Together 2020 Morning Devotions

Join Arthur and Emily for Thursday's devotional in Matthew 7:1-12. We'll be reading from the NIV. . . Music by Arthur Xiong. Sound engineering by Arthur Xiong. Devotional written by Jen Wojtysiak, Emily Huemann Xiong, and Arthur Xiong. . . Reflection prompts 1.) When we are under stress we can often respond by being judgmental of others. Where might you need to confess to the Lord and receive his forgiveness for having a judgemental heart or attitude? 2.) Spend the next few moments asking the Lord to intercede for your needs and those around you.

Join Arthur and Emily for Wednesday's devotional in Matthew 6:1-13. We'll be reading from the NIV. . . Music by Arthur Xiong. Sound engineering by Arthur Xiong.  Devotional written by Jen Wojtysiak, Emily Huemann Xiong, and Arthur Xiong. . . Reflection prompts 1.) How do you feel when you hear Jesus’ command to give in secret and to pray in secret? How could you practice this holy secrecy in your life?  2.) What from the Lord’s prayer encourages your heart and gives you hope today?

Join Arthur and Emily for today's devotional in Matthew 5:38-48. We'll be reading from the NIV.  . . Music by Arthur Xiong. Sound engineering by Arthur Xiong. Devotional written by Jen Wojtysiak, Emily Huemann Xiong, and Arthur Xiong. . . Reflection Prompts 1.) In this passage Jesus speaks to the brokenness of the world and challenges his listeners to respond in a surprising way which includes generosity, love, and prayer - even for our enemies. As you reflect on your presence in the world, how have your actions compared to Jesus’ challenge here? Bring your response to God knowing it will be met with love and grace. 2.) At the end of this passage Jesus tells his listeners to be like the Father. If generosity, love, and prayer are ways we can be like the Father, what does this show you about the Father’s character?

Join Arthur and Emily for today's devotional in Matthew 5:1-17. We'll be reading from the NIV.  . . Music by Arthur Xiong. Sound engineering by Arthur Xiong. Devotional written by Jen Wojtysiak, Emily Huemann Xiong, and Arthur Xiong. . . Reflection Questions 1.) How are verses 3-10, also known as the beatitudes, “upside down” from what the world may call “blessed”? 2.) In this current landscape of warring political systems and rampant fear how may the Lord be inviting you to respond in an “upside down” manner?

A brief welcome from our conference director Chris Nielson explaining what this channel will be used for.