by Erika Marksbury Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and … Continue reading
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Galatians 5: Growing the Fruit of the Spirit
by Lynace Pabst Veit Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 This week’s reading is the familiar story from the book of Galatians about the Fruit of the Spirit. I suggest using the version from the Shine On story bible to read as a family. Paul wrote to the people of Galatia: My brothers and sisters, God wants … Continue reading
Practicing Light in the Midst of Darkness
Earlier this week I was surprised to hear an NPR reporter refer to “random acts of kindness” at the scene of the Boston bombing. I had to think that if ever there was a situation where kindness must be direct and intentional, it would probably be at the scene of a bombing. Perhaps the reporter … Continue reading
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