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Read- May 7, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24
Read this article on radical forgiveness from the Washington Post. After reading the article, talk about how forgiveness shows up in this story. When is it hard to forgive other people? How does God give us the...
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Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18
Read this excerpt from “Why Do Christians Love Rules?” by Trillia Newbell. How does this article challenge your faith? How does this article affirm your faith?
My hope cannot be found in my rule keep...
Read MoreRead- May 5, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16
Read the poem Lighthouse , by Kate Deter. After reading the poem, discuss: How does this poem relate to the Scripture passage? What are some ways you can be like a lighthouse to family and friends this week? ...
Read MoreRead- May 4, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9
Read The Caterpillar , by Hannah Flagg Gould. After reading the poem, discuss: What does it mean to show mercy to another person? How does this poem relate to the Scripture reading? 'Don't kill me!' Caterpillar ...
Read MoreRead- May 1, 2020
Scripture: Psalm 105:1-3
Read An Awesome Book of Thanks by Dallas Clayton. A video of the book is below, or you can find a copy and read it on your own.
After reading the book, discuss:
If you were to write a book about th...
Read MoreRead- April 30, 2020
Scripture: Psalm 37:23-24
Sometimes, we don’t mean to hurt others. Sometimes, misunderstandings cause people’s feelings to get hurt. Even when we don’t mean to hurt others, it is important to say we’re sorry. Read along with The Be...
Read MoreRead- April 29, 2020
Scripture: Psalm 119:33-37
Read one (or more!) of the books listed below. Then, discuss: What beauty do we find in each of these stories? What beauty do we see in the world today? For all readers, Something Beautiful is an honest and ...
Read MoreRead- April 28, 2020
Scripture: Psalm 28:8-9
Read this excerpt on prayers of intercession from The Practice of Prayer by Margaret Guenther:
Prayers of intercession move us beyond ourselves into community. Since we are all made in the image of God, u...
Read MoreRead- April 27, 2020
Scripture: Psalm 25:16-17
The words we use to pray matter. Words shape realities. They inform God of what we want and what we think and what we understand about the world around us. They inform our ideas about who God is and who God is not...
Read MoreRead- April 24, 2020
Scripture: Exodus 16:23-26
Read the below passage from Smelly Van, Sore Legs and Other Hazards of Taking a Sabbath by Christine V. Hides:
The appeal of camping for me is being able to embrace a different rhythm, unplug, and spe...
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