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Counting the Cost
Ela Milewska
September 7, 2025
In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenges us to consider the cost of discipleship. Like someone planning to build a tower or march into battle, we’re called to prepare our hearts for what it means to live a life rooted in Christ.
Love Yourself as Your Neighbor
Kyle Kramer
September 6, 2025
One of Jesus’ greatest commandments, rooted deep in his Jewish heritage, is that we should love our neighbor as ourselves.
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Scarcity or Abundance
Bruce Epperly
September 5, 2025
We often complain about what we don’t have, when Jesus points to our resources to make a difference in the world.
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Bridging the Digital Divide
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 4, 2025
Every day many, of us spend hours on our phones, computers, or other electronic devices. Many of the advances it has brought can be life-changing. But all of this technology can also have a dark side.
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The ‘Lot’ of the Saints
Herman Sutter
September 3, 2025
What is the “lot of the saints?” In his letter to the Colossians, Paul speaks of giving thanks that we have been made worthy to partake of it. But what does he mean?
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When You Feel Behind
Christopher Wesley
September 2, 2025
There’s always someone ahead of us, isn’t there? But God is not checking a stopwatch. He walks with us at the speed of love, not comparison.
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Work of Our Hearts
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 1, 2025
All workers--from the top executive to the farm workers to the mom caring for her children—bring their hearts and souls into their work. And for that we give thanks.
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