- “ ‘Two pressed flowers,’ beauty off the bloom, memories of past good days, remain in memory and heart long after the event has ended.”
- “ ‘letters from our friends,’ touch us so that we might eventually learn to touch others.”
- ” ‘Notes in the margins of our scriptures’ lift us above the mundane and make us look again at what we are, at what we are called to be.”
- which Bible? Good News? Life Application? Bible in a Year? Inspire? King James from confirmation?… Each has meaning and writing in the margins depending on the time and purpose of use
- the note might be from a dear loved one, jail ministry participant, ministry partner, picture of a stranger on the street or ???
- pressed flowers might take the natural form or visual form like picture(s) – of people, places, creatures, of sky, …
P.S. Want more listening of Joy-themed songs in the Disciple Playbook YouTube playlist?
Lectionary Texts for Sunday, February 2, 2025:
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POTENTIAL ACTIONS – FOOD INSECURITY: This season will likely find increasing numbers of folks looking for food, presenting opportunities to
- share financial and/or food offerings with a local food pantry
- check with your faith community about upcoming opportunities to feed community members
- volunteer to help with a local mobile food pantry or community dinner
- find a Little Pantry in your area and help stock it with shelf-stable food items
- accept a Call to Action item from Season of Peace devotional posting
NOTE: for those in the Cinci region, some food organizations are listed HERE
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