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Poca United Methodist Church Pastor John Mason LENTEN DISCIPILINES In the Church Year the Season of Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 17.  The Christian Church has observed the Season of Lent as a time for penance and self-denial.  It should be a time for self-examination to see where we are in the journey toward Christ-like holiness.  To assist in this work, these disciplines are suggested. (1)  Beginning today read one chapter each day in the Gospels of Luke and John.  There are 40 days not counting Sundays in Lent, so by starting with Luke, Chapter 1 you can complete reading both Gospels by Good Friday.  I intend to preach each Sunday on a

Friday, August 7, 2020 Thought for the day: You will never look into the eyes of someone God does not love.  Always be kind. WORD for he day: Grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and

Thursday, August 6, 2020 WORD for the day: My grace is sufficient for you.  (II Corinthians 12:9) Thought for the day: “Never change God’s facts into hopes or prayers but

Saturday, August 1, 2020 Thought for the day: “Love works in ways that are wondrous and strange, and there’s nothing in life that love cannot change.” –Author Unknown WORDS of the day: And the Lord will continually guide you, and satisfy your desire in scorched places.  (Isaiah 58:11) May the...

Friday, July 31, 2020 Thought for the day: “Time is the coin of your life.  It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be

Thursday, July 30, 2020 Thought for the day: “Give what you have, for you never know — to someone else it may be better than you can even

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Thought for the day: ” At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.”  –Albert Schweitzer I’ll never forget the letter I got in January 1977 from a friend in a church I attended in my youth.  The

Saturday, July 25, 2020 The WORD for today: He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust

Thursday, July 23, 2020 The news from TV and newspapers help us to be reminded that the coronavirus pandemic is serious business.  What is sometimes overlooked is how it

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Jesus came teaching the way back to God by using parables in hopes that everyone would understand why He came to earth.  He used examples from everyday life to enhance their understanding, but sometimes they still failed to get it.  Even the disciples who were with...