Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format.
by Kathi
Romans 12: 9-21
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “it is mind to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head”
Do not be overcome by evil, but over come evil with good.
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May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you: wherever he may send you;
may he guide you through the wilderness: protect you from the storm;
may he bring you home rejoicing: at the wonders he has shown you;
may he bring you home rejoicing: once again into our doors.
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Feel free to join the discussion.
You can share your church struggles and concerns.
Let’s also use it as a time to encourage one another spiritually.
What have you found spiritually encouraging lately?
Do you have any special Bible verses to share, any YouTube songs that you have found uplifting?
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photo credit: Kathi – Westminster Abbey, London
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What a pleasant surprise to see “Hymn for All the World”! Josh Bales was our worship leader for several years.
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Here is another favorite by Josh Bales – which he coincidentally first sang in church the day my grandson Isaac was born. “Count the Stars” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LeYKME1Mz0g
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Thanks you, Virginia!
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Am going through some big changes in my faith right now, purging some harmful beliefs. Last week, I remembered this song and found it on YouTube. I’m posting this version with the lyrics. We are going waaaaaayyyy back in time here to 1975: eighth grade, guitar Mass, Sister Mary’s music classes and all! But I’ve always loved this song. Enjoy!
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Virginia – I found Josh Bales’ album on Relevant’s music site.
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