Church in the World
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Ways to Help #HurricaneHarvey
I thank God for the desire so many people have to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. There are many ways to help, but I’ve listed a few here for you to consider. As we have heard on the news and witnessed from other large-impact storms, recovery will take a long time. There are multiple phases…
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All of God’s Children Have a Place
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” ~ Matthew 19:14 Perspectives on children have changed over time. Some of us grew up hearing things like: “Children are to be seen and not heard” or…
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Being Bearers of the Good News
14But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How…
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Giving Our Very Best to God and Our Neighbor
9Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.11Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend…
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Prayer for Prince William County Board of Supervisors Meeting – 2/21/2017
Chairman Stewart, members of the Board, and fellow citizens. As we prepare for prayer, we set our hearts and minds in a different way. We consider in the context of prayer the community of which we are a part. I don’t know what you and others are hearing, but I think it’s fair to say…
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Prayer for Prince William County Board of Supervisors Meeting – 1/24/2017
Chairman Stewart, members of the Board, fellow citizens … let us pray. We confess to You, O God, that differences have led to discord and division in our country. We pray for your wisdom as Solomon did as he asked for the wisdom to lead Your people. We pray for guidance for churches and for…
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The day after the election …
We have been building up to the 2016 election for quite some time, but what about looking forward to after the election?
Epicurious Lutheran 