Readings for 21st Sunday after Pentecost, 11/2/14: Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 Joshua 3:7-17: A new chapter for the people, and a new leader - God declares that God will be with Joshua as God was with Moses. How well do we handle leadership transitions in the church? So often we focus on the particular person instead of on the ways God is working through people in leadership. Another expression of God's presence being made known through strange things happening with water. How many times does water play a significant role in scripture stories? When/how has water played a role in your faith life? What does it mean for our faith when some in our world are without clean, drinkable water? Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37: Theme of the psalm: God's love is steadfast. Steadfast, according to dictionary.com is "Firmly fixed or established; fast fixed; firm. 2. Not fickle or wavering; constant; firm; resolute; unswerving; stea
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