is to feed others. Ours too.

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This week we explore John 21:1-19, going fishing with Jesus’ bewildered disciples, who ended up with a mighty catch with Jesus' help - and then were invited to a breakfast cookout on the beach with him. He invited them to add some of their fish to the feast - what is he inviting us to bring?

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This week we explore John 21:1-19, going fishing with Jesus’ bewildered disciples – and what a catch we get. It takes them awhile to recognize Jesus beckoning them - as it can take us awhile. But we can learn to spot him sooner...

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This week we go fishing with Jesus’ bewildered disciples – and what a catch we get. It flows better when we invite God into what we're doing.

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This week we go fishing with Jesus’ bewildered disciples – and what a catch we get. We see his disciples trying to go back to something they once knew, and it no longer works. The movement of God is always forward, not back.

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Today we reflect on Isaiah 65:17-25, a vision of a restored creation. This Earth Day invites us to fully embrace God's vision of a creation in harmony, and participate in God's mission to reclaim, restore and renew all of creation to wholeness.

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This week we reflect on John 20:19-31, about what happened Easter night. The writer of the Gospel of John says he wrote these stories down so that we might believe... what God-stories of yours might introduce somebody else to Jesus?

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Today we reflect on John 20:19-31, about what happened Easter night. Thomas got a lesson in faith - which is about believing in what you cannot see.

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Today we reflect on John 20:19-31, dropping in on Jesus’ disciples huddled in that upper room on Easter night. When he showed up inexplicably he had some business to attend to: giving them a super-power we all too often ignore.

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Today we reflect on John 20:19-31, dropping in on Jesus’ disciples huddled in that upper room on Easter night. We’re not the only ones dropping in….

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Each day this week we will use the gospel appointed for the day, and hear from one of the main characters in the story, as I imagine they might speak. I hope this will help engage your own imagination as you walk this story with Jesus. Today we reflect on Matthew 27:57-66, about how Jesus was buried. Today we hear from Joseph of Arimathea, who gave up his own tomb so Jesus could be buried. What can we offer?

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Each day this week we will use the gospel appointed for the day, and hear from one of the main characters in the story, as I imagine they might speak. I hope this will help engage your own imagination as you walk this story with Jesus. Today we look at John 19:25-37, about those who watched Jesus be crucified and die an agonizing death. Where was God?

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Each day this week we will use the gospel appointed for the day, and hear from one of the main characters in the story, as I imagine they might speak. I hope this will help engage your own imagination as you walk this story with Jesus.Today we reflect on John 13:21-32, about a disciple’s decision to betray his Master. Today we hear from Judas Iscariot.

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Today we reflect on John 12:20-26, about a remark Jesus made about grains of wheat and dying in order to live.

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Today we reflect on John 12:1-11, returning again to that dinner party in Bethany where Mary anointed Jesus’ feet with a whole jar of perfumed ointment.

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Each day this week we will use the gospel appointed for the day, and hear from one of the main characters in the story, as I imagine they might speak. I hope this will help engage your own imagination as you walk this story with Jesus.Today we reflect on John 13:1-17 and Matthew 26:69-75, the story of Jesus’ washing his disciples’ feet during a Passover meal and its effect on a disciple. It can be hard to receive love.

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This week we look at Luke 19:28-40, the story of Palm Sunday - on which Jesus said that if the praises of his followers were silenced, the very stones would sing in their stead. Do stones sing? I asked one once...

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This week welook at Luke 19:28-40, the story of Palm Sunday, in which we see an adoring crowd morph into a murderous mob. How does that happen - and how might we be agents of peace that help to prevent it?

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This week we look Luke 19:28-40, the story of Palm Sunday. We're told Jesus rode a colt into Jerusalem - that colt became a holy vessel, carrying Christ. We share that colt's vocation, as we're wiling to be consecrated to God's purposes.

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This week we look Luke 19:28-40, the story of Palm Sunday.

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This week we look Luke 19:28-40, the story of Palm Sunday. Today we explore the background to Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, where he would be arrested, tried and executed.

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This week we look at John 12:1-8, a story about a dinner party that went sideways when one host offers a gesture so extravagant as to appear wasteful. But Jesus defends her...

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This week we look at John 12:1-8, a story about a dinner party that went sideways when one of the hosts poured a jar of expensive perfumed oil on Jesus' feet. She was anointing the Anointed one, mirroring his self-offering with her own. Who in our lives needs to be loved so generously?

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This week welook at John 12:1-8, a story about a dinner party that went sideway when one of the hosts poured a wasteful amount of perfumed oil on Jesus' feet, to the outrage of some of the guests. Is it ever right to be wasteful when it comes to love? Let's ask God about that...

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This week we look at John 12:1-8, a story about a dinner party that went sideways. One of his hosts spread perfumed ointment on his feet - a lot of it, a gesture shocking in its intimacy and extravagance. Yet her giving, holding nothing back, is a model for us.

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This week welook at John 12:1-8, a story about a dinner party with Jesus at the home of some of his closest friends. Knowing Jesus had close friends makes him even more accessible to us.

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This week we look at Luke 15:1-3,11-32, a story of forgiveness and grace beyond measure. The father's forgiveness of his wastral son does not sit well with many people - especially not his older son, who has never done anything wrong in his life. But the realm of God, as Jesus makes clear, is a place not of fairness but of grace.

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This week welook at Luke 15:1-3,11-32, a story of forgiveness and grace beyond measure. As Jesus depicts the realm of God, it is a place where forgiveness is waiting for us, rushing toward us, not waiting for us to get around to "I'm sorry."

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This week welook at Luke 15:1-3,11-32, a story of forgiveness and grace beyond measure. As we see in the story, forgiveness begins when we see ourselves and our circumstances with clarity and humility.

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This week we look at Luke 15:1-3,11-32, a story of forgiveness and grace beyond measure. Often our desire for independence causes us to separate from God, other people - and ourselves.

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This week welook at Luke 15:1-3,11-32, a story of forgiveness and grace beyond measure. Jesus is accused of keeping bad company - and tells a story that invites us to contemplate what God considers "sinful" and "righteous." Turns out God is much more generous than most of us...

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This week welook at Luke 13:1-9, in which Jesus tells a story about a fig tree, an owner and a gardener. This gardener is someone who is invested in seeing the tree thrive, the way Jesus wants to see us thrive.

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This week we look at Luke 13:1-9, in which Jesus talks about fruitfulness - and how fertilizer can make a tree more fruitful. What restorative uses have we found for the "waste products" of our sorrows and failures?

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This week welook at Luke 13:1-9, in which Jesus talks about suffering and fruitfulness. Today we explore what it means to be fruitful in terms of our lives and spiritual lives.

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This week we look at Luke 13:1-9, in which Jesus talks about suffering and fruitfulness. He tells an odd tale of a fig tree in a vineyard - today we explore what the various pieces of that tale might represent in our lives.

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This week welook at Luke 13:1-9, in which Jesus talks about suffering and fruitfulness. He makes clear that suffering is never a "punishment" from God - but always an invitation to turn back to God.

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Today we look at Luke 13:6-9, in which Jesus tells a short story about an unfruitful fig tree. Jesus' parable invite us to wonder our way into multiple questions and interpretations - what does the tree represent? What about the owner and the gardener?

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This week welook at Luke 13:31-35, in which Jesus laments his fate, and that of Jerusalem, which he says has always rejected prophets whose message it did not like. When do we fall into that category?

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This week welook at Luke 13:31-35, in which Jesus laments his fate, and that of Jerusalem. He likens himself to a hen wishing he could gather the people under his wings, a rare feminine image for the divine in our scriptures. But Jesus does not sound very maternal here...

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This week we look at Luke 13:31-35, in which Jesus talks about "today, tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow." Is there a way here for us to understand the forward-rolling rhythm of God's movement - and begin to surf those waves?

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This week we look at Luke 13:31-35, in which Jesus laments his fate, and that of Jerusalem. Did those who warned him he might be killed really want to help - or get him out of the way?

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This week welook at Luke 4:1-13, the story of how Jesus endured a time of spiritual temptation and trial in the wilderness. It seems like he won this round with the devil, but evil would continue to chomp at his heels. What about ours?

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This week welook at Luke 4:1-13, the story of how Jesus endured a time of spiritual temptation and trial in the wilderness. One temptation was to trust that God would protect him even if he did something wildly self-destructive. On a smaller scale, do we fall prey to that temptation?

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This week welook at Luke 4:1-13, the story of how Jesus endured a time of spiritual temptation and trial in the wilderness. How do we become vulnerable to temptations to turn our focus away from God?

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This week welook at Luke 4:1-13, the story of how Jesus endured a time of spiritual temptation and trial in the wilderness.

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This week we look at Luke 4:1-13, the story of how Jesus endured a time of spiritual temptation and trial in the wilderness. As Lent starts Wednesday, we have our own opportunities to find some time in the desert.

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This week we look at Luke 9:28-43, a great story of what happened when Jesus took a few of his friends up a mountain to pray. Today we reflect on what happened when they came back down, from the spiritual high back into the messiness of life. That is where we spend most of our time... can we retain the sense of God's presence even here?

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This week we look at Luke 9:28-43, a great story of what happened when Jesus took a few of his friends up a mountain to pray. Several odd phemonena occurred, including their suddenly being enveloped in a cloud from which God's voice emerged. Can there be advantages to having our physical senses obscured from time to time?

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This week we look at Luke 9:28-43, a great story of what happened when Jesus took a few of his friends up a mountain to pray. Among the amazing things that happened were the sudden appearance of Moses and Elijah, hanging out and chatting with Jesus. You learn a lot about a person by who their friend are...

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This week we look at Luke 9:28-43, a great story of what happened when Jesus took a few of his friends up a mountain to pray. There he suddenly began to shine with dazzling brightness. Could that happen to us?

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This week welook at Luke 9:28-43, a great story of what happened when Jesus took a few of his friends up a mountain to pray. Mountains seem often to be places we have encounters with God - has that been your experience?

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This week we look at Luke 6:27-38, in which Jesus teaches the kind of sacrificial love that can induce us to forgive those who abuse us. Today we reflect on a story from the Hebrew Bible (Genesis 43:3-11,15), about a man who managed to do just that.

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This week welook at Luke 6:27-38, in which Jesus teaches what love really means in the Life of God. And love is incompatible with judgment, resentment, vengeance - Jesus invites us to live a life of releasing debts and grievances, and receiving blessing beyond measure.

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This week we look at Luke 6:27-38, in which Jesus teaches what love really means in the Life of God - and it includes treating others as you would like them to treat you. Does that extend to people who steal or beg from us?

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This week welook at Luke 6:27-38, in which Jesus teaches what love really means in the Life of God - and it's hard! It includes loving our enemies and those who wish us harm. How on earth can we do that?

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This week we look at Luke 6:27-38, in which Jesus teaches what love really means in the Life of God. And one thing it means is loving without expectation of return.

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Today we reflect on Jeremiah 17:5-10 - in which we are likened to trees, which thrive when planted near water. How do you nourish your spirit each day? (Here is a link to an On Being episode mentioned in the reflection.)

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This week welook at Luke 6:17-26, in which Jesus teaches his new disciples what to expect in following him - it's not going to be pretty, or easy, or safe, especially if they care a lot about what people think of them.

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This week we look at Luke 6:17-26, in which Jesus teaches about the upside-down-ness of the Realm of God. Today we explore the distortion that can result when we conflate the idea of "heaven" and "Kingdom of Heaven." The first is a "there and later" reality. The second very much here and now.

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This week we look at Luke 6:17-26, in which we learn that people crowded around to touch him, because "power came out from him." Today we discuss what electrical transformers do... and how we are called to be Transformers in Jesus' name.

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This week we look at Luke 6:17-26, in which Jesus teaches about the upside-down-ness of the Realm of God. He often demonstrated that upside-down-ness in the way he healed people at a word.

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This week we look at Luke 5:1-11, about how Jesus hooked a fisherman and reeled him in - and not only him, but a bunch of his friends too. What would induce these fishermen to leave their boats behind and follow Jesus? What would induce us?

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This week we look at Luke 5:1-11, about how Jesus hooked a fisherman and reeled him in. Peter's response to realizing he was in the presence of God was to be aware of his unworthiness. How do we react when the holy draws near to us?

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This week we look at Luke 5:1-11, about how Jesus hooked a fisherman and reeled him in with a catch of fish so abundant it was hard to haul it in. Abundance is a principle of God-Life - and God wants us to participate.

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This week we look at Luke 5:1-11, about how Jesus hooked a fisherman and reeled him in - but Simon had to take his advice against his own expert knowledge. Are we willing to let Jesus guide us in those areas where we are experts?

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This week we look at Luke 5:1-11, about how Jesus hooked a fisherman and reeled him in. He was at the lakeshore preaching, and so many people wanted to hear what he had to say, they nearly pushed him into the water. Where is that hunger for the Word of God in our day?

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This week we look at Luke 4:21-30, about Jesus’ visit to his hometown. They tried to shove him off a cliff, but we're told he just walked through the crowd and left. How might we remember Jesus' presence and peace in the mobs of our day, whether in person or online? Jesus is still passing through, transforming people and systems as he goes.

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This week we look at Luke 4:21-30, about Jesus’ visit to his hometown. His home congregation became enraged when he said he could do no miracles there. Have we ever become enraged when it seems God has disappointed us?

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This week we look at Luke 4:21-30, about Jesus’ visit to his hometown. He infuriated his townspeople when he suggested his powers among them were limited. How do we feel when it seems like God does not do what we know God CAN do?

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This week we look at Luke 4:21-30, about Jesus’ visit to his hometown. It did not go well, especially after he told them prophets are rarely honored or effective in their hometowns. How and when has Jesus disappointed us?

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This week we look at Luke 4:21-30, about Jesus’ visit to his hometown. It did not go well. It can be hard to see a familiar person in a new light - that is a challenge we face as well, if we've "known" Jesus all our lives. We may find we hardly know him at all. There's an invitation...

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This week we look at Luke 4:14-21, a story of Jesus going to his hometown synagogue. We are told he "was filled with the Spirit." How does it change us when we are Spirit-filled rather than working on our own strength?

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This week we look at Luke 4:14-21, a story of Jesus going to his hometown synagogue and shocking everyone when he said the prophecy he had just read was fulfilled - in him. How do we interpret the prophecies of the bible, or any part of it?

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This week we look at Luke 4:14-21, a story of Jesus going to his hometown synagogue and shocking everyone with what he said.

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This week we look at Luke 4:14-21, a story of Jesus going to his hometown synagogue and shocking everyone with what he said. He was admired by everyone in those early days - and knew better than to get hooked on the adulation. God's approval is what we need.

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This week we look at Luke 4:14-21, a story of Jesus going to his hometown synagogue and shocking everyone with what he said. Today's reflection holds up the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., who accepted his anointing to proclaim freedom to the captives. We share that anointing - will we live it out as Dr. King did?

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This week we look atJohn 2:1-11, about a time Jesus went to a wedding and when they ran out of wine, he did something amazing. Today we explore the principle of transformation that is at the heart of our understanding of God.

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This week we look at John 2:1-11, about a time Jesus went to a wedding and turned water into wine - vats of it. Our God is not a God of just-enough but of abundance beyond measure.

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This week we look atJohn 2:1-11, about a time Jesus went to a wedding and some interesting things happened with the wine. He told the servants to carry out specific instructions, and somewhere along the way water became wine. God always does the most amazing things through ordinary people...

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This week we look atJohn 2:1-11, about a time Jesus went to a wedding and some interesting things happened when the wine ran out. Faith vision often shows us that God meets scarcity with abundance,

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This week we look atJohn 2:1-11, about a time Jesus went to a wedding and some interesting things happened with the wine. We can bring Jesus along to the social occasions we enjoy too.

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This week we look atLuke 3:15-17, 21-22, the story of how Jesus was baptized.

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This week we look at Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, the story of how Jesus was baptized. The greatest gift we receive in baptism is the power of the Holy Spirit - do we use that gift, or leave it on the closet shelf?

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This week we explore Christian baptism, reflecting on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, the story of how Jesus was baptized. Today we discuss what it means to be a refugee, welcomed into the Realm of God, as Jesus was a refugee in this world.

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This week we look atLuke 3:15-17, 21-22, the story of how Jesus was baptized. Baptism confers forgiveness. How might our lives change if we carried with us the awareness that in Christ we are forgiven, already and forever?

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This week we look at Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, the story of how Jesus was baptized. Today we explore what it means to be adopted into the vast family of God.

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This week we look at Matthew 2:1-12, the story of sages who followed a star to find Jesus. What can we learn from them as we embark on the journey of a new year?

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This week we look at Matthew 2:1-12, the story of sages from other lands who followed a star to find Jesus. Their search led them to ask the current king where to find this new king the star portended - and that sent the current king into a paranoid panic and efforts to control what was beyond his control. That's what panic always does to us. How might we respond to the "uncontrollable" in our lives with faith and better strategies?

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This week we look at Matthew 2:1-12, the story of sages from other lands who followed a star to find Jesus. They had to plan their journey carefully, even if they weren't sure of their destination. What might we borrow from their wisdom as we live our live in God with greater purpose and intention?

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This week we look atMatthew 2:1-12, the story of sages from other lands who followed a star to find Jesus. What must their journey have been like, wanting to arrive but not even sure of their destination? How do we deal with that?

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This week we look at Matthew 2:1-2, the story of sages from other lands who followed a star to find Jesus. Who were these "wise men" and what motivated them to act on faith?

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This week we look atJohn 1:1-8, which sets out Christmas story into a cosmic context. As we celebrate Christ's birth tonight, we explore why God's Word had to become enfleshed in the first place - to bridge a communications breakdown we could not repair.

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This week we look at John 1:1-8, which sets out Christmas story into a cosmic context. John writes that those who believe in Christ are "made children of God." In this season of wonder, when our capacity for joy has been dimmed by so many challenges, can we live into this promise and let our inner child of God out to play?

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This week we look at John 1:1-8, which sets out Christmas story into a cosmic context. The writer calls John the Baptist a "witness to the Light." That is a calling we all share with him - to bring light, to proclaim light, to live light.

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This week we look at John 1:1-18, which sets our Christmas story into a cosmic context. John talks about Jesus as the Light of the world who overcomes the darkness... that's a message we could use right about now!

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This week we look atJohn 1:1-8, which sets out Christmas story into a cosmic context. The life of Jesus of Nazareth may have begun on that night in Bethlehem some 2,033 years ago, but the life of the Son of God came before all else. The One whose birth we celebrate this week gave birth to us!

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This week we look at Luke 1:39-55, the story of Elizabeth, and of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Today we explore the radical side of this courageous girl as articulated in the song we call "the Magnificat."

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This week we look at Luke 1:39-55, the story of Mary and Elizabeth and their unexpected, inexplicable pregnancies. As Mary receives confirmation that what that angel said was actually true, she utters a song of praise. What releases praise in us?

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This week we look atLuke 1:39-55, the story of unexpected, inexplicable pregnancies. When Mary is told by the Angel that she is to bear a son, though she has not been with a man, she believes and steps into that crazy promise. What do we sense God inviting us into? Can we believe and step in?

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This week we look atLuke 1:39-55, the story of unexpected, inexplicable pregnancies. When Mary goes to visit her elderly cousin Elizabeth, whom she has been told is now with child, the baby in Elizabeth's womb starts to do somersaults, and Elizabeth knows through the Spirit that she is in the presence of the mother of her Lord. What kind of amazing God-life are you and I carrying?

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This week we look atLuke 1:39-55, the story of unexpected, inexplicable pregnancies. We are told that Mary goes "with haste" to see her aged cousin Elizabeth, in the throes of her own unlikely pregnancy. There are times for waiting in life, and times to take decisive action.

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This week we look atLuke 3:7-18, the story of John the Baptizer in the wilderness. He made it clear he was not the Show - he was the opening act for the one who would redeem all things.

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This week we look atLuke 3:7-18, the story of John the Baptizer in the wilderness. He spoke of judgment and fire - hard to find the Good News in that. Yet Christianity also has positive associations with fire - the Holy Spirit, the purifying love of God.

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This week we look atLuke 3:7-18, the story of John the Baptizer in the wilderness. He told those in authority not to abuse their power - how might we communicate that message to people in our own day?

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This week we look a tLuke 3:7-18, the story of John the Baptizer in the wilderness. As we take in his warnings about greed, how might we loosen our grip on our "too much?" (Here is the link to the Giving Tree for foster youth I mention in this episode.)

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This week we look at Luke 3:7-18, the story of John the Baptizer in the wilderness. John was capable of a really good rant on occasion - when is that a holy thing?

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Today we turn from Sunday's gospel to the story of two elders whom God invited into our story of Incarnation, Zechariah and Elizabeth, the aged parents of John the Baptist. This imagined monologue is based on Luke 1:5-25. Might we find some of our own stories in Zechariah's?

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This week we look Luke 3:1-6, in which we meet John the Baptizer, who spoke of a level road for God to come into our lives. That level road becomes a place we can walk with God through our highs and our lows.

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This week we look Luke 3:1-6, in which we meet John the Baptizer, who's mission it was to prepare people to receive Jesus. This is still our mission...

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This week we look Luke 3:1-6, in which we meet John the Baptizer. We're told the Word of God came to him in the wilderness... when the Word of God comes to you, look out! God has work for us to do.

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This week we look Luke 3:1-6. Luke begins his story of Jesus' life, ministry, death and resurrection by rooting it in a specific time and place, among specific people. God's Word is always universal - yet we experience it specifically in our own ways. How has God's love been made real to you?

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This week we look Luke 21:25-36, as we begin the season of Advent. It always begins with foreboding, gloom and doom... yet we are the People of Good News. How might we live alert and ready for God's inbreaking life, here and now as well as then and later?

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Today we reflect on gratitude as a ground for joy - and my gratitude for this Water Daily community of readers and now listeners.

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This week we look Luke 21:25-36, as we begin the season of Advent. Jesus invites his followers to be on guard against all that draws them away from God's love. How might we, like fencers, take position of defensive peacefulness that allows us to pivot toward that love?

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This week we look Luke 21:25-36, as we begin the season of Advent. Jesus uses the changing of seasons as a metaphor for sign of the coming of God's reign. How do we see God coming into our lives.

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This week we look at Luke 21:25-36, as we begin the season of Advent. Jesus talks about the way the very climate of this earth will portend the end... are we already seeing those signs?

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This week we look at John 18:33-38, a strange conversation between a Roman governor and a prisoner named Jesus. Among the things they talk about is truth... what is truth for those who follow Christ? He said he was the truth...

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This week we look at John 18:33-38, as we explore what kind of king Jesus was. He said he had come to "testify to the truth." That is a mission we share - knowing that He is Truth personified.

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This week we look at John 18:33-38, Jesus on trial before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. Jesus' claim that his kingdom "is not from this world" invites us to think of him as an alien life force. But the truth is much more preposterous - that he was fully human and fully God all at once - hard to get more alien than that.

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This week we look at John 18:33-38, as we explore what kind of king Jesus was. On trial before Pilate, he was asked, "What have you done?" We could hear that question as a call to confession of guilt. It might equally be an invitation to affirm all the good we do.

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This week we look at John 18:33-38, as we explore what kind of king Jesus was. It wasn't any kind the world has ever known - a kingship of vulnerability and humility, even humiliation; of powerlessness. Yet that is where God's power resides.

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Today we look at 1 Samuel 1:4-20, the story of Hannah, who desperately longed for a child, though she appeared unable to bear one. It is a beautiful story of longing and faithfulness, the failure of human relationships and goodness of God.

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This week we look at Mark 13:1-8, in which Jesus talks about the signs that will usher in the end of the world, among them armed conflict. On Veterans Day we reflect on how we might honor those who have fought and served for us while working to usher in God's promised reign of Peace.

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This week we look at Mark 13:1-8, in which Jesus talks about the end of the world - wars, and earthquakes, and famines. That's nothing new - and yet we are called to be people of hope in midst of all circumstances.

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This week we look at Mark 13:1-8, in which Jesus talks about the end of the world. Today we discuss our need to know when things are going to happen, though it rarely helps us deal with them. How can we better live in God's kairos time while dwelling in the world's kronos time?

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This week we look at Mark 13:1-8, in which Jesus talks about the end of the world. Today we explore the impermanence of even what look like eternal buildings - and the eternal life of us, who look so impermanent.

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This week we look at Mark 12:38-44, in which we see what Jesus learns from watching human behavior. What can we notice as we observe people in all their crazy glory?

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This week we look at Mark 12:38-44, in which we see someone with little give all she has. Does having less free us to trust more and give more?

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This week we look at Mark 12:38-44, in which we see someone with little give all she has. Jesus was watching people give at the temple and observed the generosity of many wealthy people. But how generous is it to give when we have a lot?

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This week we look at Mark 12:38-44, in which we watch someone with much give little, and someone with little give all she has. Before we get to that, though, we start with the withering contempt Jesus had for many of the religious leaders of his day - how can we guard against hypocrisy and greed?

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Today is All Saints Day - celebrating your sainthood, and mine! Saints is just a term for those who follow Jesus as Lord. What if we looked at our sainthood as a virus we can spread, bringing love and hope and dignity to people around us?

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This week we look at Mark 12:28-34, in which Jesus gives one of his most important teachings about love. He reminds us that God is much more interested in loving us and teaching us to love others than in all the rituals and religion we try to throw God's way...

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This week we look at Mark 12:28-34, in which Jesus gives one of his most important teachings about love - and offered a game-changing addition to the instruction to love God. We are also love our neighbors as ourselves. When we can do that, we will need no other commandments.

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This week we look at Mark 12:28-34, in which Jesus gives one of his most important teachings about love and about loving God with our whole selves. How do we do that?

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This week we look at Mark 12:28-34, in which Jesus gives one of his most important teachings about love. He says loving God with our whole heart, soul, mind and strength is the highest commandment. How do we do that?

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This week we look at Mark 12:28-34, in which Jesus gives one of his most important teachings about love. We start by exploring the culture in which he lived and taught, which used argument and counter-argument to get at the truth about God.

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This week we look at Mark 10:46-52, the great story of Jesus and a blind man who could see reality better than anyone around him. He had heard about Jesus and was willing to step out of his old story into the new one God had for him. Are we?

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This week we look at Mark 10:46-52, the great story of Jesus and a blind man - yet Jesus asks him what he wants him to do for him. It should be obvious, but Jesus asks. Jesus asks us that as well - what do you want him to do for you?

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This week we look at Mark 10:46-52, the great story of Jesus and a blind man who had remarkable faith - even before Jesus healed him, he threw aside the cloak that marked him as a beggar. He was ready for a new story. Are we?

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This week welook at Mark 10:46-52, the great story of Jesus and a blind man who could see reality better than anyone around him. Today we reflect on the cry this man utters, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" When have we been driven to cry out for God's mercy?

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This week we look at Mark 10:46-52, the great story of Jesus and a blind man who could see reality better than anyone around him. How does our physical sight help or hinder our ability to see by faith?

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This week we look at Mark 10:35-45, in Jesus’ disciples squabble – and Jesus reminds them that following him is about service - and that he has ransomed us from everything that holds us bound. From what do you need freeing?

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This week we look at Mark 10:35-45, in Jesus’ disciples squabble – and Jesus reminds them that following him is about service. Yet our serving of others needs to be balanced by our willingness to be served. Where is the balance for you?

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This week we look at Mark 10:35-45, in Jesus’ disciples squabble – and Jesus reminds them that following him is about humility, not glory. The kind of leadership to which Christ-followers are called is one of service - can't get much more counter-cultural than that!

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This week we look at Mark 10:35-45, in Jesus’ disciples squabble – and Jesus reminds them that following him is about humility, not glory. Can we invest in God's love and life and entrust the payoff to God?

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This week we look at Mark 10:35-45, in Jesus’ disciples squabble – and Jesus reminds them that following him is about humility, not glory. What happens when we choose the least desirable seats, with the "least desirable" people?

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This week we look at Mark 10:17-31, in which Jesus talks about wealth and the gifts of following him - and how wealth can be an obstacle to the relationship he offers us. We have a spiritual inheritance we can spend already - if we can just loosen our grip on our material security.

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This week we look at Mark 10:17-31, in which Jesus talks about wealth and the gifts - and challenges - of following him. He says it is almost impossible for the rich to enter the realm of God. Today we explore how our wealth might keep us from fully inviting the power and love of God into our lives.

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This week we look at Mark 10:17-31, in which Jesus talks about wealth and the gifts of following him. Today we explore what it would be like to unencumber ourselves from our wealth and possessions.

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This week we look at Mark 10:17-31, in which Jesus talks about wealth and the gifts of following him. He invites someone to walk away from all his wealth, first "looking at him with love." Jesus looks at us with love to - how might we become more aware of that, and let it in?

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This week we look at Mark 10:17-31, in which Jesus talks about wealth and the gifts of following him. He was asked by someone how to be good enough for eternal life - today we talk about how that may not be the right question.

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This week we look at Mark 10:2-16, in which Jesus talks about some hard things –and then says we need to be like children to receive the gifts God has for us. Can we do that when we're already past childhood? Our life in God may well depend on learning how!

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This week we look at Mark 10:2-16, in which Jesus talks about some hard things –and then the children get into the act. Children had no status in his day and times - yet he says to them belongs the Kingdom of God. What do they have to teach us about holiness?

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This week we look at Mark 10:2-16, in which Jesus gives some painful teaching about divorce – and how to come into God’s kingdom. We can respond to this rather harsh word by trying harder, trying to control others more - or allowing the grace of our loving and merciful God to rule in our lives.

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This week we look at Mark 10:2-16, in which Jesus gives some painful teaching about divorce – and how to come into God’s kingdom. Today we reflect on what marriage is, and is not, and who is responsible for upholding it (hint, it's not just the couple...)

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This week we look at Mark 10:2-16, in which Jesus gives some painful teaching about divorce – and how to come into God’s kingdom. Today we explore why he was talking about such things in the first place - and where can we find Good News in his statements.

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This week we look at Mark 9:38-50, in which Jesus offers his followers some very challenging teaching. That includes a perplexing comment about how we are to "have salt" within ourselves... today we explore what on earth that might mean.

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This week we look at Mark 9:38-50, in which Jesus offers his followers some very challenging teaching. Today we search for the good news in what might be his most challenging teaching of all!

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This week we look at Mark 9:38-50, in which Jesus offers his followers some very challenging teaching, including admonishing them not to put stumbling blocks in the way of children or people with a simple faith. Do we make it easy for people to meet Jesus through us?

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This week we look at Mark 9:38-50, in which Jesus offers his followers some very challenging teaching. He tells his followers to welcome people outside their community who seem to want to participate in his mission. Many churches might pay more attention to that teaching...

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This week we look at Mark 9:38-50, in which Jesus offers his followers some very challenging teaching. In today's reflection we explore an intriguing thing he says, suggesting that we might be more open to the gifts of other faith traditions.

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This week we look at Mark 9:30-37, in which Jesus teaches his followers about discipleship, service and vulnerability. He invites us to welcome God as we welcome the most vulnerable among us, including children and those on the margins of our societies.

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This week we look at Mark 9:30-37, in which Jesus teaches his followers about discipleship, service and humility. To illustrate his point, he put took a child in his arms and said, "You welcome her, you welcome me." We claim to prize our children highly... how do we feel about those unrelated to us?

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This week we look at Mark 9:30-37, in which Jesus teaches his followers about discipleship, service and humility. In saying his followers were to be "servants of all," was he suggesting they should be doormats? Or empowered and humble leaders?

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This week we look at Mark 9:30-37, in which Jesus teaches his followers about discipleship, service and humility. They were more interested in who was considered "the greatest." How do we step out of the "jockeying for position" game?

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This week we look at Mark 9:30-37, in which Jesus teaches his followers about discipleship, service and humility. So much of what he said was unsettling, but his disciples were afraid to ask him what he really meant. Do we ask God about the things that confuse us?

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Today we look at James 3:1-12, which speaks of how damaging our tongues can be. Can we learn to use our faculty of speech to bless and not curse, to build up and not tear down?

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This week we look at Mark 8:27-38, in which Jesus talks about what true discipleship is – and costs. Jesus says it requires us to think like God - how do we do that?

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This week we look at Mark 8:27-38, in which Jesus talks about what true discipleship is – and costs. Does it always have to involve suffering?

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This week we look at Mark 8:27-38, in which Jesus talks about what true discipleship is – and costs. He asked his followers, "Who do you say that I am? He asks us the same question...

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This is Water Daily for September 6, 2021. This week we look at Mark 8:27-38, in which Jesus talks about what true discipleship is – and costs. The transition from the ease of summer into the more hectic pace of fall can mirror that journey.

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This week we look at Mark 7:24-37, in which we have two healing stories - today we reflect on the healing of a man who could not hear or speak, and think about how the church of our day may need Jesus' healing in just the same way.

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This week we look at Mark 7:24-37, in which we have two healing stories - the second one in which Jesus heals a man who is impaired in both speech and hearing. Jesus is unusually "hands on" in this healing - what does that tell us about God?

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This week we look at Mark 7:24-37, in which we have two healing stories. In the first, Jesus seems reluctant to deal with someone outside his community. Who's on the edges of our lives who's hungry for the riches we enjoy, spiritually as well as materially?

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This week we look at Mark 7:24-37, in which Jesus crosses some boundaries - and even gets kind of surly. What do we make of this fully human man who was also fully God, and able to release people from the worst kind of bondage?

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This week we look at Mark 7:24-37, in which Jesus tries to get some rest, but is pulled back to ministry. How well do we do at taking time apart and letting our spirits and bodies and minds recharge?

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Today we are looking James 1:17-27. What does it look like to really walk the walk, and not just pay lip service to our faith?

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Today we are looking James 1:17-27, a New Testament letter to the early churches. The writer talks about the importance of listening more than speaking, and being slow to anger - and reminds us that God's Word (i.e., the Spirit of Christ) dwells within us. How does that change us?

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This week we look at Mark 7, in which Jesus says what matters is not what goes into a person, but what comes out. How would we rate the output of our lives?

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This week we look at Mark 7, focusing today on how our cultural obsession with what we put into our bodies may distract us from the more important work on what we put out into the world.

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This week we look at Mark 7, Jesus' discussion about where our focus is to be. Those who were investigating him spent a lot of energy worrying about rituals and food laws; he said it is the heart that we need to look at.

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This August, we are doing a worship series at my church on Summer Pastimes and how they speak to us of the life of faith. Today that is picnics, with John 21:9-14 as a gospel anchor.

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This week we look at John 6:56-59 - still on Jesus’ teaching about being the Bread of Life – and how it offended even his followers. Some of them walked away. How do we handle it when our faith is challenged, or God offends or disappoints us?

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This week we look at John 6:56-59 - still on Jesus’ teaching about being the Bread of Life – and how it offended even his followers. He seems to contrast the life of the spirit and the life of the flesh - yet in this life we require both. How do you find the balance?

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his week we look at John 6:56-59 - still on Jesus’ teaching about being the Bread of Life – and how it offended even his followers. How do we feel about things Jesus said and did?

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This week we look at John 6:56-59 - still on Jesus’ teaching about being the Bread of Life – and how it offended even his followers. Sometimes we have trouble with what Jesus has to say - how do we handle it?

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This August, we are doing a worship series at my churcesh on Summer Pastimes and how they speak to us of the life of faith. Today that is baseball - metaphor alert!

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This week we look at John 6:51-58, in which Jesus talks about being "living bread from heaven." Today we discuss the bread substitutes we sometimes focus on rather than inviting his life to fill us.

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This week we look at John 6:51-58, in which Jesus talks about being bread and eating flesh. How might these perplexing words lead us to life?

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This week we look at John 6:51-58, Jesus saying puzzling things about being bread and eating flesh. Today we muse on what he means when he says he will "raise us up."

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This is Water Daily for August 9, 2021. This week we look at John 6:51-58, in which Jesus speaks puzzlingly about being "bread" and eaten. How do those words land for us?

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This August, we are doing a worship series at my churches on Summer Pastimes and how they speak to us of the life of faith. Each Friday we will turn from the lectionary gospel to the one we’ll be hearing at the Christ Churches, this week Luke 10:1-9. The second installment in our “Summer Pastimes and the Life of Faith” series focuses on travel.

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This week we look at John 6:35, 41-51, in which Jesus refers to himself as the “Bread of Life" and stirs up all kinds of trouble. How do we understand Jesus as bread?

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This week we look at John 6:35, 41-51, in which Jesus refers to himself as the “Bread of Life," and says that those who receive him never die. What does eternity mean to you?

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This week we look at John 6:35, 41-51, in which Jesus refers to himself as the “Bread of Life" - and gets himself into trouble. Some of the claims he made about himself sounded crazy to people who didn't believe. How do they sound to us?

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This week we look at 6:35, 41-51, in which Jesus refers to himself as the “Bread of Life.” He also says those who believe in him will never hunger or thirst. That is not always our experience, is it? But maybe with enough trust it can be...

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For the next few weeks, we will have a worship series at the Christ Churches on Summer Pastimes and how they speak to us of the life of faith. Each Friday I will turn from the lectionary gospel to the one I’ve selected for worship at my churches - today that is John 21:3-7 - all about swimming to Jesus.

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This week we look at John 6:24-35, what happened after Jesus fed 5,000 people on five loaves and two fish. As the people clamor for bread from heaven, he explains that He is the Bread of Life. How's that?

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This week we look at John 6:24-35,what happened after Jesus fed 5,000 people on five loaves and two fish. Today's focus is on bread... the Bread Jesus came to offer, which are to offer in his name.

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This week we look at John 6:24-35, what happened after Jesus fed 5,000 people on five loaves and two fish. He spoke of what his father's "work" was - and it's not all the stuff that keeps us busy!

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This week welook at John 6:24-35, what happened after Jesus fed 5,000 people on five loaves and two fish. Today's focus is on what draws our attention - illusion or grace?

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Today we look at Ephesians 3:14-21 and contemplate what it means to be grounded in the love that made the universe - and loves us fiercely.

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This week we look at John 6:1-21, in which a multitude of people are fed on what looks like not enough. Today's reflection focuses on the extraordinary power Jesus exercised over the natural world. Can we do that?

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This week we look at John 6:1-21, in which a multitude of people are fed on what looks like not enough. As we find in today's episode, in God's realm abundance rules.

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This week we look at John 6:1-21, in which a multitude of people are fed on what looks like not enough. Today we discuss how the enormity of need can overwhelm our ability to think creatively and act strategically - what about the x factor, God's power at work through us?

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This week we look at John 6:1-21, in which a multitude of people are fed on what looks like not enough. Today's focus is on the crowds that thronged to hear Jesus and receive his healing power. Where are our crowds?

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This is Water Daily for July 12, 2021. Today we look at Ephesians 2:11-22, about the reconciliation that is possible in Christ - even among different groups of Christ-followers.

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This week we look Mark 6:30-34,53-56, stories about Jesus’ ministry with his disciples. Today we focus on the priority of healing in the Christian life.

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This week we look Mark 6:30-34,53-56, stories about Jesus’ ministry with his disciples. Today's focus is on the guides and protections we offer each other when we share our spiritual life with others.

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This week we look Mark 6:30-34,53-56, stories about Jesus’ ministry with his disciples. Today we focus on the importance of resting and recharging our batteries, spiritual and otherwise.

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This week we look Mark 6:30-34,53-56, stories about Jesus’ ministry with his disciples. Today we talk about the importance of telling and sharing our stories of encounter with God.

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Today we discuss how to receive passages of scripture and stories that seem anything but holy.

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This week we look Ephesians 1:3-14, Paul’s prayer for the community of Gentile believers in the region around Ephesus in what was then Asia Minor (now Turkey). Today's focus is on the vast wealth of spiritual inheritance available to us - as we're willing to access it and be God's agents in this world.

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This week we look Ephesians 1:3-14, Paul’s prayer for the community of Gentile believers in the region around Ephesus in what was then Asia Minor (now Turkey). Today we focus on the love and mercy God has lavished on us - are we able to lavish love on those around us?

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This week we look Ephesians 1:3-14, Paul’s prayer for the community of Gentile believers in the region around Ephesus in what was then Asia Minor (now Turkey). Today we focus on what it means to accept God's free gift of grace.

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This week we look Ephesians 1:3-14, Paul’s prayer for the community of Gentile believers in the region around Ephesus in what was then Asia Minor (now Turkey). Today, being a holiday, will be short and sweet and focused on our health as a nation.

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This week welook Mark 6:1–13, about how Jesus was received as he went about teaching and healing. Today's focus is on what kind of training we actually need to be Jesus' apostles - hint: it's just being open to letting God's Spirit flow through us.

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This week we look Mark 6:1–13, about how Jesus was received as he went about teaching and healing. Today we reflect on what mutual hospitality really means.

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This week we look Mark 6:1–13, about how Jesus was received as he went about teaching and healing. Today we reflect on his instructions to his disciples, when he sent them out on their first mission trip, to carry nothing with them. Nothing! Could we do that?

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This week we look Mark 6:1–13, about how Jesus was received as he went about teaching and healing. Today we discuss how unbelief in a community or system can function to block faith at work.

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This week we look Mark 6:1–13, about how Jesus was received as he went about teaching and healing. How do we receive him? As somebody we already know, who can no longer surprise us - or as someone whose mysteries are ever being revealed?

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This week we look atMark 5:21-43, the story of two miraculous healings. Today we come to the end of the story, when Jesus restores a girl everyone believes has died. How can we become wired to see life in the face of death?

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This week we look at Mark 5:21-43, the story of two miraculous healings. Today we hear about the courage of a women who not only dared to "steal a healing," but then came forward and told her whole story, humiliating though it was.

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This week we look at Mark 5:21-43, the story of two miraculous healings. Today we reflect on how Christ mediated the current that birthed the universe into this world of ours - and how we can do the same thing in his name and power.

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This week we look at Mark 5:21-43, the story of two miraculous healings. Today we explore the story of a woman who felt she had to steal a healing rather than ask publicly - and how her faith was rewarded.

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This week we look at Mark 5:21-43, the story of two miraculous healings. Today we focus on those times when we pray in desperation - and may just find it draws us closer to God.

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This week we look at Mark 4:35-41, about how Jesus responded to a storm at sea. Today's reflection focuses on how we can maintain our faith in the midst of life's storms.

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This week we look at Mark 4:35-41, about how Jesus responded to a storm at sea. Today's reflection focuses on the calm that is a marker of life in God. How do we get there when we are frenzied in fear?

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Our focus this week is Mark 4:35-41, about how Jesus responded to a storm at sea. Today we reflect on the way fear can whip us into a frenzy - and faith can calm the storm.

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This week we look at Mark 4:35-41, about how Jesus responded to a storm at sea. Today we focus on what it means to be swamped - and how we might respond without fear or anxiety.

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This week we look at Mark 4:35-41, about how Jesus responded to a storm at sea. What do the words "crossing to the other side" evoke for you?

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This week we've looked at Mark 4:26-34, in which Jesus tells stories about seeds to convey what God’s realm is like. Today we wonder about this form of teaching Jesus used - telling these subversive, odd little stories that get at big truths.

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This week we look at Mark 4:26-34, in which Jesus tells stories about seeds to convey what God’s realm is like. Today we focus on the wonders of "ugly fruit" - and seemingly inglorious people.

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This week we look at Mark 4:26-34, in which Jesus tells stories about seeds to convey what God’s realm is like. Today we explore the power in things - and people - who seem to small or insignificant to make an impact. God has a different view.

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This week look at Mark 4:26-34, in which Jesus tells stories about seeds to convey what God’s realm is like. Today we play with his image of the way we see the growth of a plant - first the merest sign emerging from the earth, a promise of the fullness to come. That's a faith image for us!

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This week look atMark 4:26-34, in which Jesus tells stories about seeds to convey what God’s realm is like. Today we explore how seeds merely scattered might sprout and grow and bear life.

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This week we look at Mark 3: 19-35, in which Jesus offers some hard teaching. Today we look at what it means to do God's will.

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This week look at Mark 3: 19-35, a story about how uncomfortable Jesus made people – even his family. Today we hear afresh Jesus' promise that our sins and even blasphemies are forgiven... except one we're unlikely to commit.

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This week we look at Mark 3: 19-35, in which Jesus tussles with all kinds of people - even his family. Today we explore what power evil actually has over us and our world.

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This week we look at Mark 3: 19-35, a story about how uncomfortable Jesus made people. Some even accused him of using evil to fight evil - does that ever work?

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This week look at Mark 3:19-35, a story about how uncomfortable Jesus made people – even his family. What are "family values" for Christians? Hint - it's not about who we're biologically related to...

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This week look at John 3:17, trying to understand the Holy Trinity. Could it be that those who are "religious but not spiritual" lack the ability to connect with God?

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This week look at John 3:1-17, a conversation between Jesus and an important leader who liked to process information very concretely. But Jesus tells him the Realm of God can only be perceived by spirit. How do you best receive information?

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This week look at John 3:1-17, a conversation between Jesus and an important leader. Today we explore what it means to be "born again" - or "born yesterday."

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This week look at John 3:1-17, a conversation between Jesus and an important leader who wanted to get to know him. He came by night - what does "by night" convey to you? Listen up!

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This week look at John 3:17, trying to understand the Holy Trinity through a conversation a religious leader had with Jesus. Who are these two men? What would you ask Jesus if you could interview him?

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This week we are exploring who the Holy Spirit is, in preparation for Pentecost this Sunday. Today's reflection focuses on the gifts of peace, power and presence the Spirit brings to us when we remember to ask for them.

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This week we are exploring who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. Today we discuss the gifts of the Spirit, given to empower our ministries.

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This week we are exploring who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. Today we discuss the "fruits" and the "filling" that make us holy pie.

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This week we are exploring who the Holy Spirit is, getting ready for Pentecost. Today's focus is on the pneuma, and on what Spirit-filled living can feel like and accomplish.

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This week we are exploring who the Holy Spirit is, in preparation for the Feast of Pentecost next Sunday. Today we reflect on how the Holy Spirit functions in the Church, inspiring the life of Christ-followers.

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This week we are looking at John 17:6-19, Jesus’ prayer for his disciples before he left them. He sent them to what he had been doing, and sent the Power of the Spirit to help them. Us too!

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This week we are looking at John 17:6-19, Jesus’ prayer for his disciples before he left them. Today we explore what it means to be "in the world" but not "of the world" - the world God loves and redeemed, yet is not our final destination.

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This week we are looking at John 17:6-19, Jesus’ prayer for his disciples before he left them, in which he prayed that above all they would be united. That does not describe the Church we know... how might we honor the very real issues that divide us, and yet live into Jesus' desire for his church?

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This is Water Daily for May 10, 2021. This week we are looking at John 17:6-19, Jesus’ prayer for his disciples before he left them. Today we ponder what it means to recognize that the people in our lives belong to God first - and treat them that way.

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This week we are looking at John 17:6-19, Jesus’ prayer for his disciples before he left them. But how do we know what he prayed? How do we trust the record of Scripture?

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This week we are looking at John 15:9-17, Jesus’ meditation on love and service in the Life of God. Jesus told his disciples he had chosen them, not the other way around - so that is true for us as well. Do we feel chosen by God for love? Do we feel fruitful?

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. This week we are looking at John 15:9-17, Jesus’ meditation on love and service in the Life of God. What does it mean to be God's friend, not just a servant? Do we live like we are friends of the Living God?

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This week we are looking at John 15:9-17, Jesus’ meditation on love and service in the Life of God. Just commanded his followers to love one another. In a time when the church of Jesus Christ is more fractured than ever, how do we love those whom we feel distort Jesus' love?

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This week we are looking at John 15:9-17, Jesus’ meditation on love and service in the Life of God. Today we reflect on his desire that his followers be filled with his joy. How might we cultivate more joy in our lives?

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This week weare looking at John 15:9-17, Jesus’ meditation on love and service in the Life of God. Today we explore if or how love and commandments even go together.

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This week we are looking at John15:1-8, in which Jesus compares life in God to vines, branches – and sweet grapes. Today we explore the necessity for Christ-followers alive in God's mission to stay connected to the True Vine if we want to bear good fruit.

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This week we are looking at John 15:1-8, in which Jesus compares life in God to vines, branches – and sweet grapes. today we explore the difference between productivity and fruitfulness.

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This week we are looking at John15:1-8, in which Jesus compares life in God to vines, branches – and sweet grapes. Today we explore what it means to abide in God - and let God's Spirit, the Spirit of Jesus, abide in us.

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This week we are looking at John15:1-8, in which Jesus compares life in God to vines, branches – and sweet fruit. Today we talk about pruning - what needs to be cut back, or cut out in our lives to promote maximum growth?

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This week we are looking at John15:1-8, in which Jesus compares life in God to vines, branches – and sweet grapes. How connected to the Vine do you feel?

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This week we are looking at John 21:1-19, when Jesus made breakfast for his disciples on a beach - and invited them to learn how to feed others.

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This week we are looking at John 21:1-19, when Jesus’ disciples encountered him while on a fishing trip - and then he offered them breakfast on the beach. When have you encountered God's feasts in unexpected places?

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This week we are looking at John 21:1-19, when Jesus’ disciples encountered him while on a fishing trip. Peter jumps into the water to reach Jesus - would we do that?

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This week we are looking at John 21:1-19, when Jesus’ disciples encountered him while on a fishing trip. We explore the difference between doing things on our own, and with God's help.

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This week we are looking at John 21:1-19, when Jesus’ disciples encountered him while on a fishing trip. We explore how we respond to transition times - especially when it feels like everything we've known is gone.

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This week we are looking at Luke 24:36-48, when Jesus’ appeared among his disciples on Easter evening. He told them to proclaim repentance and forgiveness - how do we best do that among the people we know?

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This week we are looking at Luke 24:36-48, another take on Jesus’ appearing among his disciples on Easter evening. He spoke about how they were to interpret the Scriptures - and he's still speaking about that to us.

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This week we are looking at Luke 24:36-48, another take on Jesus’ appearing among his disciples on Easter evening. He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures - can he do the same for us?

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This week we are looking at Luke 24:36-48, another take on Jesus’ appearing among his disciples on Easter evening. He takes pains to show them that he is not a ghost - he is alive, risen from the dead.

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This week we are looking at Luke 24:36-48, another take on Jesus’ appearing among his disciples on Easter evening. Today we wonder how Jesus could seem to be in two places at once... and still is?

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This week we are looking at John 20:19-31, the story of what happened Easter evening. Today we explore what faith is - and where we see Jesus in our lives.

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This week we are looking at John 20:19-31, the story of what happened Easter evening – and what Thomas missed.

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This weekwe are looking at John 20:19-31, the story of what happened Easter evening. Today we reflect on what God gives us as God sends us.

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This weekwe are looking at John 20:19-31, the story of what happened Easter evening.

I reference some verses of an Easter song I wrote - you can hear those verses here.

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Today we reflect on John 20:1-18, the Easter morning story of Jesus’ friends encountering absence where they expected presence – and presence that made no sense. The audio refers to a some verses of a song I wrote, Was That You? - you can listen to that here.

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This week Water Daily looks at the gospel reading appointed for each day and reflects from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer. Today we are looking a tJohn 19:16-30 and hear from Mary of Magdala.

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This week Water Daily looks at the gospel reading appointed for each day and reflects from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer. Today we are looking atJohn 13:1-17. Today we will hear again from Andrew of Capernaum, Simon Peter's brother.

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This week Water Daily will look at the gospel reading appointed for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer. Today we are looking atJohn 13:21-32. Let’s hear from Judas, Son of James.

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This week Water Daily will look at the gospel reading appointed for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer. Today we are looking at John 12:20-26. We hear from Andrew of Capernaum.

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This Holy Week, Water Daily will look at the gospel reading appointed for each day and reflect from the perspective of one the people on the fringes of the story. We too are on the fringes of this story – and we are invited to come into its heart this week. May these holy men and women draw us closer. Today we are looking atJohn 12:1-11. Let’s hear from Lazarus of Bethany.

You are welcome to join my congregations for online worship this evening - here is the link. Our Holy Week line-up of mostly online services is here.

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This week we are looking at Mark 11:1-11, the story of Palm Sunday. Today's reflection centers on how it is never "too late" in God's realm.

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This week we are looking at Mark 11:1-11, the story of Palm Sunday. Today we reflect on why the crowd was praising Jesus so profusely - and how that praise so quickly turned to scorn.

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This week we are looking at Mark 11:1-11, the story of Palm Sunday. Today we talk about reverence and how we might come to know Jesus more intimately.

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This week we are looking at Mark 11:1-11, the story of Palm Sunday. Today we explore what we would answer if someone asked us why we are involved with this Jesus guy.

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This week we are looking at Mark 11:1-11, the story of Palm Sunday. What does it mean for Jesus to approach Jerusalem? What does it mean for us each year, approaching Holy Week?

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This week we are looking at John 12:20-33, in which Jesus talks about sacrifice. Today’s we reflect on the sacrifice he made for all, all people, all time.

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This week we are looking at John 12:20-33, in which Jesus talks about sacrifice. Today we explore what it means to glorify God.

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This week we are looking at John 12:20-33, in which Jesus talks about sacrifice. Today we reflect on the necessary breaking and opening that seeds go through in order to yield fruit. The same is true of us.

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This week we are looking at John 12:20-33, in which Jesus talks about sacrifice. How do we deal with momentous moments?

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This week we are looking at John 12:20-33, in which Jesus talks about sacrifice. Today we talk about how we might introduce people to Jesus when they ask to meet him.

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This week we are looking at John 3:14-21, about a conversation Jesus had with key religious leader about God’s love. Today we talk about how we "do" true - are are "trued."

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This week we are looking at John 3:14-21, about a conversation Jesus had with key religious leader about God’s love. Today we talk about people who love darkness - and how we can consistently choose light.

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This week we are looking at John 3:14-21, about a conversation Jesus had with key religious leader about God’s love. Today we explore what it means to live free of condemnation - to live free.

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This week we are looking at John 3:14-21, about a conversation Jesus had with key religious leader about God’s love. Today we reflect on that famous verse about "God so loved the world."

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This week we are looking at John 3:14-21, about a conversation Jesus had with key religious leader about God’s love. Today we explore a how Jesus' crucifixion could possibly be a remedy for sin.

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This week we are looking at John 2:13-22, in which Jesus takes action against the corrupt practices he sees around him. Today we discuss the challenge of believing what we cannot see with our physical sight.

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This week we are looking at John 2:13-22, in which Jesus takes action against the corrupt practices he sees going on at the Temple. But now we are in a sense temples where God's presence can be made known - how are we doing with that?

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This week we are looking at John 2:13-22, in which Jesus takes action against the corrupt practices he sees around him. But what did he mean when he called the temple "his father's house?"

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This week we are looking at John 2:13-22, in which Jesus takes action against the corrupt practices he sees around him. Today we explore the right place of zeal.

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This week we are looking at John 2:13-22, in which Jesus takes action against the corrupt practices he sees around him. Today we explore what might have made Jesus so angry.

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This week we are looking at Mark 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of following him. Today we discuss what it means to empty ourselves and embrace the Life God is offering us.

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This week we are looking at Mark 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of following him. What does Jesus mean when he says to "deny yourself?" Are we to be doormats... or is that a doorway to a richer life?

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This week we are looking at Mark 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of following him - which means, in part, learning to think like God. How do we do that?

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This week we are looking at Mark 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of following him. Today's focus is on how we cope with our anger and disappointment when God doesn't "deliver" the way we want. Or think we want.

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This week we are looking at Mark 8:31-38, in which Jesus talks about the cost of following him. Why do we call this "Good News?"

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:9-15, the very beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. Today we discuss how that is related to our journey through Lent.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:9-15, about the spiritual testing Jesus endured as he began his public ministry. Today we consider learning to rely upon the unpredictable.

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Today we reflect on Ash Wednesday, and what it means to confront our contingency and our mortality.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:9-15, about the spiritual testing Jesus endured as he began his public ministry.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:9-15, the very beginning of Jesus’ public ministry.

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This week we are looking at Mark 9:2-10, about a time Jesus took some friends up a mountain – and revealed God to them. And then told them not to tell anyone else till after he was risen from the dead. But us? We're allowed to tell the stories...

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This week we are looking at Mark 9:2-10, about a time Jesus took some friends up a mountain - and gave them a glimpse of God. When did you last sense God around you?

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This week we are looking at Mark 9:2-10, about a time Jesus took some friends up a mountain – and revealed his true nature to them. Today we discuss what it means to have witnesses - and to bear witness.

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This week we are looking at Mark 9:2-10, about a time Jesus took some friends on a hike – and revealed his true nature to them. Today we explore what light means in the spiritual realm.

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This week we are looking at Mark 9:2-10, about a time Jesus took some friends on a hike – and revealed his true nature to them. Why?

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:29-39, a story about how Jesus began his ministry with extraordinary healing - and took that ministry all around the region. That's our calling too.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:29-39, a story about Jesus’ extraordinary healing powers. Today we focus on how we might sharpen our spiritual perception.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:29-39, a story about Jesus’ extraordinary healing ministry. Today we explore the way he recharged his batteries after spending spiritual energy.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:29-39, a story about Jesus’ extraordinary healing powers. Why were not all those who came to Jesus cured?

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:29-39, a story about Jesus’ extraordinary healing powers. Today we explore extended families of faith.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:21-28, stories about the beginnings of Jesus’ teaching and healing. How did he handle the sudden fame that came his way?

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:21-28, stories about the beginnings of Jesus’ teaching and healing. Today we explore his response to someone entrapped in evil.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:21-28, stories about the beginnings of Jesus’ teaching and healing. Today we talk about how forces of evil interacted with Jesus - and where we draw power to combat them.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:21-28, stories about the beginnings of Jesus’ teaching and healing.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:14-20, about how Jesus invited people to follow him. How might we make that invitation?

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:14-20, about Jesus’ invitation to follow him. Today we explore the story of Jonah, who was a most unwilling recruit to God's mission of love and mercy.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:14-20, about how Jesus went about inviting people to follow him - faults, gifts and all.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:14-20, about how Jesus invited people to follow him - and still does.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:14-20, about Jesus’ invitation to follow him. Today we explore how to stay fixed on the Good News in the face of so much bad news.

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This week we are looking at John 1:43-51, about how Jesus invited people into his movement. Why did they follow?

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This week we are looking at John 1:43-51, about how Jesus invited people into his movement. Today we explore why our expectations of God are so low when Jesus invited us to pray boldly.

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This week we are looking at John 1:43-51, about how Jesus invited people into his movement. Today we meet Philip - whom Jesus knew before they met.

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This week we are looking at John 1:43-51, about how Jesus invited people into his movement. Today we explore the assumptions and prejudices that can keep us from seeing the truth in front of us.

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This week we are looking at John 1:43-51, about how Jesus invited people into his movement. Today we explore what "going viral" with our faith might look like.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:4-11, the story of Jesus’ baptism and how it affects our own lives.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:4-11, the story of Jesus’ baptism, prompting an exploration of our own rite of baptism. Today we talk what the oil signifies.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:4-11, the story of Jesus’ baptism, today focusing on sacraments in general.

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Today we are looking at Mark 1:4-11, the story of Jesus’ baptism. We're exploring water in baptism.

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Today we are looking at Mark 1:4-11, the story of Jesus’ baptism.

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Here are some of my hopes for us in the coming year.

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Today we are looking at Matthew 2:13-15,19-23, about how God made adjustments to the plan to ensure Jesus’ safety.

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Today we are looking at Matthew 2:13-15,19-23, about what caused Jesus’ parents to take him and flee for safety after his birth.

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Today we are looking at Matthew 2:9-12, the story of sages who studied the night skies and saw something that made them travel far to meet Jesus.

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Today we are looking at Matthew 2:19-12, the story of three gift-bearing visitors to the child Jesus.

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Today we are looking at John 1:1-18, the cosmic back-story of Jesus’ birth.

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Today we explore the Christmas story, recognizing that for many we'll experience it in a completely new way this year, not at church but in our homes.

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Today we are looking at Luke 2:1-14, the story of Jesus’ birth - today focusing on the shepherds and the angels.

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Today we are looking at Luke 2:1-14, the story of Jesus’ brith into a temporarily homeless family - and what he has in common with those who are homeless now.

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Today we are looking at Luke 2:1-14, the story of Jesus’ birth.

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Today we are looking at Luke 1:67-80, in which a father voices praise to God – and to his newborn son.

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Today we are looking at Luke 1:57-66, in which a baby receives a surprising name.

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Today we observe an encounter between two pregnant women - and the amazing movement of God they experienced.

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Today we are looking at Luke 1:18-25 , in which a man and an angel have a life-changing conversation.

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. Today we are looking at Luke 1:5-17, in which we meet an elderly, childless couple, whose life God turns upside down.

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This week we are looking at Luke 1:26-38, an encounter between an angel and a brave young woman. Today’s reflection explores our navigating the limits we perceive and the God for whom nothing is impossible.

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This week we are looking at Luke 1:26-38, aboutan encounter between an angel and a brave young woman. Today we explore girl power!

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This week we are looking at Luke 1:26-38, an encounter between an angel and a brave young woman. Today we explore her improbably "yes."

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This week we are looking at Luke 1:26-38, an encounter between an angel and a brave young woman. Today we explore angels - who they are, what they're for... and are they real?

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This week we will explore Luke 1:26-38, an encounter between an angel and a brave young woman.

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We finish up our week exploring Mark 1:1-8, in which we meet John the Baptist. Today we talk about what it means to be "baptized in Spirit."

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:1-8, in which we meet John the Baptist, the desert prophet. What was it that drew crowds to come out to listen to his call to repentance?

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:1-8, in which we meet John the Baptist, the desert prophet. Today we also explore Isaiah 40:1-11.

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This week we are looking at Mark 1:1-8, in which we meet John the Baptist, the desert prophet. Today we explore what wilderness we might hold within ourselves.

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This is Water Daily for November 23, 2020. This week we are looking at Mark 13:24-37, in which Jesus discusses the end of the world.

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Jesus is still engaged in reclaiming the world from the power of evil - and we are his foot soldiers in the fight. But all we have to do is invoke his name.

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On this Thanksgiving Day, let's explore what preparing our turkeys can teach us about the spiritual life. Bring an appetite!

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This week we are looking at Mark 13:24-37, in which Jesus discusses the end of the world. Today we explore waiting and being while we are waiting.

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This week we are looking at Mark 13:24-37, in which Jesus discusses the end of the world - do we dread or anticipate that?

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This week we are looking at Matthew 25:31-46,in which Jesus talks about caring for the vulnerable among us.

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This week we are looking at Matthew 25:31-46,in which Jesus talks about caring for the vulnerable among us.

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This week we are looking at Matthew 25:31-46, in which Jesus tells us the criteria by which we will one day be judged. Hint - it has nothing to do with "being a good person."

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This week we are looking at Matthew 25:31-46, in which Jesus gives a glimpse of the end of the ages.

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This week we are looking at Matthew 25:13-30,a story Jesus told about investing in the life of God - and what might happen when we chicken out.

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We can't know the mind of God, but Jesus gives us some clues into what gives God joy.

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This week we are looking at Matthew 25:13-30,a story Jesus told about what investment looks like in the Life of God.

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This week we are looking at Matthew 25:13-30, a story Jesus told about investment - who wouldn't want to learn how to make a 100 percent return!

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This week we are looking at Matthew 25:13-30,a story Jesus told about investment. What do you invest in?

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This week we are looking at Matthew 25:1-13, a story Jesus told about bridesmaids and being ready for God. Will we find the door open?

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This week we are looking at Matthew 25:1-13,a story Jesus told about being ready for God-Life. Is it selfish to ensure we have enough fuel to shine God's light into this darkened world?

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This is Water Daily for November 3, 2020. This week we are looking at Matthew 25:1-13, a story Jesus told about bridesmaids and being ready for God. Today we explore what it means to keep our lamps ready to shine the light.

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This is Water Daily for November 2, 2020. This week we are looking at Matthew 25:1-13,a story Jesus told about bridesmaids and being ready for God.

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My congregations are exploring theWay of Love this fall, with different gospel readings. On Fridays, Water Daily will take up the Way of Love topic for the week – today that is the seventhpractice: Rest.

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This week we are looking at Matthew 5:1-12,known as the Beatitudes, for the word “blessed” that begins each line.

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This week we are looking at Matthew 5:1-12,known as the Beatitudes, for the word “blessed” that begins each line.

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This is Water Daily for October 26, 2020. Today we focus on what it means to be a saint.

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My congregations are exploring the Way of Love this fall, seven spiritual practices for a Jesus-focused life. On Fridays, Water Daily takes upthe Way of Love topic for the week – today that is the sixthpractice: Go.

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This is Water Daily for October 22, 2020. This week we are looking at Matthew 22:34-46, about how we are to love. Today we explore what it means to love ourselves, which is true humility.

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This week we are looking at Matthew 22:34-46, about how we are to love - today we explore what it means to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

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This is Water Daily for October 20, 2020. This week we are looking at Matthew 22:34-46, about how we are to love.

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This week we are looking at Matthew 22:34-46, about how we are to love. Have a listen.

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My congregations are exploring theWay of Love this fall, with different gospel readings. On Fridays, Water Daily will take up the Way of Love topic for the week – today that is the fifth practice: Bless.

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In this episode we explore what motivates Christians to give - and how our giving differs from paying taxes!

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This week we are looking at Matthew 22:15-22 Jesus’ take on power and taxes. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here.

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This is Water Daily for October 12, 2020. This week we are looking at Matthew 22:15-22,Jesus’ take on church/state relations.

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My congregations are exploring theWay of Love this fall. On Fridays, Water Daily takes up the Way of Love topic for the week – today that is the fourth practice: Worship.

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This week we are looking at Matthew 22:1-14, a Jesus story is set at a wedding - a wedding that takes an alarming turn.

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What invitations do you turn down? Which ones appeal to you?

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Today we are introduced to a story Jesus told about a wedding... some wedding!

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Today we reflect on the third spiritual practice in the Way of Love: Pray - what does it mean to be in conversation with God?

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Are you an insider or an outsider?

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Everything we have is in a sense on loan from a good and generous God, on loan to us to tend and nurture toward growth and fruitfulness. How are we doing?

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Another week, another Jesus story set in a vineyard. What can we learn from terrible tenants?

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My congregations are exploring theWay of Love this fall, especially what it means to live a Jesus-focused life in challenging times. On Fridays, Water Daily will take up the Way of Love topic for the week – today that is the second practice: Learn.

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Does Jesus suggest the Realm of God for people who cut in line? How do we feel about that? Listen and explore!

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More on Jesus' talking about the distinction between faith and religion.

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This week we are looking at Matthew 21:23-32, another Jesus story set in a vineyard. Today we hear a story about an over-promiser, and an over-deliver. Which are you?

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A new week of Water Daily - this time reflecting on Matthew 21:23-32, Jesus being challenged about his authority.

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The last in a week's series of reflections on Jesus' story about day laborers getting paid more than expected - today we focus on the Boss whose generosity exceeds all bounds.

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Today's reflection is on the spiritual practice of Turning - turning toward God, toward love; turning away from all that is not God, from all that distracts us from living in Love.

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Continuing this week's exploration of a story Jesus told about day laborers - and the "unfairness" of generosity, mercy and grace!

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More on Jesus' story about day laborers - today, about comparing salaries.

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This fall, my congregations will be focusing on the Way of Love - seven spiritual practices for a Jesus-focused life. In these challenging times, spiritual strength is more important than ever. Today's episode introduces the series.

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More on Jesus' story about day laborers...

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Today's reflection on Jesus' story about labor.

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