Monday

Take a moment to read Hebrews 1:1-4.

What stands out to you? Is there a line or phrase, maybe even just a word that feels important today? Sit with these verses and read them over as many times as you want. Consider what God might want to reveal to you today and then take a moment to pray and communicate with God.

Tuesday

Take a moment to read Hebrews 1:5-9

What stands out to you? Is there a line or phrase, maybe even just a word that feels important today? Sit with these verses and read them over as many times as you want. Consider what God might want to reveal to you today and then take a moment to pray and communicate with God.

Wednesday

Take a moment to read Hebrews 1:10-14

What stands out to you? Is there a line or phrase, maybe even just a word that feels important today? Sit with these verses and read them over as many times as you want. Consider what God might want to reveal to you today and then take a moment to pray and communicate with God.

Thursday

Take a moment to read Hebrews 2: 1-4

What stands out to you? Is there a line or phrase, maybe even just a word that feels important today? Sit with these verses and read them over as many times as you want. Consider what God might want to reveal to you today and then take a moment to pray and communicate with God.

Friday

Take a moment to read Hebrews 2: 5-9

What stands out to you? Is there a line or phrase, maybe even just a word that feels important today? Sit with these verses and read them over as many times as you want. Consider what God might want to reveal to you today and then take a moment to pray and communicate with God.

Week of September 17, 2023

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Reflection
Three Lies of Identity

In his book entitled, “Who Are We?” late author and priest Henri Nouwen describes three key lies of identity that can mess with our heads and create barriers to us experiencing the love of both God and community. He names these lies as: • I am what I have • I am what I do • I am what other people say or think of me 

Contemplations
Snowstorm Hope / Silence

Imagine it’s snowing and you’re driving on a country road. The snow is coming down pretty heavily and it’s making it hard to see where you’re driving.... 

Reflection
Examen | Church History

Examen is a practice of examining your life backwards, over a given period of time, and prayerfully reflecting on two things: 1) Where you noticed a sense of God’s presence, or closeness; and 2) Where you felt absent or disconnected from that sense. 

At Southridge, we believe that LGBTQ+ people are deeply loved by God and are full image bearers of God, each bringing unique value to our community. In that spirit, everyone is welcome to belong and participate in the life of our church.  

As a fully-inclusive Jesus-centred church, LGBTQ+ followers of Jesus have full and equal opportunity to participate in baptism, membership, leadership, employment, and marriage.

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