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Bluegrass United Church of Christ is a congregation in Lexington, Kentucky. We see the value and worth of all God's creation and practice our understanding of God's love toward everyone that "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here."
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"The Law of Love" by Kenny Bishop (opens the original)
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One of the things we try to avoid at Bluegrass United Church of Christ is being overly legalistic. For some, it brings up past traumas of being involved in overly zealous and protective church experiences that bordered on abusive. But in the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul declared that in God's economy, love is not passive, or even optional. Paul said that all of the law and commandments were summed up in one saying, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Then he said that love does not h
"Dolly Said" by Kenny Bishop (opens the original)
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There was never anyone like Dolly Parton. We lost her to eternity this week, and many in the church community felt the loss very deeply. Today, we spend some time remembering her and taking her at her word. Dolly had a lot to say; it often came in the form of something witty that drove the point home. Today we look at her words and apply them to Jesus' teachings when he warned his disciples of the dangerous mission they faced together. MESSAGE: "Dolly Said" by Kenny Bishop SCRIPTURE: Matthew 16:
"Finding the Sweet Spot" by Pam Lee-Miller (opens the original)
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Just as one body has many different parts, the Christian community is made up of people with different gifts, abilities, and roles. No one person can do everything, and every person has something valuable to contribute. Paul encourages believers to use their gifts faithfully, whether serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leading, or showing mercy. We believe it is a message of diversity, interdependence, and shared purpose and the community becomes stronger when everyone brings their unique gi
"An Unexpected Family Reunion" by Pam Lee-Miller (opens the original)
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In the ancient text, there's an emotional moment when Joseph finally reveals his true identity to his brothers who had betrayed him and sold him into slavery years earlier. Overcome with emotion, Joseph sends everyone else from the room and weeps as he reveals his true identity to them. His brothers are terrified, but Joseph reassures them that he has no intention of taking revenge. At its heart, it's a story about reconciliation, forgiveness, and finding hope without denying the pain of the pas
"The Storm" by Kenny Bishop (opens the original)
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How many of us know that faith isn't measured by how well we navigate sunny days? Faith is tested in the wind, in the darkness, and in those moments when the waves seem stronger than our hope. Storms test our strength, but they can also test our resolve and our belief in ourselves. The book of Matthew tells a story about a terrified Peter finding Jesus where he'd never expect to find him - walking on the waves made big by the wind. But, as amazing as that was to see, Peter was still distracted b
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