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Tattoo Word From Wiese September 2, 2026 Do you know a friend or family member with a tattoo? If so, they may be in trouble. At least, they might be if we take the Bible absolutely literally. In Leviticus 19:28, God says, “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.” …
Scoring or Stooping? Word From Wiese August 26, 2026 “Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger.” — John 8:6 I’m a Far Side fan. How many of us have belly-laughed at the witty cartoons of Gary Larson? Far Side books were some of my favorite Christmas presents, and they still bring me chuckles. Do you remember …
Lenses Word From Wiese August 19, 2026 Have you ever put on a pair of silly sunglasses and suddenly discovered that the world looks a little different? That’s why our church staff had some fun wearing ridiculous sunglasses. The point wasn’t fashion—although it did up our pizzazz factor. It was a reminder that all of us see the world through …
Revenge Word From Wiese August 12, 2026 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger… Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” — Ephesians 4:31–32 A grudge is heavy! Next month, I’m going to meet up with a college buddy for some hiking in Colorado. Packing a backpack offering essentials …
Spiritual Vitamins Word From Wiese August 5, 2026 “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” Psalm 119:103 I’m a sucker for chocolate chip cookies. However, I know they don’t give my body a boost like my daily vitamin pill or the nutrition teeming in the broccoli I try to eat. But what if? …
Godspell Word From Wiese July 29, 2026 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105 This past Sunday our congregation had the joy of singing songs from Godspell. Kudos to Brad Milburn, our Director of Contemporary Worship, for weaving together a dynamic summer-time service. And how fun to hear the high …
The Power of a Wave Word From Wiese July 22, 2026 Today’s message to you is a light-hearted one. A full-hearted one. A heart-warming one. Recently, we’ve taken on some heavier topics in these WFWs. So time to change it up. Click below for the powerful story of how a 4-year-old boy named Roman lifted the lives of neighbors and, …
Chief McIntosh Word From Wiese July 15, 2026 1 John 3:18: “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” I love when WFW readers shoot me reactions to the weekly devotions. A few weeks ago, my devotional on Thomas Jefferson’s connection to slavery prompted a bunch. Thank you. One reader pointed me …
Are You Willie Nelson? Word From Wiese July 8, 2026 Willie Nelson is always “on the road again.” So many COS folks are on the road too, especially in summer. Some of us will head to the mountains. Others will journey to beaches, family reunions, mission trips, camps, or long-awaited vacations. However we travel, summer often invites us to hit the …
Jefferson Word From Wiese July 1, 2026 Some have asked for a copy of my last sermon, which uses Thomas Jefferson as inspiration for our own reflection on our aligning our values with practices. Here is a shortened version as today’s WFW. For the full sermon, click the link below or email me at [email protected]. America’s Original Sin, June 21, …
