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14 hours ago

Words: I Thank My God for You

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the world.
-Romans 1:8

Prayer: Gracious God, I am not alone in this journey of faith. Remind me of the people who walk alongside me. Remind me that they are my family - they are my church. Help me to love them as you do. Amen.

By Sarah Are
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2 days ago

Words: Sincere Faith

I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you.
-2 Timothy 1:5

Prayer: Creator God, faith has always been personal. It has always come with a name. Today I am particularly grateful for those who have gone before me - those who have taught me how to love and how to pray. Thank you for their presence in my life. Thank you fo the gift of faith. Amen.

By Sara Are
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2 days ago

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3 days ago

Word: Surrounded

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us
-Hebrews 12:1

Prayer: Gracious God, I am not alone. I know that when I run, I run with you. I run the path that loved ones paved before me. In my loneliness moments, open my eyes to the cloud of love around me. Keep me surrounded. Amen.

By Sarah Are
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4 days ago

Words: The Cause

Who executes justice for the oppressed;
who gives food to the hungry.
The Lord sets the prisoners free;
the Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down;
the Lord loves the righteous.
-Psalm 146:7-8

Prayer: God of the oppressed, I am confident that you are with the poor and the sick, the afflicted and the oppressed. I am confident that you stand by victims of racism, sexism, homophobia, and prejudice. Their cause is your cause. Help it to be my cause too. Amen.

By Sarah Are
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4 days ago

FCC folks, I want to share with you a message from the pastor at Runnells Christian Church in Runnells, IA (who also happens to be Pastor Cheryl's dear friend and colleague). ...

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5 days ago

Word: Mortal

He said to me, ‘Mortal, can these bones live?’ I answered, ‘O Lord God, you know.’
-Ezekiel 37:3

Prayer: God of the wilderness, at times I feel like I am standing in a desert, like dry bones worn out by prejudice, grief, and the hurt of the world. Yet even in the desert wilderness, flowers bloom. Stir up hope in me. Bring new life my way, as only you can; for even in the desert, I know I am not alone. Amen.

By Sarah Are
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6 days ago

Word: Forgive

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear my voice!
Let your ears be attentive
to the voice of my supplications!

If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,
Lord, who could stand?
But there is forgiveness with you,
so that you may be revered.
-Psalm 130:1-4

Prayer: God, I am blinded by my own sin. There are some sins that I am aware of that I long to change, and other sin that I am not even aware I commit. It amazes me that despite my ignorance and stubbornness, you still forgive. Today I pray - eliminate the space between me and you. Hear my apology and teach me to be more like you. Amen.

By Sarah Are
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6 days ago

Pastor Cheryl’s Communion. Whatever we have on hand is blessed, whatever table we gather around is Christ’s. #FCCtables ...

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7 days ago

Fourth Sunday in Lent: The Wilderness is a Place of Disruption

"As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world."
John 9:5

My grandfather was a good man,
But he believed
That wilderness emotions
Were not to be seen.
Cry with the door closed,
Don’t dwell on the negative. C
hin up, kid,
We’ve been here before.

My grandfather was a good man,
But I’d like to say—
The wilderness is here to interrupt your
previously-scheduled programming.

Like water in the desert
And setting the slaves free,
The wilderness might be
The very thing we need,
The very thing we dream,
The very thing we plead For.

I guess what I’m trying to say is—
It never seems appealing to let a bird
in the house,
But if you do,
Then you might as well
Open every window and door.

And if you do,
Then you just might find yourself
Basking in the light,
Dancing in the breeze,
Overwhelmed with the beauty
That an open door brings.

So I’m opening my door
And inviting in the wind,
To rustle up my heart
And start over again.

For sweeping the truth under the rug
Has never gotten us far.
So may the wilderness be like a
Bird in your house.
Throw open your doors.
The truth must come out.

By Sara Are
A Sanctified Art LLC ...