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by Gretchen Watkins Matthew 22:37-40 There are many days I struggle with life decisions. How do I handle that difficult coworker? What do I say to that person who made me mad? How do I guide my child through a challenging choice they need to make? What should I be doing with my life? Even simply, what am I going to cook for dinner? I often wonder how God wants me to handle a situation, a conversation, a decision. It would be so much easier if God would leave me a note on my

by Jeff McKinney John 11:1-44 As we journey through the Lenten season, we find ourselves reflecting on themes of mortality, sacrifice, and ultimately, resurrection. One of the most profound stories that encapsulates these themes is the account of Lazarus, a dear friend of Jesus, who was raised from the dead after four days in the tomb. This miraculous event is not just a display of Jesus’ power; it is a powerful reminder of the hope and renewal that we anticipate during this

by Grace Outlaw Luke 19:1-10 I think many of us can relate to Zacchaeus. We all understand how it feels to be unseen or overlooked. Maybe your parents overlooked your accomplishments growing up in favor of one of your siblings. Maybe your spouse doesn’t see or notice all you do for your family. Maybe your boss has passed you over for a promotion (or several) and you wonder if anyone truly notices you! Zacchaeus was definitely familiar with feeling small — both literally and

by Grace Outlaw Matthew 19:24; 12:12 I think I might have been a hobbit in an alternate universe. I am more than content sitting at home with a fire crackling in the hearth, a cozy blanket, a cuppa Earl Grey, and a good book (not to mention, 2x the human amount of meals per day seems like a huge plus)! In J.R.R. Tolkein’s The Hobbit, Gandalf appears on Bilbo Baggins’ doorstep late one evening and says, “I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging,

by Barbara Harrison Luke 10:38-42 “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, ‘Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!’ ‘Martha, Martha’ the Lord answered, ‘you are wor

by Shelby Barker John 14 Jesus had just finished his last meal with his closest friends. He knew that the next few hours would bring betrayal, arrest, and ultimately death. As the weight of that moment settled in, he tried to prepare his friends for what was about to happen. Jesus said he was leaving to prepare a place for them in his Father’s house. This confused the disciples. Thomas raised his hand, essentially asking, “Uh… What do you mean, and how do we get to wherever