March 10, 2024
Scripture Reference: John 6:16-21 (NRSV) 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they […]
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Scripture Reference: John 6:1-15 (NRSV) 6 After this Jesus went across the Galilee Sea (that is, the Tiberias Sea). 2 A large crowd followed him, because they had seen the miraculous signs he had done among the sick. 3 Jesus went up a mountain and sat there with his disciples. 4 It was nearly time for Passover, the Jewish festival. 5 Jesus looked […]
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Scripture Reference: John 6:1-15 (NRSV) 6 After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A large crowd kept following him because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. 3 Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. 4 Now the Passover, the […]
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2024
In the season of Lent, Christians worldwide prepare for a period of introspection, repentance, and spiritual growth. At the heart of this 40-day journey is the practice of fasting — a deliberate act of self-denial that holds profound significance in the Christian faith. Historical Roots in Christian Tradition Fasting during Lent finds its roots in […]
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2024
Podcast Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:1-10 (NRSV) 28 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance […]
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Scripture Reference: John 4:46-50; John 5:2-9 (NRSV) 46 Then he came again to Cana in Galilee, where he had changed the water into wine. Now there was a royal official whose son lay ill in Capernaum. 47 When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged him to come down and heal […]
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2024
Podcast Scripture Reference: John 2:1-11 (NRSV) 2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, […]
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Scripture Reference: John 2:1-11 (NRSV) 2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what […]
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2024
Podcast Scripture Reference: Ephesians 6:10-18 (CEB) 10 Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and his powerful strength. 11 Put on God’s armor so that you can make a stand against the tricks of the devil. 12 We aren’t fighting against human enemies but against rulers, authorities, forces of cosmic darkness, and spiritual powers of evil in the heavens. 13 Therefore, pick up […]
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Scripture Reference: Ephesians 6:10-17 (NRSV) 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power; 11 put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil, 12 for our struggle is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic […]
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