We're making a big change... and want you to be part of it! Starting Sept. 6th we're switching to Sunday mornings.Sunday Worship @10A | Eastside Rec. Center - Oakley Save the Date! Matt. 14:13–14 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Read the context It was the kind of day where you wouldn't...
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We're making a big change... and want you to be part of it! Starting Sept. 6th we're switching to Sunday mornings.Sunday Worship @10A | Eastside Rec. Center - Oakley Save the Date! Eph. 3:3–10 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. ... In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and...
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We're making a big change... and want you to be part of it! Starting Sept. 6th we're switching to Sunday mornings.Sunday Worship @10A | Eastside Rec. Center - Oakley Save the Date! 1 Kings 17:2–6 Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there.”So he did what the Lord had told him. He went to the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan,...
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Psalm 136 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods.His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords:His love endures forever. Read the context Na... na... na... nana na, na.... Hey, Jude! Everyone knows that refrain. (even if typed out it looks strange) But can I suggest a new one? His love endures forever. Psalm 136 traces all the reasons you can say this refrain. God's deliverance, guidance, love, and power. Need a new song...
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Phil. 4:11–13 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Read the context Sorry to burst your bubble on what might be your favorite verse... "I can do all this" isn't about...
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Ecclesiastes 5 I have seen a grievous evil under the sun:wealth hoarded to the harm of its owners, or wealth lost through some misfortune, — so that when they have children there is nothing left for them to inherit. Everyone comes naked from their mother’s womb, — and as everyone comes, so they depart. They take nothing from their toil —that they can carry in their hands. Read the context Death is the great equalizer. The rich and poor can take exactly the same amount with them after death:...
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Proverbs 2:6–8 For the Lord gives wisdom;from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright,he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Read the context I've recently started driving a longer route near my house. Why? The shorter route is a mess of potholes. There are two paths for every person — the path of Godly wisdom... and what seems "right." God promises to guide...
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Matt. 13:44–46 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. Read the context One of my favorite hobbies is thrifting... finding something WAY underpriced: a rare record, cool vintage clothing, a piece of art. You...
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1 Kings 3 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” ... Solomon answered... "Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” Read the context "Ask for whatever you want me to give you..." What...
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