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Invocation: "All shall be well" from At The Still Point And so our good Lord answered  to all the questions and doubts that I might make, saying comfortingly:         I may make all thing well,          I can make all thing well, I will make all thing well, and I shall make all thing well; and thou shall see thyself that all manner of thing shall be well. Where He says, I may, I understand it for the Father; Where He says, I can, I understand it for the Son; Where He says, I will, I understand it for the Holy Ghost and where He says , I shall, I understand it for the unity of the blessed Trinity: three Persons and one Truth; and where He says, Thou shall see thy self, I understand the oneing of all mankind that shall be saved unto the blessed Trinity. And in these five words God wills we be enclosed in rest and in peace.          Text: Revelation 1:1-3 Revelation 3:14-22   Takeaways: What is different about me in the last year because of Jesus? What is Jesus asking to disrupt right now in my space? Have I le

Text: Matthew 15:10-20 Takeaways: Where have I become dull? Very soon, ask someone with whom you disagree to help you understand. Make a list of what is best about the political party you voted against. Benediction:   Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.

Text: Mark 10:32-52 Takeaways: What do I want Jesus to do for me? Why do I want that? What are my blind spots? Benediction:  Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.

Text: Exodus 3:1-4:5 Takeaways: Take inventory: What am I holding onto that keeps me from the true self? This week, when I don't know what to say in a certain situation, practice waiting for the spirit. Take some time this week to look at some cattle or horses and just be still. Benediction:  Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.

On October 13, 2016 we hosted Q Commons: Engaging Our Divided Nation. During two-hour event , we heard 3 national talks via broadcast and 3 local talks on the Everyday Joe's stage. Amy Lowe - senior editor & co-founder of Ruminate Magazine - kicked off our local Q Commons talks last week. She reminds us of what happens when we bear witness to each other's stories.

Text:   Genesis 2:25-3:10 Takeaways: Where am I now? Benediction:  Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.

Text: Genesis 1:26-31 Ephesians 2:1-9 Takeaways: Knowing "Whose I Am" changes my "Who Am I?" from a QUESTION into a STATEMENT of Who I Am - A Child Of God. Identifying the "wrong voices" telling me who I am will allow me to focus on the one true voice who ultimately tells me who I am, which is all I should care about. It is by grace I have been saved through faith.  Whose I am tells me who I am. Benediction:  Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.

Text: Isaiah 11:1-9 Takeaways: Jesus didn't die just so we could go to heaven when we die. Where am I and who am I when I am there? Are we judging only by what we see and hear? Benediction:  Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.

Text: Nehemiah 2:11-15 Takeaways: Service is responding with mercy and love, not having all the answers. The opportunity to respond is around us all the time. Look at how Jesus did what he did, and do it well like that. Take regular time this week to pray Psalm 139:1, followed by a time of silence. Pay attention and write down anything you hear about who you are. Benediction:  Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.

Text: Romans 12:16-21 Takeaways: Don't be a jerk. Least wise, try real hard. Same goes for being a baby. Always remember when we start hating people or groups of people that we all have been told different stories. Living at peace is not the same as agreeing with everyone. Benediction:  Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.

Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Takeaways: Sometimes, the first movement is turning around. Where am I stuck right now? What am I afraid of right now? What is the first thing I need to do? Benediction:  Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.

Text: Psalm 29 Takeaways: Go to coffee with someone you know has suffered a lot and listen to what they have to share. Read something by Brennan Manning Benediction:  Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.

Text: Psalm 126   Takeaways: Go to coffee with someone you know has suffered a lot and listen to what they have to share. Read something by Brennan Manning   Benediction:  Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.

Text: Psalm 144   Takeaways: Each day this week, take significant time to contemplate a part of your body. Each day this week, take significant time to contemplate something in nature. One day this week, find a place to sit and just watch your fellow humans for a half hour. Each day, thank God specifically for an otherwise overlooked task you were able to perform   Benediction:   Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.

Text: Psalm 51   Benediction: May God protect you through your time of trial. May the love of Christ, seen in what he did, and heard in what he said fill you with joy and hope. May the Holy Spirit advocate for you, leading into all truth, lighting the way of faith, and strengthening you to follow Jesus, So that you will become like a strong, young tree, growing deep and bearing much fruit. Amen.  

Text: Psalm 23 Takeaways: One day this week, take time to acknowledge and be where you are. One day this week, enter into the meditation-memory-prayer structure of Psalm 23. Read or listen to The Answer Is 42 by Madeleine L'Engle Benediction: As you go forth from this place, may the wind of the Spirit startle your senses and blow through your life; May the fire of the Spirit scorch your complacency and light your way. And may the blessing of the Holy One— Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer— rest with you now and forever more. Amen.

Text:  Luke 24:13-32 Benediction: As you go forth from this place, may the wind of the Spirit startle your senses and blow through your life; May the fire of the Spirit scorch your complacency and light your way. And may the blessing of the Holy One— Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer— rest with you now and forever more. Amen.

Text:  Luke 14:1-11 Takeaways: When you receive a compliment, say thank you. Make two lists: what I like about me & what I don't like about me. Ask someone you trust to look at it and give feedback. Open our hearts to the spirit of Jesus everyday to tell us the truth about us.  Benediction: As you go forth from this place, may the wind of the Spirit startle your senses and blow through your life; May the fire of the Spirit scorch your complacency and light your way. And may the blessing of the Holy One— Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer— rest with you now and forever more. Amen.

Text:   Luke 11:37-54 Takeaways: Contemplate this question: What is the flaw that I most quickly identify in other people? And another: Where am I trying too hard? And another: What are my litmus questions? This week, give someone a kitty. Just kidding, but do surprise someone with generosity. Benediction: As you go forth from this place, may the wind of the Spirit startle your senses and blow through your life; May the fire of the Spirit scorch your complacency and light your way. And may the blessing of the Holy One— Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer— rest with you now and forever more. Amen.