Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16• My refuge and my fortress Luke 4:1-13 • Jesus tempted in the wilderness Jesus teaches us that we do not live by bread alone. Being people of faith, we can trust in the promise that our souls will never thirst or be hungry again when we follow
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Jeremiah 17:5-10 • Trust in God Luke 6:17-26 • Beatitudes Are you feeling parched? How do you nourish your spirit? How is the health and wellness of this community of faith? We are reminded by the prophet Isaiah that when we trust in the Lord we need not fear. When
Continue readingPsalm 138 • I give thanks to God with my whole heart. Luke 5:1-11 • Jesus calls Simon and James and John Have you ever had someone ask you to do something, but you hesitate because you don’t think it is possible or worth it? Have you ever gone to
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Jeremiah 1:4-10 • Before you were formed, I set you apart. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 • Love is patient Love is not only the answer, but it is what Jesus calls us to aspire to, it is our answer to God’s call in the world. The passage from Corinthians is not
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1 Corinthians 12:12-31 • Now you are the body of Christ each one of you Luke 4:14-21 • The Spirit of the Lord is upon me What does Robertson-Wesley offer the community? What does God offer us? I believe that God offers us a place to belong as well as
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1 Corinthians 12:1-11 • Different kinds of gifts but the same spirit. John 2:1-11 • Wedding at Cana The Holy Spirit works in us and others constantly and is manifested in our daily actions when we share and serve others. How do we become more attuned to the power of
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Isaiah 43:1-7 • When you pass through the waters, I am with you. Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 • Jesus is baptized by John. The prophet Isaiah brings the good news that we are precious in God’s sight. And no matter what we face, God will be with us through it all.
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Isaiah 60:1-6 • Arise, shine, for your light has come. Ephesians 3:1-12 • Boldness and confidence through faith. Matthew 2:1-12 • The visit of the magi. The prophet Isaiah begins with the imperative “Arise!” which some may experience as a command, but rather than that it is an invitation, in
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Colossians 3:12-17 • Clothe yourselves with compassion. Luke 2:41-52 • The boy Jesus learns at the temple. We, like Mary, do not always understand completely what the prophets foretold. We like the people in the temple and the disciples who come later in Jesus’ ministry do not always understand the
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Micah 5:2-5a • Out of Bethlehem in Judea will come a leader. Luke 1:39-45 • Mary visits Elizabeth One of the greatest gifts is the gift of life. As Mary and Elizabeth prepare for the pain that comes with birthing, we are witness to the love expressed in this. We
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