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We are not only to have dominion over God's creation, we are also to till and care for it. Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10; Matthew 21:33-41
Christ-followers need to turn our weapons into plowshares, and rely on one another to do so. Scripture: Acts 9:1-22
We know from baseball that three strikes and you're out. But Simon Peter found that Jesus can redeem our failures. Scripture: John 21:15-17
The early Christians were saved, not by seeing, but by believing. Today, we can be, too. Scripture: John 20:19-31
Using the example of Jesus. let us serve others in ways that are neither required or expected of us. Scripture: John 13:1-17; 31b-35
Whether it is a time or triumph, sorrow or fear, scripture shows us that we can worship our Savior! Scripture: Luke 19:28-40
When we follow Jesus, we are freed from serving ourselves and free to serve God and others instead. Scripture: John 12-20-33
We are called to turn away from disobedience into the light to be saved and healed. Scripture: John 3:14-21
Jesus helps us see the differences between traditions and practices that add meaning versus ones that serve as barriers. Scripture: John 2:13-22
When our expectations go up in flames, Jesus offers us a new and improved perspective. Scripture: Mark 8:31-38
Jesus is the inconceivable Savior we need, not the Savior we expected. Scripture: Mark 1:9-15
The season of Lent is an opportunity to enter into an "Altared Life" as we observe Ash Wednesday. Scripture: Psalm 51
After we have experience mountaintop experiences, we need to listen to Jesus. Scripture: Mark 9:2-9
When we feel like we have gone as far as possible, God can provide the strength we need. Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31
The story of Jonah reminds us that God refuses to be owned by any group, or our own good behavior. Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5,10
Looking beyond our prejudices allows us to see more of what God offers us. Scripture: John 1:43-51
The fish symbol is a reminder that Jesus is the source of abundance in our lives. Scripture: John 21:1-14
To be human is to be what God calls very good. God allows us to create as well. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5
When a baby is born there is a time that is "now." For our world that time was over 2,000 years ago - and again today.. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
God acts in ways we don't expect, whether it is a house for God or a baby born in Bethlehem. Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16