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REUSABLE BAGS for grocery shopping are available. The cost is $5.00 is a fund raiser for the mission committeee. They are being sold after the Worship Service. Please help support the mission committee. Thank you.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
September 12, 2010
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Psalm 14
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
DAILY MEDITATION Henri Nouwen
Blessing One Another
To bless means to say good things. We have to bless one another constantly. Parents need to bless their children, children their parents, husbands their wives, wives their husbands, friends their friends. In our society, so full of curses, we must fill each place we enter with our blessings. We forget so quickly that we are God’s beloved children and allow the many curses of our world to darken our hearts. Therefore we have to be reminded of our belovedness and remind others of theirs. Whether the blessing is given in words or with gestures, in a solemn or an informal way, our lives need to be blessed lives.
Here are Links to more DEVOTIONS:
Upper Room Daily Devotional
Our Daily Bread Devotional
Winning Words ©
Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.
Jeremiah 45:5 and Matthew 6:33
In the epic tale The Iliad, the Greek king Odysseus led his army in the rescue of Helen of Troy. For ten years, the army was mired in war. During this time, Odysseus discovered that he had a taste for challenge and adventure. So he and his men spent ten more years on the high seas, seeking out enemies to fight and heroics to perform. But there is another side to this story. Back at home, Odysseus’ wife and son have been waiting for him. All these years, they have remained faithful to his memory. But his wanderlust kept Odysseus from returning to those who love him. That is, until Odysseus learns a very important lesson.
According to the legend, Odysseus sailed so far in his quest for adventure and conquest that he traveled to the very edge of the world, to the land of shadows that the Greeks called Hades. In Greek culture, the afterlife was represented by a shadowy world, devoid of any love, joy, hope, or peace. Here in Hades dwelt all of Odysseus’ heroes, the great Greek warriors whom he emulated. But they had no glory in the afterlife. Instead, they were desperate for news from the land of the living. What had become of their families and friends? What had become of the people who loved them? Suddenly, Odysseus realized that all his adventures, all his feats of prowess, meant nothing compared to the love of those he has left behind. It was a different Odysseus that left Hades that day. He set his sails for a new adventure: home. He was returning to a wife and son who have always loved him. As Odysseus realized, it is only love that will last beyond the land of shadows.
And so it often is with us. We expend the best years of our lives running after adventure and excitement—at the expense of spending time enjoying those who love us. Spouses, children, parents, and good friends are put “on hold” as we chase after the things this world deems important. And even more tragic, we put our relationship with God on hold too. Rather than pursuing a right relationship with God, we run after the fleeting pleasure of accomplishments, accolades, and applause—and then we wonder why there are never enough.
Those who are serious about practicing the spiritual discipline of self care heed the words of Scripture: Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not. Instead, we spend our time seeking a right relationship with the God who loves us with an everlasting love and who will be with us long after the accomplishment, accolades, and applause are nothing but distant memories. In response to God’s great love for us, we worship and praise him—and care for ourselves as a testimony to all the good things our Gracious Lord has done for us.
The time is always right to do what is right.
~~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
REUSABLE BAGS
REUSABLE BAGS for grocery shopping are available. The cost is $5.00 is a fund raiser for the mission committeee. They are being sold after the Worship Service. Please help support the mission committee. Thank you.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
September 12, 2010
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Psalm 14
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
DAILY MEDITATION Henri Nouwen
Blessing One Another
To bless means to say good things. We have to bless one another constantly. Parents need to bless their children, children their parents, husbands their wives, wives their husbands, friends their friends. In our society, so full of curses, we must fill each place we enter with our blessings. We forget so quickly that we are God’s beloved children and allow the many curses of our world to darken our hearts. Therefore we have to be reminded of our belovedness and remind others of theirs. Whether the blessing is given in words or with gestures, in a solemn or an informal way, our lives need to be blessed lives.
Here are Links to more DEVOTIONS:
Upper Room Daily Devotional
Our Daily Bread Devotional
Winning Words ©
Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.
Jeremiah 45:5 and Matthew 6:33
In the epic tale The Iliad, the Greek king Odysseus led his army in the rescue of Helen of Troy. For ten years, the army was mired in war. During this time, Odysseus discovered that he had a taste for challenge and adventure. So he and his men spent ten more years on the high seas, seeking out enemies to fight and heroics to perform. But there is another side to this story. Back at home, Odysseus’ wife and son have been waiting for him. All these years, they have remained faithful to his memory. But his wanderlust kept Odysseus from returning to those who love him. That is, until Odysseus learns a very important lesson.
According to the legend, Odysseus sailed so far in his quest for adventure and conquest that he traveled to the very edge of the world, to the land of shadows that the Greeks called Hades. In Greek culture, the afterlife was represented by a shadowy world, devoid of any love, joy, hope, or peace. Here in Hades dwelt all of Odysseus’ heroes, the great Greek warriors whom he emulated. But they had no glory in the afterlife. Instead, they were desperate for news from the land of the living. What had become of their families and friends? What had become of the people who loved them? Suddenly, Odysseus realized that all his adventures, all his feats of prowess, meant nothing compared to the love of those he has left behind. It was a different Odysseus that left Hades that day. He set his sails for a new adventure: home. He was returning to a wife and son who have always loved him. As Odysseus realized, it is only love that will last beyond the land of shadows.
And so it often is with us. We expend the best years of our lives running after adventure and excitement—at the expense of spending time enjoying those who love us. Spouses, children, parents, and good friends are put “on hold” as we chase after the things this world deems important. And even more tragic, we put our relationship with God on hold too. Rather than pursuing a right relationship with God, we run after the fleeting pleasure of accomplishments, accolades, and applause—and then we wonder why there are never enough.
Those who are serious about practicing the spiritual discipline of self care heed the words of Scripture: Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not. Instead, we spend our time seeking a right relationship with the God who loves us with an everlasting love and who will be with us long after the accomplishment, accolades, and applause are nothing but distant memories. In response to God’s great love for us, we worship and praise him—and care for ourselves as a testimony to all the good things our Gracious Lord has done for us.
The time is always right to do what is right.
~~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
September 12, 2010
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Psalm 14
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
DAILY MEDITATION Henri Nouwen
Blessing One Another
To bless means to say good things. We have to bless one another constantly. Parents need to bless their children, children their parents, husbands their wives, wives their husbands, friends their friends. In our society, so full of curses, we must fill each place we enter with our blessings. We forget so quickly that we are God’s beloved children and allow the many curses of our world to darken our hearts. Therefore we have to be reminded of our belovedness and remind others of theirs. Whether the blessing is given in words or with gestures, in a solemn or an informal way, our lives need to be blessed lives.
Here are Links to more DEVOTIONS:
Upper Room Daily Devotional
Our Daily Bread Devotional
Winning Words ©
Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.
Jeremiah 45:5 and Matthew 6:33
In the epic tale The Iliad, the Greek king Odysseus led his army in the rescue of Helen of Troy. For ten years, the army was mired in war. During this time, Odysseus discovered that he had a taste for challenge and adventure. So he and his men spent ten more years on the high seas, seeking out enemies to fight and heroics to perform. But there is another side to this story. Back at home, Odysseus’ wife and son have been waiting for him. All these years, they have remained faithful to his memory. But his wanderlust kept Odysseus from returning to those who love him. That is, until Odysseus learns a very important lesson.
According to the legend, Odysseus sailed so far in his quest for adventure and conquest that he traveled to the very edge of the world, to the land of shadows that the Greeks called Hades. In Greek culture, the afterlife was represented by a shadowy world, devoid of any love, joy, hope, or peace. Here in Hades dwelt all of Odysseus’ heroes, the great Greek warriors whom he emulated. But they had no glory in the afterlife. Instead, they were desperate for news from the land of the living. What had become of their families and friends? What had become of the people who loved them? Suddenly, Odysseus realized that all his adventures, all his feats of prowess, meant nothing compared to the love of those he has left behind. It was a different Odysseus that left Hades that day. He set his sails for a new adventure: home. He was returning to a wife and son who have always loved him. As Odysseus realized, it is only love that will last beyond the land of shadows.
And so it often is with us. We expend the best years of our lives running after adventure and excitement—at the expense of spending time enjoying those who love us. Spouses, children, parents, and good friends are put “on hold” as we chase after the things this world deems important. And even more tragic, we put our relationship with God on hold too. Rather than pursuing a right relationship with God, we run after the fleeting pleasure of accomplishments, accolades, and applause—and then we wonder why there are never enough.
Those who are serious about practicing the spiritual discipline of self care heed the words of Scripture: Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not. Instead, we spend our time seeking a right relationship with the God who loves us with an everlasting love and who will be with us long after the accomplishment, accolades, and applause are nothing but distant memories. In response to God’s great love for us, we worship and praise him—and care for ourselves as a testimony to all the good things our Gracious Lord has done for us.
The time is always right to do what is right.
~~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Psalm 14
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
DAILY MEDITATION Henri Nouwen
Blessing One Another
To bless means to say good things. We have to bless one another constantly. Parents need to bless their children, children their parents, husbands their wives, wives their husbands, friends their friends. In our society, so full of curses, we must fill each place we enter with our blessings. We forget so quickly that we are God’s beloved children and allow the many curses of our world to darken our hearts. Therefore we have to be reminded of our belovedness and remind others of theirs. Whether the blessing is given in words or with gestures, in a solemn or an informal way, our lives need to be blessed lives.
Here are Links to more DEVOTIONS:
Upper Room Daily Devotional
Our Daily Bread Devotional
Winning Words ©
Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.
Jeremiah 45:5 and Matthew 6:33
In the epic tale The Iliad, the Greek king Odysseus led his army in the rescue of Helen of Troy. For ten years, the army was mired in war. During this time, Odysseus discovered that he had a taste for challenge and adventure. So he and his men spent ten more years on the high seas, seeking out enemies to fight and heroics to perform. But there is another side to this story. Back at home, Odysseus’ wife and son have been waiting for him. All these years, they have remained faithful to his memory. But his wanderlust kept Odysseus from returning to those who love him. That is, until Odysseus learns a very important lesson.
According to the legend, Odysseus sailed so far in his quest for adventure and conquest that he traveled to the very edge of the world, to the land of shadows that the Greeks called Hades. In Greek culture, the afterlife was represented by a shadowy world, devoid of any love, joy, hope, or peace. Here in Hades dwelt all of Odysseus’ heroes, the great Greek warriors whom he emulated. But they had no glory in the afterlife. Instead, they were desperate for news from the land of the living. What had become of their families and friends? What had become of the people who loved them? Suddenly, Odysseus realized that all his adventures, all his feats of prowess, meant nothing compared to the love of those he has left behind. It was a different Odysseus that left Hades that day. He set his sails for a new adventure: home. He was returning to a wife and son who have always loved him. As Odysseus realized, it is only love that will last beyond the land of shadows.
And so it often is with us. We expend the best years of our lives running after adventure and excitement—at the expense of spending time enjoying those who love us. Spouses, children, parents, and good friends are put “on hold” as we chase after the things this world deems important. And even more tragic, we put our relationship with God on hold too. Rather than pursuing a right relationship with God, we run after the fleeting pleasure of accomplishments, accolades, and applause—and then we wonder why there are never enough.
Those who are serious about practicing the spiritual discipline of self care heed the words of Scripture: Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not. Instead, we spend our time seeking a right relationship with the God who loves us with an everlasting love and who will be with us long after the accomplishment, accolades, and applause are nothing but distant memories. In response to God’s great love for us, we worship and praise him—and care for ourselves as a testimony to all the good things our Gracious Lord has done for us.
The time is always right to do what is right.
~~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Blessing One Another
To bless means to say good things. We have to bless one another constantly. Parents need to bless their children, children their parents, husbands their wives, wives their husbands, friends their friends. In our society, so full of curses, we must fill each place we enter with our blessings. We forget so quickly that we are God’s beloved children and allow the many curses of our world to darken our hearts. Therefore we have to be reminded of our belovedness and remind others of theirs. Whether the blessing is given in words or with gestures, in a solemn or an informal way, our lives need to be blessed lives.
Here are Links to more DEVOTIONS:
Upper Room Daily Devotional
Our Daily Bread Devotional
Winning Words ©
Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.
Jeremiah 45:5 and Matthew 6:33
In the epic tale The Iliad, the Greek king Odysseus led his army in the rescue of Helen of Troy. For ten years, the army was mired in war. During this time, Odysseus discovered that he had a taste for challenge and adventure. So he and his men spent ten more years on the high seas, seeking out enemies to fight and heroics to perform. But there is another side to this story. Back at home, Odysseus’ wife and son have been waiting for him. All these years, they have remained faithful to his memory. But his wanderlust kept Odysseus from returning to those who love him. That is, until Odysseus learns a very important lesson.
According to the legend, Odysseus sailed so far in his quest for adventure and conquest that he traveled to the very edge of the world, to the land of shadows that the Greeks called Hades. In Greek culture, the afterlife was represented by a shadowy world, devoid of any love, joy, hope, or peace. Here in Hades dwelt all of Odysseus’ heroes, the great Greek warriors whom he emulated. But they had no glory in the afterlife. Instead, they were desperate for news from the land of the living. What had become of their families and friends? What had become of the people who loved them? Suddenly, Odysseus realized that all his adventures, all his feats of prowess, meant nothing compared to the love of those he has left behind. It was a different Odysseus that left Hades that day. He set his sails for a new adventure: home. He was returning to a wife and son who have always loved him. As Odysseus realized, it is only love that will last beyond the land of shadows.
And so it often is with us. We expend the best years of our lives running after adventure and excitement—at the expense of spending time enjoying those who love us. Spouses, children, parents, and good friends are put “on hold” as we chase after the things this world deems important. And even more tragic, we put our relationship with God on hold too. Rather than pursuing a right relationship with God, we run after the fleeting pleasure of accomplishments, accolades, and applause—and then we wonder why there are never enough.
Those who are serious about practicing the spiritual discipline of self care heed the words of Scripture: Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not. Instead, we spend our time seeking a right relationship with the God who loves us with an everlasting love and who will be with us long after the accomplishment, accolades, and applause are nothing but distant memories. In response to God’s great love for us, we worship and praise him—and care for ourselves as a testimony to all the good things our Gracious Lord has done for us.
The time is always right to do what is right.
~~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Here are Links to more DEVOTIONS:
Upper Room Daily Devotional
Our Daily Bread Devotional
Winning Words ©
Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.
Jeremiah 45:5 and Matthew 6:33
In the epic tale The Iliad, the Greek king Odysseus led his army in the rescue of Helen of Troy. For ten years, the army was mired in war. During this time, Odysseus discovered that he had a taste for challenge and adventure. So he and his men spent ten more years on the high seas, seeking out enemies to fight and heroics to perform. But there is another side to this story. Back at home, Odysseus’ wife and son have been waiting for him. All these years, they have remained faithful to his memory. But his wanderlust kept Odysseus from returning to those who love him. That is, until Odysseus learns a very important lesson.
According to the legend, Odysseus sailed so far in his quest for adventure and conquest that he traveled to the very edge of the world, to the land of shadows that the Greeks called Hades. In Greek culture, the afterlife was represented by a shadowy world, devoid of any love, joy, hope, or peace. Here in Hades dwelt all of Odysseus’ heroes, the great Greek warriors whom he emulated. But they had no glory in the afterlife. Instead, they were desperate for news from the land of the living. What had become of their families and friends? What had become of the people who loved them? Suddenly, Odysseus realized that all his adventures, all his feats of prowess, meant nothing compared to the love of those he has left behind. It was a different Odysseus that left Hades that day. He set his sails for a new adventure: home. He was returning to a wife and son who have always loved him. As Odysseus realized, it is only love that will last beyond the land of shadows.
And so it often is with us. We expend the best years of our lives running after adventure and excitement—at the expense of spending time enjoying those who love us. Spouses, children, parents, and good friends are put “on hold” as we chase after the things this world deems important. And even more tragic, we put our relationship with God on hold too. Rather than pursuing a right relationship with God, we run after the fleeting pleasure of accomplishments, accolades, and applause—and then we wonder why there are never enough.
Those who are serious about practicing the spiritual discipline of self care heed the words of Scripture: Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not. Instead, we spend our time seeking a right relationship with the God who loves us with an everlasting love and who will be with us long after the accomplishment, accolades, and applause are nothing but distant memories. In response to God’s great love for us, we worship and praise him—and care for ourselves as a testimony to all the good things our Gracious Lord has done for us.
The time is always right to do what is right.
~~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our Daily Bread Devotional
Winning Words ©
Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.
Jeremiah 45:5 and Matthew 6:33
In the epic tale The Iliad, the Greek king Odysseus led his army in the rescue of Helen of Troy. For ten years, the army was mired in war. During this time, Odysseus discovered that he had a taste for challenge and adventure. So he and his men spent ten more years on the high seas, seeking out enemies to fight and heroics to perform. But there is another side to this story. Back at home, Odysseus’ wife and son have been waiting for him. All these years, they have remained faithful to his memory. But his wanderlust kept Odysseus from returning to those who love him. That is, until Odysseus learns a very important lesson.
According to the legend, Odysseus sailed so far in his quest for adventure and conquest that he traveled to the very edge of the world, to the land of shadows that the Greeks called Hades. In Greek culture, the afterlife was represented by a shadowy world, devoid of any love, joy, hope, or peace. Here in Hades dwelt all of Odysseus’ heroes, the great Greek warriors whom he emulated. But they had no glory in the afterlife. Instead, they were desperate for news from the land of the living. What had become of their families and friends? What had become of the people who loved them? Suddenly, Odysseus realized that all his adventures, all his feats of prowess, meant nothing compared to the love of those he has left behind. It was a different Odysseus that left Hades that day. He set his sails for a new adventure: home. He was returning to a wife and son who have always loved him. As Odysseus realized, it is only love that will last beyond the land of shadows.
And so it often is with us. We expend the best years of our lives running after adventure and excitement—at the expense of spending time enjoying those who love us. Spouses, children, parents, and good friends are put “on hold” as we chase after the things this world deems important. And even more tragic, we put our relationship with God on hold too. Rather than pursuing a right relationship with God, we run after the fleeting pleasure of accomplishments, accolades, and applause—and then we wonder why there are never enough.
Those who are serious about practicing the spiritual discipline of self care heed the words of Scripture: Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not. Instead, we spend our time seeking a right relationship with the God who loves us with an everlasting love and who will be with us long after the accomplishment, accolades, and applause are nothing but distant memories. In response to God’s great love for us, we worship and praise him—and care for ourselves as a testimony to all the good things our Gracious Lord has done for us.
The time is always right to do what is right.
~~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.
Jeremiah 45:5 and Matthew 6:33
In the epic tale The Iliad, the Greek king Odysseus led his army in the rescue of Helen of Troy. For ten years, the army was mired in war. During this time, Odysseus discovered that he had a taste for challenge and adventure. So he and his men spent ten more years on the high seas, seeking out enemies to fight and heroics to perform. But there is another side to this story. Back at home, Odysseus’ wife and son have been waiting for him. All these years, they have remained faithful to his memory. But his wanderlust kept Odysseus from returning to those who love him. That is, until Odysseus learns a very important lesson.
According to the legend, Odysseus sailed so far in his quest for adventure and conquest that he traveled to the very edge of the world, to the land of shadows that the Greeks called Hades. In Greek culture, the afterlife was represented by a shadowy world, devoid of any love, joy, hope, or peace. Here in Hades dwelt all of Odysseus’ heroes, the great Greek warriors whom he emulated. But they had no glory in the afterlife. Instead, they were desperate for news from the land of the living. What had become of their families and friends? What had become of the people who loved them? Suddenly, Odysseus realized that all his adventures, all his feats of prowess, meant nothing compared to the love of those he has left behind. It was a different Odysseus that left Hades that day. He set his sails for a new adventure: home. He was returning to a wife and son who have always loved him. As Odysseus realized, it is only love that will last beyond the land of shadows.
And so it often is with us. We expend the best years of our lives running after adventure and excitement—at the expense of spending time enjoying those who love us. Spouses, children, parents, and good friends are put “on hold” as we chase after the things this world deems important. And even more tragic, we put our relationship with God on hold too. Rather than pursuing a right relationship with God, we run after the fleeting pleasure of accomplishments, accolades, and applause—and then we wonder why there are never enough.
Those who are serious about practicing the spiritual discipline of self care heed the words of Scripture: Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not. Instead, we spend our time seeking a right relationship with the God who loves us with an everlasting love and who will be with us long after the accomplishment, accolades, and applause are nothing but distant memories. In response to God’s great love for us, we worship and praise him—and care for ourselves as a testimony to all the good things our Gracious Lord has done for us.
The time is always right to do what is right.
~~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
According to the legend, Odysseus sailed so far in his quest for adventure and conquest that he traveled to the very edge of the world, to the land of shadows that the Greeks called Hades. In Greek culture, the afterlife was represented by a shadowy world, devoid of any love, joy, hope, or peace. Here in Hades dwelt all of Odysseus’ heroes, the great Greek warriors whom he emulated. But they had no glory in the afterlife. Instead, they were desperate for news from the land of the living. What had become of their families and friends? What had become of the people who loved them? Suddenly, Odysseus realized that all his adventures, all his feats of prowess, meant nothing compared to the love of those he has left behind. It was a different Odysseus that left Hades that day. He set his sails for a new adventure: home. He was returning to a wife and son who have always loved him. As Odysseus realized, it is only love that will last beyond the land of shadows.
And so it often is with us. We expend the best years of our lives running after adventure and excitement—at the expense of spending time enjoying those who love us. Spouses, children, parents, and good friends are put “on hold” as we chase after the things this world deems important. And even more tragic, we put our relationship with God on hold too. Rather than pursuing a right relationship with God, we run after the fleeting pleasure of accomplishments, accolades, and applause—and then we wonder why there are never enough.
Those who are serious about practicing the spiritual discipline of self care heed the words of Scripture: Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not. Instead, we spend our time seeking a right relationship with the God who loves us with an everlasting love and who will be with us long after the accomplishment, accolades, and applause are nothing but distant memories. In response to God’s great love for us, we worship and praise him—and care for ourselves as a testimony to all the good things our Gracious Lord has done for us.
The time is always right to do what is right.
~~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Those who are serious about practicing the spiritual discipline of self care heed the words of Scripture: Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not. Instead, we spend our time seeking a right relationship with the God who loves us with an everlasting love and who will be with us long after the accomplishment, accolades, and applause are nothing but distant memories. In response to God’s great love for us, we worship and praise him—and care for ourselves as a testimony to all the good things our Gracious Lord has done for us.
The time is always right to do what is right.
~~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
~~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
