New Strength
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run [...]
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GPS-Green
07 / Sunday Read John 10:10 (NRSVUE) Overview: Green is the color of life. Evergreens (Christmas tree, wreaths, and garlands) symbolize [...]
A Gently Used Church
"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk [...]
GPS-Purple
30 / Sunday Read Jeremiah 23:4-5 / John 18:36 / Mark 15:17-20 Overview: Why do we associate certain colors with Christmastime–red [...]
That’s Different
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call [...]
GPS-The 12 Days of Thanksgiving
23 / Sunday Read James 1:17 Overview: James 1:17 says that all good and perfect gifts come from God, so it’s [...]
Wear Your Colors
"They put a purple robe on (Jesus), then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him.” – Mark [...]
GPS-God the Holy Spirit
16 / Sunday Read John 14:26 (CEB-Common English Bible) Overview: We wrap up our study of the Nicene Creed, looking at [...]
Not According to Plan
"And Jesus got up and followed him, with his disciples. Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from a flow [...]
Blaze Orange
"I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I [...]