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Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Galatians 4:21–5:1 (NRSV) Tell me, you who desire to be subject to the law, will you not listen to the law? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one […]

This is the last Stewards in Action blog. We thank you for being with us on this journey. Check out the Good News Generosity blog coming in early 2022. Reflect What are some of the greatest acts of forgiveness you can recall that you have witnessed personally? Forgiveness requires a largeness of heart that is […]

Reflect Know the truth and be free. But what truth? What freedom? It was these kinds of issues that left Jesus’ followers and others confused—both then and now. In John 8, Jesus explained in the form of a brief analogy. We are like slaves, only we are enslaved to sin rather than to a slave-holding […]

In the time that Hebrews was written animal sacrifices were the norm. They were done to remind people of their sins but did not take the sin away. So, the people had to return periodically with more animals to sacrifice. It was a never-ending cycle. As long as one lived, one had to continue sacrificing […]

Speak Out and Give Hope Shelia O’Mara Reflection before worship: “But today, in too many places around the world—including right here in the United States—the injustice of modern slavery and human trafficking still tears at our social fabric. During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we resolve to shine a light on every dark […]

Focus Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today. Read 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 (NRSV) Let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Romans 6:1b-11 (NRSV) Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it? Do you not […]

Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear how God is calling you. Read Psalm 119:73-80 (NRSV) Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Psalm 32 (NRSV) Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are those to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no […]