Tag: Faith
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“Traveling Blind”
Theme: God promises us the blessing of life and invites us to respond with faith and courage to live it. Genesis 12:1-4a (NRSV): Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great…
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“World Series Redemption”
Theme: Even the most down and out among us can turn our lives around and find redemption, a second chance at life, through Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4; 11-12 (NRSV): Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy,To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from…
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“A Letter to My Son”
Theme: The grace and strength of Christ becomes most apparent, and experienced most fully, in the depths of human weakness, vulnerability, and suffering. 2 Timothy 4:6-8; 16-18 (NRSV): As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I…
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“Hope for a New Generation”
Theme: We are reminded to rekindle the treasure of faith within us – so that we might be strengthened to accomplish extraordinary good for the world. 2 Timothy 1:1-14 (NRSV): Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, To…
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“Pour it on!”
Theme: God’s love for us is so great, it is never-ending – through Creator, Christ, and Spirit, God’s love pours into our hearts through the energy of an endelessly loving inter-relationship – for us to pass along. Romans 5:1-5 (NRSV): Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord…
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“Seeing is Believing”
Theme: Easter means each one of us has been given a new life, in a mysterious and powerful way, if we can believe the mystery of God’s gracious gift, it is ours for the taking. John 21:1-8 (NRSV): After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he…
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“The Ministry of Angels – Our Life of Faith”
Theme: In faith we share the Good News of Jesus Christ through good works, but we are also called to listen for the messengers of God, the angels in our midst, and to serve as God’s angels even today. Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 (NRSV): Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,…
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“The Hall of Heroes – the Challenge of Faith”
Theme: The faith journey is long and exhausting – a lifelong race – we look to Jesus Christ for our guidance and to each other for our strength to carry us home. Hebrews 11:29-12-2 (NRSV): By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted…
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“Faith to Move Forward”
Theme: Faith is the confidence that Jesus Christ leads us forward through the darkest days and the deepest wilderness to the place, and the unique person, God call us to be. Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 (NRSV): Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors…
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“A Multitude of Prayers”
Theme: We are called to pray to God in all circumstances, a multitude of prayers that brings us closer to God who gives us answers, sometimes unexpected but ever faithful. James 5:13-20 (NRSV): Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick?…
Ellen Clark Clemot 