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Scarecrows in a Cucumber Field View in browser September 20, 2022 Scarecrows in a Cucumber Field Talitha Arnold Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field, and they cannot speak; they have to be carried, for they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, nor is it in … Read more

Daily Devotional for Small Group Discussion: God Gave View in browser September 19, 2022 God Gave Kenneth Samuel “For God so loved the world, that God gave…” – John 3:16 (NRSV) There’s no better place to begin a consideration of what we should give to God than with an appreciation for God has given to … Read more

A Wee Church View in browser September 18, 2022 A Wee Church Matt Laney Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. He turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate their family, yes and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot … Read more

Escapist Realities View in browser September 17, 2022 Escapist Realities Chris Mereschuk O that I had in the desert a traveler’s lodging place, that I might leave my people and go away from them! – Jeremiah 9:2a (NRSVUE) I consider a stroll on the bike path to be an accomplishment, so I’m in awe of … Read more

What about Him? View in browser September 16, 2022 What about Him? Mary Luti They came to the Gerasene region, and immediately a man with an unclean spirit met him. He lived among the tombs, and no one could restrain him anymore, for he broke the shackles in pieces. Night and day among the tombs … Read more

When You Grow Old View in browser September 15, 2022 When You Grow Old Molly Baskette Jesus said, “When you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt and to go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you … Read more

Children of All Ages View in browser September 14, 2022 Children of All Ages Vicki Kemper Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” And he laid his hands on them and went on his way. … Read more

Love and Wonder View in browser September 13, 2022 Love and Wonder Rachel Hackenberg Understand, O dullest of people; fools, when will you be wise? The one who planted the ear also hears. The one who formed the eye also sees. The one who teaches knowledge to humankind also chastises. That same one knows our … Read more

Daily Devotional for Small Group Discussion: Self-Awareness Matters View in browser September 12, 2022 Self-Awareness Matters Marilyn Pagán-Banks When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. (Psalm 94:19, NIV) When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. (Psalm 94:19, NRSVUE) When I was upset and beside myself, … Read more

Grow, Baby! Grow! View in browser September 11, 2022 Grow, Baby! Grow! Phiwa Langeni Neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. – 1 Corinthians 3:7 (NRSV) Real talk: Paul could have written this directly to parents. This feels especially true for those of … Read more