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This week we look at Luke 6:27-38, in which Jesus teaches what love really means in the Life of God. And one thing it means is loving without expectation of return.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

Today we reflect on Jeremiah 17:5-10 - in which we are likened to trees, which thrive when planted near water. How do you nourish your spirit each day? ( Here is a link to an On Being episode mentioned in the reflection.) To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 6:17-26, in which Jesus teaches his new disciples what to expect in following him - it's not going to be pretty, or easy, or safe, especially if they care a lot about what people think of them. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 6:17-26, in which Jesus teaches about the upside-down-ness of the Realm of God. Today we explore the distortion that can result when we conflate the idea of "heaven" and "Kingdom of Heaven." The first is a "there and later" reality. The second very much here and now.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 6:17-26, in which we learn that people crowded around to touch him, because "power came out from him." Today we discuss what electrical transformers do... and how we are called to be Transformers in Jesus' name.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 6:17-26, in which Jesus teaches about the upside-down-ness of the Realm of God. He often demonstrated that upside-down-ness in the way he healed people at a word.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 5:1-11, about how Jesus hooked a fisherman and reeled him in - and not only him, but a bunch of his friends too. What would induce these fishermen to leave their boats behind and follow Jesus? What would induce us? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 5:1-11, about how Jesus hooked a fisherman and reeled him in. Peter's response to realizing he was in the presence of God was to be aware of his unworthiness. How do we react when the holy draws near to us?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 5:1-11, about how Jesus hooked a fisherman and reeled him in with a catch of fish so abundant it was hard to haul it in. Abundance is a principle of God-Life - and God wants us to participate.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 5:1-11, about how Jesus hooked a fisherman and reeled him in - but Simon had to take his advice against his own expert knowledge. Are we willing to let Jesus guide us in those areas where we are experts?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 5:1-11, about how Jesus hooked a fisherman and reeled him in. He was at the lakeshore preaching, and so many people wanted to hear what he had to say, they nearly pushed him into the water. Where is that hunger for the Word of God in our day?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 4:21-30, about Jesus’ visit to his hometown. They tried to shove him off a cliff, but we're told he just walked through the crowd and left. How might we remember Jesus' presence and peace in the mobs of our day, whether in person or online? Jesus is still passing through, transforming people and systems as he goes.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning,...

This week we look at Luke 4:21-30, about Jesus’ visit to his hometown. His home congregation became enraged when he said he could do no miracles there. Have we ever become enraged when it seems God has disappointed us?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 4:21-30, about Jesus’ visit to his hometown. He infuriated his townspeople when he suggested his powers among them were limited. How do we feel when it seems like God does not do what we know God CAN do?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 4:21-30, about Jesus’ visit to his hometown. It did not go well, especially after he told them prophets are rarely honored or effective in their hometowns. How and when has Jesus disappointed us?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 4:21-30, about Jesus’ visit to his hometown. It did not go well. It can be hard to see a familiar person in a new light - that is a challenge we face as well, if we've "known" Jesus all our lives. We may find we hardly know him at all. There's an invitation... To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 4:14-21, a story of Jesus going to his hometown synagogue. We are told he "was filled with the Spirit." How does it change us when we are Spirit-filled rather than working on our own strength? To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 4:14-21, a story of Jesus going to his hometown synagogue and shocking everyone when he said the prophecy he had just read was fulfilled - in him. How do we interpret the prophecies of the bible, or any part of it?  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 4:14-21, a story of Jesus going to his hometown synagogue and shocking everyone with what he said. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here. To join the Wednesday Bible Study online, click here at 7 pm EST. We are studying the Gospel of John. 

This week we look at Luke 4:14-21, a story of Jesus going to his hometown synagogue and shocking everyone with what he said. He was admired by everyone in those early days - and knew better than to get hooked on the adulation. God's approval is what we need.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at Luke 4:14-21, a story of Jesus going to his hometown synagogue and shocking everyone with what he said. Today's reflection holds up the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., who accepted his anointing to proclaim freedom to the captives. We share that anointing - will we live it out as Dr. King did? 

This week we look atJohn 2:1-11, about a time Jesus went to a wedding and when they ran out of wine, he did something amazing. Today we explore the principle of transformation that is at the heart of our understanding of God. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look at John 2:1-11, about a time Jesus went to a wedding and turned water into wine - vats of it. Our God is not a God of just-enough but of abundance beyond measure.  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look atJohn 2:1-11, about a time Jesus went to a wedding and some interesting things happened with the wine. He told the servants to carry out specific instructions, and somewhere along the way water became wine. God always does the most amazing things through ordinary people... To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.

This week we look atJohn 2:1-11, about a time Jesus went to a wedding and some interesting things happened when the wine ran out. Faith vision often shows us that God meets scarcity with abundance,  To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here . Next Sunday’s readings are here.