Elemental: S2 - Day 30
on August 28th, 2023
1 John 4:8 “God is Love.” I’m not a huge puzzle guy, but there is one thing I have learned about putting them together. The picture on the box is critical. I can’t fathom the evil required to wrap that rectangle with a misleading photo just to toy with puzzle enthusiasts. That would be messed up. On the rare occasion I put a puzzle together, the box stands propped at the head of the table, ... Read More
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Elemental: S2 - Day 29
on August 27th, 2023
“Then He chose twelve of them to be His apostles, so that they could be with Him.” Mark 3:14One of Jesus’ most common opening lines is, “Follow me.” Not, “Act like me. Change your behavior. Start by being perfect,” but, “Follow me.” Listen to this invitation in basic terms. He’s asking that we spend time with Him, rearrange our lives so He fits, help Him create a community. Jesus throws thi... Read More
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Elemental: S2 - End of Week 4
on August 26th, 2023
The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion. Feel free to add or subtract or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things. Read More
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Elemental: S2 - Day 27
on August 25th, 2023
Matthew 10:40 “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes Me…” Caryl Lynn and I always wanted children. So over eight years, we had three and our lives filled with joy. We were young, and there were diapers and onesies, Playmobil® sets and Legos, tea parties and trampolines. We loved our time together at summer camp, Ocean City, and Christmas at Grandma and Grampy’s. There were always lights on at our... Read More
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Elemental: S2 - Day 26
on August 24th, 2023
Galatians 6:2 “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” I’m fascinated by Jesus’ healing of the paralytic man in Mark 2:1-8. He obviously can’t get to Jesus by himself. Four friends carry him. My mind builds the picture of a group of five that drew close as children. Did they give each other nicknames? Did they call him “Quick” because of his wit? Then, in our story, w... Read More
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Elemental: S2 - Day 25
on August 23rd, 2023
Proverbs 27:17 “Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of one another.” We’ve identified significant rebuilding blocks as we sifted through our thinking of the past. First, there’s Jesus. Every block we handle, every idea considered, if it has anything to do with God, it has Jesus in it. In the New Testament, sure. In the Old Testament? Surprisingly, yes. In nature, our frien... Read More
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