Breathe together
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Breathe together

Focal verse “The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life” (Job 33:4). Reflection You made it—you’re here at the start of a…
The greatest story
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The greatest story

Focal verse “The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people’” (Luke 2:10). Reflection The…
Seeing our neighbors
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Seeing our neighbors

Focal verse “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). Reflection As soon as I woke my son to get him…
Love your enemies
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Love your enemies

Focal verse “But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat…
Be where your feet are
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Be where your feet are

Focal verse “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it” (Proverbs 3:27). Reflection Every fall, our town of…
Being present
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Being present

Focal verse “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today” (Matthew 6:34). Reflection We’re thick in the middle of…
Strengthening roots
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Strengthening roots

Focal verse “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the…
We’re in this together
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We’re in this together

Focal verse “Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor” (Romans 12:10). Reflection As the sun set on an unusually warm spring day, our small town…
Practice resurrection
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Practice resurrection

Focal verse “As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in me, do them, and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians…
The power of staying
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The power of staying

Focal verse “Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here while I go over there and pray’” (Matthew 26:36). Reflection…
Ordinary beauty in the new year
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Ordinary beauty in the new year

Focal verse “‘Look, the virgin shall become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,’ which means, ‘God is with us’” (Matthew 1:23). Reflection “Can…