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Made For A Miracle: Miracles Come with a Cost (Resource: Made For A Miracle, by Mike Slaughter) It sure seems that Jesus could use some help with the logistics of this movement. “Take nothing for the journey?” This seems irresponsible, and lacks planning...yet...in this final trip to Jerusalem, Jesus set new priorities to call, and he understood that giving life would mean a great deal of sacrifice. And for Jesus it was overcoming death. For us, we give our life to find it...there is a cost...but not greater reward. SugarRiverUMC.org

Lenten Series: Made For A Miracle, based on book by Mike Slaughter Did you know that when we hope for the impossible, it involves more than praying for God’s transcendent power? There are two components to every miracle: divine action and human responsibility. Each of us has been given specific talents and abilities. For a real miracle to take place, God expects us to apply these talents and abilities—acting with God to perform divine work. By examining biblical examples of how to use your God-given gifts for God’s glory, author and pastor Mike Slaughter helps you discover that you, too, were Made for a Miracle. In times of crisis we tend to seek the guidance of a greater power, and we hope not to go it alone. Jesus called his followers “together.” As we journey together in the support of the community, we can find in Jesus the power and authority to drive out the personal demons and heal our diseases. “What?” we say. It’s a miracle.

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The Wonderful World of Faith: Love - Frozen Anna had a choice between saving her own life and giving her life for Elsa. Anna chose to save her sister. This story gives insight into the love Jesus offers us. John 15:13

The Wonderful World of Faith: Relentless - UP Ruth 1:16-17 Carl wants nothing more than to be left alone; but then the doorbell rings, and there stands an 8-year-old Wilderness Scout by the name of Russell. Sometimes Jesus looks like the person who won’t let us go—who rings our doorbell when we think we are forgotten and all alone. In the Book of Ruth, Naomi asks to be left alone in her bitterness, but Ruth embraces her and takes her back to Judah. Ruth rings the doorbell for Naomi like Russell rings the doorbell for Carl. In both cases, God brings unlikely people together (older and younger). When it is all said and done, God rings the doorbell, finds us, and helps us find each other. SugarRiverUMC.org

The Wonderful World of Faith: Beyond Quarantine - Tangled Luke 4:1-4 What was a daily routine like for Rapunzel? How long can you live in a room, even if it is a tower with a great view. Isolation, purpose and sacrificial love bring great meaning. What did Jesus do beyond his isolation...even if it was 40 days, there are lessons for us to learn.

The Wonderful World of Faith: For God So Loved The Little Mermaid Ariel is fascinated with humans. After falling in love with Prince Eric, she wants to become a human, and gets the chance to be human for three days. What’s so special about being human? The Psalmist asks it this way: “What is man that thou art mindful of him?” God, apparently, is also fascinated with humans, giving Jesus the chance to be human for about 30 years. Jesus not only shows us who God is, Jesus shows us what God wishes humans to be. Becoming human was the way Jesus affirmed God’s love for us, and our lasting value.

The Wonderful World of Faith: Transforming Love - Beauty and the Beast Everyone loves a good before-and-after story. Beast’s monstrous exterior was a reflection of the cruelty in his heart, but he was made human again by experiencing Belle’s love. Saul of Tarsus was a “beastly” figure transformed into a saint by the love of Christ, and the Holy Spirit still works in us today to soften our hearts and help us embody the love of Christ in a hurting world. Scripture: Acts 9: 1-6, 17-20