Tag: division

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September 24, 2023August 28, 2023

Matthew 5:21-26

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“if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment”
A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 21
October 1, 2023

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September 24, 2023August 29, 2023

Acts 24

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“let him have some liberty and not to prevent any of his friends from taking care of his needs”

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September 17, 2023August 26, 2023

Acts 23

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“take him safely to Felix the governor”

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August 27, 2023August 2, 2023

Acts 18

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“Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome”

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August 27, 2023August 2, 2023

Acts 17

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“Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days argued with them from the scriptures”

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August 20, 2023July 24, 2023

Acts 15

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“Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them”

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August 13, 2023July 21, 2023

Acts 14

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“the residents of the city were divided: some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles”

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August 6, 2023July 13, 2023

Romans 10:5-15

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“do not say in your heart, ‘who will ascend into heaven?'”
Proper 14A
August 13, 2023

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July 30, 2023July 10, 2023

Acts 11

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“the gentiles had also accepted the word of God”

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July 16, 2023June 30, 2023

Genesis 16:10-13

Posted By: RevElana 0 Comment abundance, Angel, blessing, division, family, life, providence, revelation, suffering, violence

“have I really seen God and remained alive?”
Feast of Mary Magdalene – A Women’s Lectionary
July 22, 2023

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