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Devotion Writer: Cheryl Stubbendieck Series: Courage | Scripture: John 19: 25-27 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 04/07/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Courage | John 19:25b-30 Faith Talk Questions: What nickname did you call your mother? Have you ever been called on to courageously stand by a family member? How was that for you? Who in your family can you count on to strengthen your courage? “Let your faith be bigger than your fear.” Does this phrase describe you? Can you envision a way to get to this place? 04/03/2022 at She...

Devotion Writer: Julie Anderson Series: Courage | Scripture: John 18:1-5 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR   Release Date: 03/31/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle Oetken Courage | John 18:1-14 & Matthew 27:27-31 Faith Talk Questions: Have you ever faced pain in your life? Who walked with you? Who is your favorite athlete or team? How much do you know about the discipline this athlete experiences? What is a discipline that can help you grow your faith? With whom can you walk to share Christ like encouragement? 03/27/2022 at Sheridan Luthe...

Pastor Greg Bouvier Courage | John 11:45-50 & Matthew 26:57-67 Faith Talk Questions:  Do you have a preferred prayer? How often do you pray giving thanks? Has anyone ever "had it out for you?" Did it resolve?  How so? Do you believe courage requires effort? How hard do you try to be courageous? What is one of your convictions? 03/20/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Courage | Luke 22:14-23 Faith Talk Questions:  Are you afraid of the dark? Are you becoming more or less afraid of the dark as time passes? What do you think the mood was like at the Last Supper? Have you reflected on Jesus’ courage at the meal? Do you think that acting with courage will always yield a positive result? Why or why not? “There are few places where courage is...

Pastor Greg Bouvier Courage | Matthew 26:36-46 Faith Talk Questions: Who is the most courageous person you know? Have you ever faced a life or death situation that required courage? From where does your courage come? Do you believe that courage is necessary “in all times and places?” Do you believe courage is necessary to be a Christian? How much do you relate to Jesus in Gethsemane? Do you see co...

Pastor Greg Bouvier Christians in the Age of Outrage | Romans 13:8-10 Faith Talk Questions: How hard is it for you to find happiness?  Is there someone in your life that you are trying to help find happiness? Stetzer says, “The world craves love.”  Do you agree? How often do you try to be a force for love in the world? “It is not whether we disagree, but how we disagree that is key.” How...

Devotion Writer: Joanna Clay Series: Christians in the Age of Outrage | Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 02/24/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Christians in the Age of Outrage | 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Faith Talk Questions: Did you ever have a goldfish growing up? What was that like for you? How distracted do you feel you are in your day? How often do you seek distractions from having to deeply reflect on your life? What distractions do you reach for and how do you feel about yourself after you have allowed yourself to...

Devotion Writer: Randy Hawthorne Series: Christians in the Age of Outrage | Scripture: Mark 3:1-6 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 02/17/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier Christians in the Age of Outrage | Mark 3:1-6 Faith Talk Questions: Will you watch the Super Bowl? How big of a celebration is this for you? Are you aware of our societal struggles associated with Super Bowl Sunday? Do you have a favorite team? How intense of a fan are you? How much anger do sports evoke from you? When you get angry, do you sometimes try to justify it as “right...

Devotion Writer: Cindy Swanson Series: Christians in the Age of Outrage | Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR Release Date: 02/09/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle Oetken Christians in the Age of Outrage | Matthew 5:21-26 Faith Talk Questions: Have you ever played the game, “Angry Birds?” When was the last time you were on the receiving end of someone’s outrage? What is the 5th Commandment? Going forward, what is one small step you can take to follow Jesus’ commands? 02/06/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Janece Nelson Series: Christians in the Age of Outrage | Scripture: Luke 10:21-37 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.  Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR   Release Date: 02/03/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Eric Bostrom Christians in the Age of Outrage | Luke 10:21-37 What are the experiences of faith that have been meaningful to you? Who is your neighbor? How does Jesus call you to reach out and help your neighbor? How would you describe the difference between intellectual debates among Christians and shared experiences of faith among Christians? 01/30/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincol...

Devotion Writer: Cheryl Stubbendieck Series: Age of Outrage | Scripture: Proverbs 29:8,11 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR   Release Date: 01/27/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier  Age of Outrage | Proverbs 29:6-11  Has your family or friend group struggled because of societal divisions?  01/23/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor Greg Bouvier Series: Christians in the Age of Outrage | Scripture: Ephesians 4:29 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR   Release Date: 01/20/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Christians in the Age of Outrage | Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Faith Talk Questions: How affected have you been by the divisions within our society? How have you coped? Can you see how Christians have been part of the problem? Have you ever felt drawn to being angry and filled with outrage? Are there people you disagree with about some things that you’ve been able to stay co...

Devotion Writer: Julie Anderson Scripture: Matthew 2:11 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR   Release Date: 01/13/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Michelle Oetken Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Faith Talk Questions: How many songs can you recall that tell about the Wise Men? What do you remember about the arrival of the Wise Men? Have you ever received a wonderful, yet unexpected, gift? Reflect for a moment, have you ever been surprised to see God in action?  Date: 01/09/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor Rhonda Bostrom Series: Happy New Year | Scripture: Luke 2:25-38 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR   Release Date: 01/06/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Rhonda Bostrom Scripture: Luke 2:25-38 Faith Talk Questions: Think back on 2021, what were your high points? What were your low points? What are your hopes for 2022? Reflect on spiritual fulfillment, when have you seen God at work in your life? How has that made a difference for you? The community, nation or world? Anna and Simeon had waited for Jesus and when they saw him, they recognized...

Devotion Writer: Pastor Eric Bostrom Series: Christmas | Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays. Get the text version delivered to your inbox each week: https://bit.ly/3s3MZrR  Release Date: 12/30/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE TW: this episode does include a mention of assault.