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Living Abundantly in Christ, Community and Each Other
Life together is a gift.
Over these next ten weeks, and in the days leading us toward Advent, this devotional invites us to slow down, open Scripture, listen to the voices of this community, and pay attention to the ways God continues to meet us in the midst of our ordinary lives.
Each week begins with a short introduction to our theme, followed by daily devotions written by members of this congregation—people whose faith, wisdom, questions, stories, and lives enrich our life together. Each day includes a verse or two of Scripture to ground you, with an expanded reading offered on many days if you have the time and space to linger.
There is no perfect way to use this book. Read it first thing in the morning or before you fall asleep. Read it on your own, with someone you love, or alongside your Life Group. And if you miss a day—or several—there is nothing to catch up on. Grace is abundant here, too.
We are deeply grateful for the people who offered their words and reflections, their willingness to share a piece of their faith helps all of us grow. Special thanks to Darrell Pederson and Lilja Behr, who generously served as editors and helped bring the many voices of this project together.
And to Kevin Olson, for his artwork that he created for each week.
Our hope and prayer is that these pages become more than something you read. May they help us notice God already at work among us. May they open conversations, deepen questions, strengthen faith, and draw us into richer connections to Christ, to community, and to each other.
As you begin, receive this blessing:
May Christ meet you in these pages
and beyond them.
May the Word take root in you.
May grace find you on the days you are ready
and on the days you are not.
May you discover God in the stories of others
and recognize God’s presence within your own.
And through all the days ahead,
may you know that you are held,
you are beloved,
and you do not walk alone. Amen.
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Life Together Devotion – 10/5/2026
“But a Samaritan while traveling came upon him, and when he saw him he was moved with compassion. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, treating them with oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii, gave them
Life Together Devotion – 10/4/2026
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind and your neighbor as yourself”– Luke 10:27 – expanded reading: Luke 10:25-28 In these four verses, Jesus teaches a lawyer about the way he can inherit eternal life. His teaching method is an exchange
Life of Compassion – Seeing with Christ’s Eyes
We receive life, we are gathered into community, and then we are sent into the world to see and love our neighbors as Christ does. We are not compassionate in order to become God’s people; we are compassionate because, in Christ, we already are God’s beloved people. God’s mercy toward us becomes the wellspring of our mercy toward others. God’s
Life Together Devotion – 10/3/2026
-reading Psalm 133 Psalm 133:1 says, “How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!” For over 25 years, being a member of Lord of Life has been a profound blessing. I witness unity within our walls every day. When I think of true unity, I envision Vickie Borgstrom, who has consistently woven that thread of
Life Together Devotion – 10/2/2026
“I will take you as my people, and I will be your God. You shall know that I am the Lord your God, who has freed you from the burdens of the Egyptians.”-Exodus 6:7 – expanded reading: Exodus 6:2-8 When our oldest daughter was in the NICU, so much of life became about waiting. I sat beside this tiny human
Life Together Devotion – 10/1/2026
-reading Genesis 50:15-21 Joseph was the son of Jacob, the grandson of Isaac, and the great grandson of Abraham. Until he was 17 years old, he and his family were part of a group of inconspicuous people, the ‘Apiru or Habiru, who lacked citizenship in the established nations of the Near East. Just like the migrant workers of today, the
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