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Great beyond all question is the formerly hidden truth underlying our faith: He was manifested physically and proved righteous spiritually, seen by angels and proclaimed among the nations, trusted throughout the world and raised up in glory to heaven. Haiku Response Anointed: Preacher, healer, liberator. The mystery of faith.  Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash
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Joshua 1:9 This is My command: be strong and courageous. Never be afraid or discouraged because I am your God, the Eternal One, and I will remain with you wherever you go. Haiku Response be not afraid while destruction rains on all an impossible task Note: I think this is one of those times where we need to not be literalists. When fear and discouragement grip our hearts, it is not a failing. It is human. God does not expect us to be anything but human. God does expect that we grow in our trust of God. That means holding courage and fear hand-in-hand and living into the command to love one another.  Photo by Stephen Radford on Unsplash
Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Haiku Response in corona times death and destruction reigns weary hearts rest in Love Note: Bishop Yvette Flunder is an outspoken voice for inclusion. She is the Senior Pastor at City of Refuge in Oakland, CA. May the Eternal repay you for your sacrifices and reward you richly for what you have done. It is under the wings of Israel’s God, the Eternal One, that you have sought shelter. Bible translation: The Voice Haiku Response works of mercy create human connections and are pleasing to God Note: This is about the good work that Ruth does to support and protect Naomi.  Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash
The thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy. I came that you might have life and have it to the fullest. Haiku Response yammerings of liars poisoning our souls peace stolen or abdicated? #politicalhaiku  Photo by Kadir Celep on Unsplash
We know that God makes everything work together for the good of those who love God and have been called according to God’s purpose. (The Inclusive Bible) Haiku Response the purpose of God: practice justice and mercy and to be humble (Micah 6:8)  John 14:6 I am the path, the truth, and the energy of life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (The Voice) Haiku Response waves of energy oscillating through us contain truth and life Note: This is one of the I AM statements from Jesus that ties him to YHWH (I AM). Also, these are never the same after learning there are no indefinite articles in Greek. "The" holds the weight of emphasis but not exclusion as "a" vs. "the" holds. I am a path, a truth, and an energy of life is also a possibility.  Photo from flickr.com user Nasa Marshall.
"Young star cluster glows with mysterious x-rays" (NASA, Chandra, 9/18/2002) CC (BY-NC-ND) 2.0 Psalm 34:4 Proclaim with me the greatness of Adonai; let us exalt God's name together. (CJB) Haiku Response glad hearts rejoice in a creator that sustains the broken hearted Note: This is the biblical intro: "By David, when he pretended to be insane before Avimelekh, who then drove him away; so he left" I had to go to the entire Psalm to get a little bit more information for this one!  Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, let us all be thankful that we are a part of an unshakable Kin-dom and offer to God worship that pleases God and reflects the awe and reverence we have. Haiku Response lifting hearts high by serving God, neighbor, and self. the kin-dom of love.  The Holy Spirit produces a different kind of fruit: unconditional love, joy, peace, patience, kindheartedness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. You won’t find any law opposed to fruit like this. haiku response no traditions are set against love Don't forget.  Photo attribution: by Lisa Zins at flickr.com; CC BY 2.0
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