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A Savory Demise View in browser June 22, 2022 A Savory Demise Kenneth L. Samuel “This fulfills the message from the Lord… ‘At Jezreel, dogs will eat Jezebel’s body. Her remains will be scattered like dung on the plot of ground in Jezreel, so that no one will be able to recognize her.’” – 2 … Read more

Wisdom of the Ages View in browser June 21, 2022 Wisdom of the Ages Martha Spong Yet I make my prayer to you, the WISDOM OF THE AGES, at a favorable time, God, in the wealth of your faithful love, answer me, with your certain salvation. – Psalm 69:13 (A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole … Read more

Tune In View in browser June 20, 2022 Tune In Kaji Douša Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness. – Isaiah 51:1 (NRSV) “Listen,” God commands. God already knows that this will be a struggle for us. Because there’s a long list of voices that cause a cacophony in our heads, asking so much of … Read more

Both/And in an Either/Or World View in browser June 19, 2022 Both/And in an Either/Or World Anthony Robinson To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. – 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NRSV) Every now and again someone says, “If only we were like the early church, when everyone was full of … Read more

Heart, Mind, Soul, and Neck View in browser June 18, 2022 Heart, Mind, Soul, and Neck Vince Amlin God said to Moses, “Go up to the land flowing with milk and honey. But I will not go with you, because you are a stiff-necked people and I might destroy you on the way.” – Exodus … Read more

I Swear to God View in browser June 16, 2022 I Swear to God Rachel Hackenberg Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years. Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, “Put your hand under my thigh and I will make you swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and earth, that … Read more

Dehydrated View in browser June 16, 2022 Dehydrated Chris Mereschuk My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me continually, “Where is your God?” – Psalm 42:2a, 3 (NRSV) Have you ever cried so hard that you got dehydrated? I mean … Read more

A Hope and a Future View in browser June 15, 2022 A Hope and a Future Molly Baskette “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. … For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not … Read more

Part of a Balanced Breakfast View in browser June 14, 2022 Part of a Balanced Breakfast John Edgerton Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not … Read more

Daily Devotional for Small Group Discussion: Secret Demons View in browser June 13, 2022 Secret Demons Donna Schaper “My daughter is tormented by a demon.” – Matthew 15:22 (NRSV) When my son asked me if we had much mental illness in our family, I said yes. I couldn’t bear lying. It felt mentally ill to … Read more