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“Each one of us is a temple of the Holy One. Each of us carries a spiritual power in us that can cause even the tiniest of faith-seeds to grow. It is vital that we protect and nurture this relationship so that it thrives. The cup of our spiritual life must be cared for and replenished as it pours its contents away in loving service. ”
T H U R S D A Y • J U N E 1 2, 2 0 2 5
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“Almost everything needs to be opened to serve its purpose. Being open is a prerequisite for spiritual growth. For God to enter our lives fully, we must be ready to receive. ”
T H U R S D A Y • J U N E 2 6 , 2 0 2 5
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“Flaws and inadequacies come with the territory of being human. Imperfections remind us of how much we need God and give us opportunity for growth and change. ”
T H U R S D A Y • J U L Y 1 0 , 2 0 2 5
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“When the cup of our lives is broken apart, it has to have the pieces put back together again. Our brokenness can be an instrument for change. ”
T H U R S D A Y • J U L Y 2 4 , 2 0 2 5
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“Each life influences and affects others in some way. The more we see our world as a vast interconnectedness of all beings, the more drawn we will be to compassion because we will see how much one life is related to and affected by another. This spiritual oneness is at the heart of Christianity. Christ is the vine, and we are the branches. ”
T H U R S D A Y • A U G U S T 7 , 2 0 2 5
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“The blessing cup that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ?”
— 1 Corinthians 10:16
The cup of blessing is a term derived from the Jewish Passover rite, meaning not only that the cup is blessed, but also that the cup itself holds a blessing. It holds the gift of life. ”