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Daily Encouragement - January 5

Matthew 2:1-12 NRSV In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men[a] from the East came to Jerusalem, ...

Daily Encouragement - January 4

The words, “I am a stranger on earth” from Psalm 119:19 can be interpreted to refer to God; according to Abraham Joshua Heschel from God...

Daily Encouragement - January 2

2 Kings 17:32-33 (from The Message) They honored and worshiped God, but not exclusively - they also appointed all sorts of priests,...

Friday Greetings - January 1

For some 260 plus years, the people called Methodist have marked the beginning of a New Year as a time of renewal, a time to recommit...

Daily Encouragement - January 1

Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world,...

Daily Encouragement - December 31

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 When...

Daily Encouragement - December 30

Proverbs 9:1-12 The Voice Lady Wisdom has built her house; she has supported it with seven pillars. She’s prepared a feast: She’s...

Daily Encouragement - December 29

Psalm 72:1-4,11-14 NRSV Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. May he judge your people with...

Daily Encouragement - December 28

The Road Not Taken BY ROBERT FROST Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I...

Daily Encouragement - December 26

Another time, Elisha was on his way to Bethel and some little kids came out from the town and taunted him, “What’s up, old bald head! Out...

Friday Greetings - December 25

Merry Christmas! This Sunday, we tackle the question 'Where Do We Go From Here'. This year has been one full of many strange twists and...

Daily Encouragement - December 25

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to...

Daily Encouragement - December 24

All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called...

Daily Encouragement - December 23

Isaiah 61: 10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God Titus 2:11-14 The grace of God has appeared,...

Daily Encouragement - December 22

John 1: 1-5, 14 (NRSV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God....

Daily Encouragement - December 21

"My soul magnifies the Lord," rejoices little Mary, "and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the...

Daily Encouragement - December 19

1 Kings 14:21-22 (The Message) Rehoboam son of Solomon was king in Judah. He was 41 when he took the throne and was king for 17 years in...

Friday Greetings - December 18

Each Sunday during Advent, we light candles on our wreath. First one, then two, and finally this week all four. Slowly the light grows...

Daily Encouragement - December 18

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his...

Daily Encouragement - December 17

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his...