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The Upper Room Disciplines provides an opportunity to look more deeply at scripture by offering a week of devotions by a single author on a particular theme.

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Holy Week - April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023

I do not enjoy the scripture readings about Judas. I think it is because I see myself as being somewhat like Judas. In today’s reading, the Gospel of John does not...

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Preparing for the Journey - April 2, 2023

April 2, 2023

The journey from Palm Sunday to Easter is filled with shocking twists. Jesus’ triumphant ride into Jerusalem quickly sours, and the shouts of “Hosanna” turn into cries of “Crucify him!” So...

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Preparing for the Journey - April 1, 2023

April 1, 2023

Our bodies have within them a natural fight-or-flight response to stress and danger. For some, however, there is a third option: sleep. Researchers note that this response is due to early...

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Preparing for the Journey - March 31, 2023

March 31, 2023

Paul sought to unite the church at Philippi by reminding them of what Jesus modeled. Instead of wielding his power to force people to get along, Jesus pointed beyond himself to...

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Preparing for the Journey - March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

Some days are better than others. Even when we are aware of the goodness of life, there are times when our well runs dry, we lack the reserves to deal with...

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Preparing for the Journey - March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023

In these nonstop days, smartphones not only allow us to work from anywhere but to work anytime/all the time. Many of us fall into bed exhausted, only to rise up weary...

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Preparing for the Journey - March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

As Jesus prepares for his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, he tells two disciples to enter the village to find a donkey and a colt tied together and bring them to him....

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Preparing for the Journey - March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

Are you one of those people who wake up fully alert, energetic, and ready to leap out of bed to carpe diem? Or do you like to approach the day ever...

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The Hope for New Life - March 26, 2023

March 26, 2023

Have you found yourself in a hopeful, new relationship, and yet the mistakes of your past relationships still haunt you? Have you taken a new job but do not feel qualified?...

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The Hope for New Life - March 25, 2023

March 25, 2023

We all know someone who is always late for a meeting or a dinner. It does not matter how important the gathering is, they are always late. We might become accustomed...

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