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Today we explore Luke 24:44-53 and Acts 1:1-11, two accounts of Jesus ascending into heaven. His followers were told not to keep gazing heavenward but get busy furthering his mission. That goes for us too! To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

Today we explore Luke 24:44-53 and Acts 1:1-11, two accounts of Jesus ascending into heaven. Before he departed be told his followers that they were to bear witness to him everywhere. How are we doing on that? Are witnesses - or in the witness protection program?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

Today we explore Luke 24:44-53 and Acts 1:1-11, two accounts of Jesus ascending into heaven. He told his followers to wait for what God had promised - but didn't say how long. Waiting on a promise can be hard! To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

Today we explore John 17:20-26 , a prayer Jesus prayed for his followers on his last night with them. He said the love of God would be in us, always, as he would also be. Do we feel it? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 17:20-26 , a prayer Jesus prayed for his followers on his last night with them. He prayed that his followers would be known for their unity - a prayer that has yet been unanswered, it would seem. How can we love one another even when we disagree so virulently?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

Today we talk about God’s healing stream extending throughout the world - and our call to be peace-makers, and ones who pray for peace.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 5:1-9, about a time Jesus healed a man who’d been infirm for 38 years. He pronounced him well and told him to get up and walk. If we don't test it, how will we know we're healed? We need to walk into healing, not passively wait for it.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 5:1-9, about a time Jesus healed a man who’d been infirm for 38 years - and was sure there was only one way he could be cured. But God always has another way... To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 5:1-9, about a time Jesus healed a man who’d been infirm for 38 years. Sometimes we resist healing as much as we desire it.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 5:1-9, about a time Jesus healed a man who’d been infirm for 38 years. Where in your life might you be staying "stuck" in unsatisfactory circumstances because of a faint hope things will change?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

Today we explore Acts 11:1-18, in which Peter tells a story of how God turned his understanding upside-down – again. Not only upside-down, but wider than he could ever have imagined. God is always telling a story bigger than we realize.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

Today we explore Acts 11:1-18, in which Peter tells a story of how God turned his understanding upside-down – this time by telling him to make no distinctions between his own Jewish people and non-Jewish Gentiles. Our lives are based on making distinctions - can we live without them?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

Today we explore Acts 11:1-18, in which Peter tells a story of how God turned his understanding upside-down – again. Could the Good News really be intended for a much wider audience than Jesus' original followers thought?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 13:3-35, in which Jesus talks about love as he says goodbye to his closest companions. He commands them to love one another - can we commanded to love?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 13:3-35, in which Jesus talks about love as he says goodbye to his closest companions. No one likes a goodbye - but God has us covered.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 10:22-30, in which Jesus talks about his connection to his followers. He likened himself to a shepherd - but that is not the comforting image we often associate with Jesus.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 10:22-30, in which Jesus talks about his connection to his followers. He says no one can snatch them away from him - what comfort it can be to have freedom to explore while being held fast in love.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 10:22-30, in which Jesus talks about his connection to his followers - who, he says, know his voice. Do we? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 10:22-30, in which Jesus talks about his connection to his followers - which requires faith. Faith begets more faith.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 10:22-30, in which Jesus talks about his connection to his followers. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 21:1-19, going fishing with Jesus’ bewildered disciples who end up having breakfast with him on a beach. After feeding them, Jesus tells them their job is to feed others. Ours too.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 21:1-19, going fishing with Jesus’ bewildered disciples, who ended up with a mighty catch with Jesus' help - and then were invited to a breakfast cookout on the beach with him. He invited them to add some of their fish to the feast - what is he inviting us to bring?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we explore John 21:1-19, going fishing with Jesus’ bewildered disciples – and what a catch we get. It takes them awhile to recognize Jesus beckoning them - as it can take us awhile. But we can learn to spot him sooner... To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we go fishing with Jesus’ bewildered disciples – and what a catch we get. It flows better when we invite God into what we're doing. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we go fishing with Jesus’ bewildered disciples – and what a catch we get. We see his disciples trying to go back to something they once knew, and it no longer works. The movement of God is always forward, not back.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.