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            Besides the verses from Esther and Jesus’ teachings in Mark, the 5th chapter of the epistle of James is a focus scripture for today. In verses 19 -20 we find this counsel. (NRSV)             My brothers and sisters, if … Continue reading →

Prayer for Peace for September 12 by Glenn Wisdom cries out in the street; in the squares she raises her voice. – Proverbs 1:20 In 2018, President Veazey and the USA Team of Apostles issued statements regarding the then current … Continue reading →

It isn’t Over until it’s Over. No matter how hard we want this pandemic to be over it is not.  It seems like we are certainly in it for the long haul.  Some may feel that the past year and … Continue reading →

Peace Moment for Aug 15th  Deb Crowley “While it is our responsibility to not purposefully offend another, it is even a greater responsibility that we not let ourselves be offended.” I’ve pondered these words of wisdom many times over the … Continue reading →

Peace Moment August 1, 2021 Steve Peace Moment Introduction The observance is planned by the Des Moines Faith Committee for Peace. Lamoni Heartland Mission Center and the Northwest congregation are both financial co-sponsors of the event.The primary purpose of this … Continue reading →

For ­­­­­­­July 25, 2021 Prayer for Peace and Peace Moment with introduction Introduction Each week we hear a Peace Moment in addition to the prayer for peace. This week’s Peace Moment is by Jeannine Ward. PEACE MOMENT Peace was created … Continue reading →

By Claudia Schooler God of peace in the midst of pandemic, God of hope that cancels despair, God who sings joy in the middle or sorrow, Great God of love, hear our prayer.   In crisis and hardship you answer … Continue reading →

Listen to the Prophetic Voice              (Mark 6:30-34, 53-56)                         Claudia Schooler             The beginning and the end of Mark, chapter 6 tell of how Jesus and the disciples were constantly sought after by throngs of people who wanted to learn or … Continue reading →

For ­­­­­­­July 11, 2021 Prayer for Peace and Peace Moment with introduction Introduction Each week we hear a Peace Moment in addition to the prayer for peace. Hopefully all will be blessed with these devotional thoughts. This week’s Peace Moment … Continue reading →