Today we read “Different”, by Chris Singleton and illustrated by William Luong.
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Today we read “No Room for Neighbors”, by Kathryn Wheeler. We sing “The Steadfast Love of the Lord”, and “Victory Chant”.
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Today we read “Smoky Night”, by Eve Bunting and illustrated by avid Diaz. We sing “Bind Us Together”, and “Lord, My Desire”.
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Today we read “Nobody Likes Me!”, by Roy and Dorris Nichols and illustrated by Dorothea Cuppers. We sing “I’m in the Lord’s Army”, and “Wonderful Merciful Savior”.
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Today we read “Whoever You Are”, by Mem Fox and illustrated by Leslie Staub. We sing “Jesus Loves Me”, and “Open My Heart”.
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Today we read All the Colors of the Earth”, by Sheila Hamanaka. We sing “Jesus Loves the Little Children”, and “Break My Heart”.
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Westside Church of Christ:
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If you haven’t noticed, there is a lot happening in our world today. This year (2020) has been a doozie so far, hasn’t it?! Corona Virus has had us shut up in our houses for weeks, a man named George Floyd was murdered by a police officer, rioting and looting have been going on all across the country…
I promise, this blog isn’t trying to depress you or be political. One thing I know for a fact is that YOU have a friend – whether or not they live next door, across town, across the country, or they’re virtual friends on social media – who has been affected in some way by 2020’s disasters. Maybe they or one of their family members has had COVID-19, and maybe they have been hospitalized or their family members have died. Maybe your friend is a person of color and they feel deeply impacted by the incident in Minneapolis and the resulting violent and destructive actions of a few people. Maybe you aren’t affected by these events, but you don’t to look far to find someone who has been.
Now, I’m not asking you to agree with me or with your friends. But I am asking you to have some empathy, compassion, and love toward them. Just show up for them! You don’t need to fix them, or say profound words or make a profound Facebook post. Just let them know you’re there.
Job went through a terrible loss. He lost all of his children and all of his possessions. He was known to be a very, very good man. In Job 2:11-13. his friends hear about his loss and they go to him. They see his suffering and cry for and with him. Then in verse 13, “… they sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great.” They didn’t say anything! They just sat in silence with Job for a week!
They did eventually open their mouths and talk. That is where they messed up.
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:15
Just show up, and shut up.
Today we read “Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me”, by Eric Carle. We sing “Seek Ye First”.
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I don’t know how customary, or even if its very professional, to celebrate your first sale on your blog – but here we are. I made my first sale! And I’m pretty excited about it. 
The prints are Sunset over the Gulf, and Mono Lake. Mrs. Martha, I hope they are a great addition to you home!
Today we read “The Bravest Worrier”, by Angelique Monet . We sing “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”.
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Westside Church of Christ:
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