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Hymn of the Day: 797 Praise the Almighty

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15th Sunday after Pentecost 1 Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him!Yes, I will laud Him until death;With songs and anthems I come before HimAs long as He allows me breath.From Him my life and all things came;Bless, O my soul, His holy name.Alleluia, alleluia! 2 Trust not in rulers; they are but mortal;Earth-born they … Read more

The Jesus Storybook Bible Review

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We recently read through The Jesus Storybook Bible. It’s a kid’s Bible published by Zondervan for ages 4-11. The illustrations are colorful and the words are kid-friendly. Sally Lloyd-Jones does a nice job explaining hard concepts in easy to use language for children. She does a wonderful job connecting some of the Old Testament accounts … Read more

Devotion: Footprints and Psalm 77

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You’re likely familiar with the modern Christian poem Footprints in the Sand. The final verse is the most memorable, with God remarking to the writer “…When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you”. It’s a fine poem inviting us to place our trust in God, especially when we … Read more

LSB 566 By Grace I’m Saved

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1 By grace I’m saved, grace free and boundless;My soul, believe and doubt it not.Why stagger at this word of promise?Has Scripture ever falsehood taught?No! Then this word must true remain;By grace you too will life obtain. 2 By grace! None dare lay claim to merit;Our works and conduct have no worth.God in His love … Read more

Hard Sundays

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                I knew we were in for a bad Sunday when we sang Christ is Our Cornerstone. In the third verse, we sing, “Oh, then, with hymns of praise These hallowed courts shall ring.” My child screeched. The timing of the screech was hysterical. My husband and I started laughing. I was literally crying from … Read more

Sermon: “One Flesh” Ephesians 5:22-33

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13th Sunday after Pentecost – Ephesians 5:22-33 – 2021 Ephesians 5’s teaching on marriage  is a challenge for the church today. There is one phrase that particularly goes against our sinful nature.  “…the two shall become one flesh” Now, we don’t think much of those words. We get hung up on the opening verse of … Read more