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Thought for the Day, April 16, 2020

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April 16, 2020 Thought for the day: Daily bread. I think this was my very first “thought of the day” when I started sending out these daily texts. I decided it’s time for it to circle back around, because I think of it every day. When we pray “give us this day our daily...

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Thought for the Day, April 15, 2020

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April 15, 2020 Thought for the day: Daily bread. I think this was my very first “thought of the day” when I started sending out these daily texts. I decided it’s time for it to circle back around, because I think of it every day. When we pray “give us this day our daily...

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Thought for the Day, April 14, 2020

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April 14, 2020 Thought for the day: Psalms. While we’re sheltering in place, we might be looking for a new spiritual discipline. I’d love to suggest that you read through the Psalms in the Bible. The Psalms take just a few moments to read every day, and they cycle through a whole...

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Thought for the Day, April 13, 2020

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April 13, 2020 Thought for the day: Resurrection as a process. Yesterday we celebrated Christ’s resurrection. Whether your Easter felt joyful or strange, happy or sad (or maybe some combination of all of those), it occurs to me that resurrection isn’t just a “one time&rdquo...

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Thought for the Day, April 11, 2020

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April 11, 2020 Thought for the day: Waiting. On Holy Saturday, we wait for the resurrection. It’s typically a time for silence and private meditation. You can also look through some of the Holy Week resources below. Psalm 27:14 says this, “Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your...

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Thought for the Day, April 10, 2020

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April 10, 2020 Thought for the day: Good Friday. Why is Good Friday called “good” if it’s a day when we remember Jesus’ suffering? Read more ​HERE​. If you haven’t seen our Service of Shadows, it’s ​HERE​. Another option for today is...

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Thought for the Day, April 9, 2020

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April 9, 2020 Thought for the day: Shadows. This is a day of shadows in the Christian church, Maundy Thursday. Take a moment to watch our service of shadows, ​HERE​. Before we get to the resurrection of Easter Morning, it’s useful to take a moment to remember the sadness and...

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Thought for the Day, April 8, 2020

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April 8, 2020 Thought for the day: Lament. There is so much to lament these days. Big and little things. Worries and fears. When we speak our laments out loud, we can give them to God. I invite you to a Holy Wednesday service of Lament today, at 8:00 p.m. online (It’ll be broadcast on...

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Thought for the Day, April 7, 2020

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April 7, 2020 Thought for the day: Holy Week, Tuesday. On this Holy Tuesday, perhaps you’ll want to read the ​texts ​for the day. Another idea, for those who are feeling like they need to pray without words: ​visio divina​. Praying for you all during this Holy...

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Thought for the Day, April 6, 2020

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April 6, 2020 Thought for the day: Holy Week, Monday. Today is the first day of Holy Week. Our celebration will be very different this year, to be sure. How will you celebrate Holy Week at home? One idea is to take a look at ​THIS timeline for Holy Monday. Take a look at some of the links...

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