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Watch- July 6, 2020
posted on Jul 1, 2020Watch
Scripture: Romans 8:26-30
Watch "How to Pray Lectio Divina." Lectio Divina literally means divine reading. It is the ancient art of praying scripture.
After watching the video, discuss these questions:
Have you ever practiced ...
Read MoreFifth Sunday after Pentecost- Week of July 5, 2020
posted on Jun 30, 2020Lectionary Based Readings & Reflections
Begin your devotion time by praying this prayer: O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to ...
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Faith @ Home Daily- Friday, July 3, 2020
posted on Jun 28, 2020Faith @ Home Daily
Scripture: Matthew 22:17-22
Ah, trick questions! The religious leaders seek to back Jesus into a corner in today’s text. If Jesus says that paying taxes is the right thing to do he aligns himself with a Herod’s nationalistic movement. ...
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Pray- July 3, 2020
posted on Jun 28, 2020Pray
Scripture: Matthew 22:17-22
Pray this prayer together: Jesus, in times of uncertainty, we give in to our fear of scarcity instead of recognizing the abundance you promise. We hold on to what we think is ours and we resist sharing the...
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Do- July 3, 2020
posted on Jun 28, 2020Do
Scripture: Matthew 22:17-22
Consider how you can help others, even in small ways. You may choose to use this Serve Sunday Bingo board as your starting place or use it as a model to create your own. Talk about each box as you cross it off...
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Read- July 3, 2020
posted on Jun 28, 2020Read
Scripture: Matthew 22:17-22
The World Jesus Knew by Marc Olson contains a diagram of the social hierarchy at the time Jesus lived. Look at pages 10-11, which can be found at this link .
After reading the pages, discuss these quest...
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Listen- July 3, 2020
posted on Jun 28, 2020Listen
Scripture: Matthew 22:17-22
Religious leaders are challenging Jesus on Old testament law. As a female theologian, Rachel Held Evans was challenged on her interpretations of Old and New testament texts. Her book Inspired for adults might ...
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Watch- July 3, 2020
posted on Jun 28, 2020Watch
Scripture: Matthew 22:17-22
Watch "My Fairtrade Adventure," a story about where chocolate comes from, and how the people that grow it make their living. Buying fair trade items helps to protect the people who grow our food and make our clo...
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Faith @ Home Daily- Thursday, July 2, 2020
posted on Jun 28, 2020Faith @ Home Daily
Scripture: Matthew 22:11
All of this week’s lectionary passages should come with warning to proceed with caution. This verse comes from one of three sequential parables about membership in the kingdom of heaven. The author continues to t...
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Pray- July 2, 2020
posted on Jun 28, 2020Pray
Scripture: Matthew 22:11
Pray this prayer together: God, we stand before you in the bodies you created. When we look in the mirror and doubt the beauty of your creation, clothe us in acceptance as we hear your words: “You are wonderful...
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