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Even for those who are familiar with the Bible, it is often difficult to remember what happened where or which book is about who.

Over the next 39 days, I’ll be tweeting a catchphrase or slogan for each book of the Old Testament that attempts to capture the “essence” of the book.  You can follow me on Twitter at rightrevruss or just check back here and see the scroll to the right of this post.

As we often study passages in isolation, it is my hope that these will help you put some stories and people in the right places. And, in keeping with our sermon series theme, some of them will make you laugh.

Check out this new song from All Sons and Daughters, then watch them talk about the story behind the song. Great song. Great story.

Great article from Relevant Magazine.

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To honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr this weekend, shed a little light on your corner of the world.

Join us today as we start a new online Bible study. Even if you haven’t seen the movie, go to the lesson page HERE, watch the clip, read the scripture and answer questions in the comments section.

In the weeks leading up to Lent, we’ll be looking at what some feel is an unlikely spiritual discipline–laughter. Laughter is one of God’s great gifts to us, and if we are not engaging in it on a regular basis, we may find it difficult (impossible?) to grow into the people God calls us to be.

In the midst of cold and flu season, an economic crisis, unrest in the Arab world and mind-numbing coverage of the Presidential race, come and laugh with us as we journey together as God’s people.

Doing some reading and research to get ready for our Bible study that kicks off tonight on the Seven Deadly Sins, and I came across Mahatma Ghandi’s take on what he believed to be the seven deadly sins. I think these may be a little more challenging than the original list. 

•  Wealth without Work
• Pleasure without Conscience
• Science without Humanity
• Knowledge without Character
• Politics without Principle
• Commerce without Morality
• Worship without Sacrifice

Hope you can join us tonight at Crush Wine Bar for Bible Study at 7:30

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It was a blessed Christmas at First Presbyterian. Those who gathered for worship heard the Word proclaimed, prayed for our community and our world, and engaged in mission by making scarves for  The Van ministry and creating snack lunch sacks for the hungry.

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Other members of First Pres reached out to some of the families we met during our Stone Soup Event in Melrose Circle. Lynette and Sherrie rallied church members, friends and neighbors to make sure that kids in Melrose Circle had a great Christmas. Thanks to all who contributed toward the effort.