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God's Leading in Our Lives

7/11/2023

Even in the darkness we believe that God will give us courage to obey His will.

We can be aware of God's presence even in silence. And with our spiritual eyes open we're guided to pray and to act with courage.

Rev. Dr. Hyun Chang Bae

Scripture Readings:
Matthew 11:16-19
Genesis 24:34-39

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In a Bind

7/2/2023

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Faith is a process rather than a possession.
It's on again/off again rather than once and for all.

Faith is not being sure where you're going, but going there anyway.
It's a journey without maps.

- Frederick Buechner

Scripture Readings:
Psalm 13:1-6;
Genesis 22: 1-19

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The Story of Hagar

6/25/2023

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The Good News of Jesus Christ for you and me is this.
God loves us.
God never leaves us.

And in our times of greatest need, God carries us in his strong, loving arms.

God stands with us in the very midst of suffering and pain and injustice and cruelty.

- Denny Burnette

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Mercy in Mayberry

6/11/2023

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Mercy is meant to be shared. And sharing mercy with one another requires us to get to know people we may be estranged from.

- Erin Burt

Scripture Readings:
Psalm 33: 1-12
Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

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Trinity Sunday - The Best of Times

6/4/2023

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Jesus commissions us to build a church -- an alternative community that is antithetical to the world around us.

Instead of military or economic or political power, we are called to use compassion, healing mercy, inclusiveness, and forgiveness to proclaim God's rule.

- Denny Burnette

Scripture Readings:
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16:20

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Pentecost Sunday - E Pluribus Unum

5/29/2023

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In so many ways, this world is a mess. It seems to be falling apart.
But through the eyes of Pentecost faith, you and I can dare to affirm that God's Holy Spirit is working to overcome discord and confusion in ways that we cannot possibly comprehend or even imagine.

- Denny Burnette

Scripture Readings:
Gen 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21

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A Promise of Great Things to Come

5/21/2023

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The ascended Christ has descended into our lives, giving us the strength we need to face and overcome every possible challenge.
- Denny Burnette

Scripture Readings:
John 17:1-11
Acts 1:1-11

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Happy Mother's Day

5/14/2023

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Jesus’ mother, certain women, and the disciples prayed together, contemplating Jesus’ charge for them to witness. And that charge extends to us. Every day is a new opportunity for witness. Every day is a new chance to take a stand.

- Ralph Graves

Scripture Readings:
Proverbs 11:10-12, 26-31; Acts 1: 6-14

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A Silk Purse From a Sow's Ear

5/7/2023

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If we want to see the Devil's face, all we have to do is look in the mirror.
God doesn't cause evil in this world. We do.
But God can take our evil, our sin, and produce something good and useful from it.

He brings light out of our darkness.
He brings right out of our wrong.
He brings joy out of our suffering.

- Denny Burnette

Scripture Readings: 1 Peter 2:2-10; Acts 6:8-15; 7:54-60

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The Good Shepherd

4/30/2023

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Today, more than ever before, we know that evil does exist. In spite of that, we can count on our Good Shepherd to be with us even in the darkest moments of our lives. No matter who we are, or what we are, he welcomes us with open arms.

- Denny Burnette

Scripture Readings:
Psalm 23
John 10:1-18

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