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Rev. Steve West talks about Remembrance, based on this week's scripture.

Using this week's Gospel lesson, Rev. John Fleischauer reminds us that Jesus wants us to reject the temptation of easy answers and instead let the Holy Spirit work in us.

As we read Isaiah 56, Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield points out that those we cast out, leave out or ignore are invited to God's Holy Mountain just as we are.

Rev. Carol Gullatt finds that reflecting on leadership using this week's Gospel lesson is fitting for the times we are living in.

Rev. Steve West walks us through Jacob's wrestling match using a hymn by Charles Wesley.

We're all sinners and saints, says Rev. Donna Godwin. We're all good guys and bad guys. We can't separate the wheat from the weeds—we have to let God do that.

Rev. Delaney Holloway contemplates what it is about children that is so admirable to Jesus that he challenges us to be childlike.

Rev. Michael Bowman addresses the difficult question raised by Genesis 22.

Rev. Wayne Hicks calls on us to consider our blessings in a different way.

Rev. Dr. Steve West shares about Trinity Sunday.

In this week's reading that includes the story of two pilgrims walking to Emmaus, says Rev. Holly Woodall, Jesus teaches us how to do church on the road.

Do you think "Doubting Thomas" gets a bad rap? Listen to Rev. Will Etheridge share why he thinks so.

Rev. Matt Andrews says that one of the lessons the women who visited the tomb teaches us is that it takes courage to hope.

Rev. Judy Shepherd teaches us about the temptation of Christ and how it can teach us to respond when we are tempted.

Rev. Steve West Advises us to look to God for peace in the midst of chaos.

Now more than ever, says Becky Walker, is a time for us to be salt and light.

Rev. Roger Short shares about the Lord's baptism.

Rev. Donna Godwin notes that this week's Lectionary list tells us how we are to live.

Rev. Dr. Bill Morgan helps us pars the word buffet found in the first chapter of John.

Rev. Dr. Clinton Hubbard talks about the story of Joseph and how his actions in time of crisis are an example of good character.

Rev. Alan Head reminds us that this week's Scripture calls us to hope during Advent.

As Rev. Sherill Clontz finds in this week's Isaiah text, God is always doing new things.

Rev. Steve West invites us to compare similar Gospel stories, like the Sermon and the Mount and the Sermon on the Plain.

We can become our true selves, say Rev. Robbins Sims, if we fully trust God.

When we open ourselves in prayer, says Rev. Amy Parsons Vaughn, God is at work to transform us.

As we consider the story of the Good Samaritan, Becky Walker asks us to consider who we are walking past.

Take a walk through the Lectionary verses in Luke 10 with Rev. Dr. Bill Morgan.

Rev. Michael Bowman reminds us that the Fruits of the Spirit are fruit that will last in a life that abides in Jesus.

Rev. Malinda Weaver reminds us of the heart of today's Gospel message is that Jesus came to calm the storms of our lives.

God wants a right relationship with us, says Joey Butler, and opens the door for us to enter into it.

Rev. Carrie Jones challenges us to tap into one of the gifts the Holy Spirit brought on Pentecost—the power to prophesy.

Compassion often costs something, Rev. Wayne Hicks says, but Jesus calls us to it.

Rev. Steve West invites us to look deeper into the story of Lydia and to acknowledge the importance of women called into ministry.

As we read this week's scripture, Rev Donna Godwin thinks we need to ask ourselves, "Where is the love?"

Rev. Roger Short walks us through this week's readings, which remind us that the Lamb is the Shepherd.

Becky Walker focuses on Isaiah 55, where we are reminded that God's ways are higher than our ways.

Rev. Josh Hickman finds significance in the metaphors Jesus used in this week's Gospel lesson.

Mike Stedham reminds us that the practice of giving something up for Lent relates to the temptation of Christ in the wilderness.

Rev. Leslie Williams points out that one of the lessons of the Transfiguration story is that the order in which we do things has meaning.

Rev. Steve West notes that in a story of unhealthy family dynamics, Joseph is able to see the bigger picture.

Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield tells us about a time Jesus turned things upside down.

How can we face the problems we face in today's world? Rev Dale Clem shares some ideas.

Rev. Robbins Sims invites us to listen—to others and especially to what God is saying to us.

Every week, we hear the Scripture read and the Word proclaimed. Rev. Donna Godwin asks, "Are we really listening?"

Does your faith bring you joy and delight? Rev. John Fleischauer reminds us that it should.

In the most difficult of days, Rev. Donna Godwin reminds us, loving each other is the main thing.

Rev. Steve West identifies three core values of the early church that the world found offensive and encourages us to relentlessly live into them.

One of the things about reading Acts, says Stephanie Sparks, is that it allows us to see the continuing work of the Holy Spirit.

Rev. Dale Clem discusses some of the themes found in the Gospel of John.

Rev. Dr. Bill Morgan talks about the "then and now" statements we find in the book of Matthew.