A Refuge Inside, A Refuge Abides

Psalm 84:1-4; 10 Friends, what comes to mind when you hear the word refuge? What sorts of images fill your head? Feelings you have? Feel free to write them in the comments section. The Book of Psalms, Hebrew תְּהִלִּים‬ or תהילים‬, or Tehillim (praises), is the first book of the Ketuvim [Writings), in the 3rd […]

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A Taste Test

Psalm 34:1-8;18, John 6:51          Okay, do me a favor. Open your mouth and say “ah…” Go look in the mirror. You have taste buds. You know, those sensory organs on your tongue that allow you to experience tastes that are sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. See the bumps on your tongue? Those are called […]

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Bread Is Us, Is Them, Is Life

John 6:35-37; 48-51 So here’s the thing—bread is a universal food. Now it varies, of course. Some people eat wheat-based bread of all shapes and sizes. You’ve probably tried that at some point in your life—a flaky croissant, a baguette, an Italian loaf, even a doughnut. And even if you’re gluten intolerant, you have options. […]

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