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Charged and Discharged by Grace
Reformation Sunday Texts:  Jeremiah 31:31–34 | Psalm 46 | Romans 3:19–28 | John 8:31–36 Happy Reformation Sunday, beloved Church! Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, our Reformer, and the One who marks us not by imperfection but by God’s grace. Last Sunday , we wrestled with justice and prayer through Jacob’s midnight struggle and Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow. Isn’t that how prayer often feels in our daily lives? A wrestle, a cry for j
Oct 254 min read
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Justice That Listens, Wrestles, and Heals
10.19.2025 [Readings] Genesis 32:22-31 Jacob’s struggle with the angel: I’ll not let go until you bless me Psalm 121 My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. (Ps. 121:2) 2 Timothy 3:14—4:5 In the presence of Christ the judge, proclaim the message Luke 18:1-8 The widow begs for justice; God grants justice to those who cry to him Grace and peace to you from our awesome and loving God. Today, we meet God through stories that listen , wrestle , and heal . Jacob
Oct 184 min read
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Ministry That Invites: A Posture of Trust and Gratitude
10.12.2025 [Texts] 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Naaman washes in the Jordan and is cleansed Psalm 111 I will give thanks to the Lord with my...
Oct 115 min read
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By grace through Christ, rooted in trust, sent in peace, go forth in love.
10.5.2025 [Texts] Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Wicked surround the righteous; wait for the Lord Psalm 37:1-9 Commit your way to the Lord; put...
Oct 46 min read
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Rooted in God's Generosity
9.21.2025 [Texts] Amos 8:4-7 Warnings to those who trample on the needy and poor Psalm 113 The Lord lifts up the poor from the ashes....
Sep 204 min read
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The Heartbeat of Grace: God Pursues Our Belonging
9.14.2025 [Texts] Exodus 32:7-14 Moses begs the Lord to turn from anger against the Hebrews Psalm 51:1-10 Have mercy on me, O God,...
Sep 134 min read
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What Owns Us & What Frees Us: the way of the cross or the weight of obsession?
9.7.2025 Year C Readings and Psalm Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Walk in the way of life and hold fast to God Psalm 1 They are like trees planted...
Sep 66 min read
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Neighbors?
Received! Rooted! Replanted! 5th Sunday after Pentecost 7.13.2025 [Texts] Deuteronomy 30:9-14 The Lord will take delight in your...
Jul 126 min read
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Ordered! Shipped! Delivered! Received!
Rooting Peace, Expanding God’s Kingdom 4th Sunday After Pentecost 7.6.2025 [Texts] Isaiah 66:10-14 Jerusalem, a nursing mother giving...
Jul 54 min read
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Jesus, the Master Coach,
knows the team and the position you and I play 3rd Sunday after Pentecost 6.29.2025 [Texts] 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 Elijah says to...
Jun 285 min read
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Breathing Belief into Being
Galatians 3 & 5 What Defines How vs. How Defines What Reflections from the Standalone Bible Study on 6/22/2025 In just seven verses,...
Jun 254 min read
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Nothing Ordinary in the Pentecost Camp: A Season of Healing, Witness, and the Courage to Thrive
6.22.2025 2nd Sunday after Pentecost [Texts] Isaiah 65:1-9 The prophet sent to a rebellious people Psalm 22:19-2 In the midst of the...
Jun 215 min read
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Actively engaging with the Spirit
6.15.2015 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Our Recalling or Remembering Determines How We Show Up Each Day [Texts] Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Wisdom...
Jun 145 min read
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Love Forward
6.1.2025 Love Forward: shaped by Jesus’ new commandments and moved alongside His prayer [Texts] Acts 16:16-34 While in prison, Paul...
May 314 min read
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A Caring & Hospitable Soul
May 25, 2025 In Memory of Michelle Gale Autio: February 3, 1969 ~ May 15, 2025 Scriptures: Psalm 139:7-18; Romans 8:31-35; 37-39; John...
May 243 min read
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Ember in Life
5.25.2025 [Texts] Acts 16:9-15 Lydia and her household are baptized by Paul Psalm 67 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy. (Ps. 67:4)...
May 244 min read
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Not Move On But Move Forward
5.18.2025 5th Easter [Texts] Acts 11:1-18 Peter’s vision: God give the Gentiles repentance that leads to life Psalm 148 The splendor...
May 175 min read
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Oneness in Humanity and Divinity
5.11.2025 4th Easter Sunday [Texts] Acts 9:36-43Â Peter raises Tabitha/Dorcas from the dead Psalm 23Â The Lord is my shepherd; I shall...
May 104 min read
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Following Jesus in Greek's Perfect Tense
5.4.2025 3rd Easter Week [Texts] Acts 9:1-6 [7-20] Paul’s conversion, baptism, and preaching Psalm 30 You have turned my wailing into...
May 35 min read
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Holy Chaos Wrapped in Grace
4.20.2025 Easter Sunday [Texts] Acts 10:34-43 God raised Jesus on the third day Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 This is the day that the Lord has...
Apr 194 min read
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