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In following the lectionary readings as a part of a devotional time, I came to a passage in Jeremiah that caught my attention. Jeremiah is proclaiming God’s reaction to the disobedience of His people. (Jeremiah 2:4-8 NIV) Hear the word of the ...
As we continue to consider the twelve disciples in worship, we focus on James this week. While he is one of the lead disciples, he is seldom mentioned alone in Scripture. In fact, the only time he is cited without his brother John is when he is ma...
This summer, we are exploring the Twelve Disciples of Jesus. For several years, I have contemplated doing this series. I thought it would be fun to spend time exploring the lives of these men. I was a bit surprised how little information we have o...
A few weeks ago, I was directed by the lectionary to Acts 11. I found this passage so compelling that I decided to spend an extended period meditating on it. I slowly read through each verse, looking for words that stood out to me. I found this st...
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