Monthly Archives: February 2014

The Story: The Queen of Beauty and Courage

“When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for … Continue reading

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The Story: The Return Home

“When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests in their vestments were stationed to praise the Lord with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, according to the directions of King David of Israel; … Continue reading

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Seeing Christ…Being Christ January/February 2014 Devotion

Seeing Christ…Being Christ  Faith United Methodist Church, January/February 2014 Scripture:  Read Psalm 105:1-7; Acts 20:13-24 “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful … Continue reading

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The Story: Daniel in Exile

“Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he … Continue reading

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The Story: The Kingdom’s Fall

“Remember, Lord, what has happened to us; look, and see our disgrace.  Joy is gone from our hearts; our dancing has turned to mourning. The crown has fallen from our head. Woe to us, for we have sinned!  You, Lord, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation. Why … Continue reading

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The Story: The Beginning of the End

“He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, … Continue reading

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The Story: God’s Messengers

“But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.” – Hosea 2:6 “I have been the Lord your God ever since you came out of Egypt; I will make you live in tents again, as in the days of your appointed … Continue reading

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