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March 14: A Journey that follows Jesus the Peaceful One

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The cross is an ugly and grotesque symbol of death, and yet as followers of Jesus, the Peaceful One, we are invited to “stand firm in the Lord” while utterly powerless as members of the community of Christ who profess peace and cry for justice. Continue reading →

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Pray for Peace in Ukraine

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Urgent Prayers Needed for Peace in Ukraine (From World Church Communications) Community of Christ joins our voice with other people and groups around the world in an appeal for peace for Ukraine and Russia. We uphold the Worth of All … Continue reading →

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Pursue Peace on Earth!

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Pursue Peace on Earth! We see it on Christmas cards every year: “Peace on Earth!” But what would the world look like if individuals, congregations and communities truly pursued peace on earth? Is it important to “pursue peace on earth?” … Continue reading →

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I Can Only Imagine

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I can only imagine, what it must have been like for those first disciples. Mary’s proclamation that she had seen the Lord, still ringing in their ears. They locked themselves in the house out of fear. Disturbing a grave was … Continue reading →

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The Lord Is Peace!

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The Lord Is Peace! Ancient conceptions of peace as recorded in the Hebrew Scriptures sometimes imagine peace as something that is obtained at the expense of one’s enemies essentially by obtaining victory over one’s foes. God was sometimes seen as … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2021 Peace Moment

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For April 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 →

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On Easter Monday, Are We True Easter People?

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On Easter Monday, Are We True Easter People? Easter has come and gone. We prepared the Easter eggs, decorated the house, attended the in-person or online services, heard the sermon, ate the bread and drank the wine. But are we … Continue reading →

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March 14, 2021 Peace Moment

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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 is by Steve Bolie. PEACE MOMENT Today’s scripture from John is about the … Continue reading →

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March 7, 2021 Peace Moment

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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 is by Lisa Stobbe. PEACE MOMENT Hear God’s Guidance The scripture for today … Continue reading →

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Mondays in Lent: Lenten Readings

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Each Monday, the Lamoni Heartland USA Diversity Team will publish a Lenten Reading. When I first prepared a Lenten Calendar and distributed it door-to-door in the neighborhood around my congregation, I had no idea if it would reach anyone in … Continue reading →

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