WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT GOD by Rob Bell I received Rob’s new book, and though I won’t begin reading until tonight, I am excited. For an introduction, here is a great video: CLICK HERE
Scripture: John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Thought for the Day: Generosity that comes from the creation has its origin in the Creator. God’s giving was an act of love, and because God loved us, we are willing to give. It’s really a very simple
Scripture: Isaiah 40:29 [God] gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Thought for the Day: Yesterday morning, despite getting one hour less of sleep, I thought I was doing pretty well…and then the 11:00am service hit. Have you ever been feeling good one moment, and the next moment, you feel like you have been hit by a small winnebago? In those moments, I won’t suggest that
Guest Devotional: Mike Smith, Elder Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Thought for The Day: If we can truly give
Scripture: Psalm 51:12-13 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you. Thought for the Day: Gandhi once said, “Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served. But all other pleasures and possessions pale into nothingness before service which is rendered in a spirit
Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 11:30 If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. Thought for the Day: I’ve always loved the old Navajo tradition of weaving a small flaw into their blankets in order that any evil spirits residing in the blanket may have a way of escaping. There are other communities and traditions who practice the same intentional act to remind themselves
Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Thought for the Day: One afternoon, when I was 16 or 17 years old, my mom ran to the grocery store while I was out mowing the lawn. It was a very hot summer day, and when
Scripture: 1st Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. Thought for the Day: I’m not much of an historian, but it was on this day in 1857 that the Dred Scott Decision was
Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 7:9 Now I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to repentance; for you felt a godly grief, so that you were not harmed in any way by us. Thought for the Day: It sounds as if Paul is saying that no living creatures were harmed in the making of this community. Like a movie where it appeared as if animals
Scripture: Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Thought for the Day: Is this a threat or a source of encouragement? You could read it either way. You better be gentle because God is watching -or- You will be able to act with gentleness because God, the gentle One, is near. I prefer the latter. It would be difficult to truly act