Pastor Greg Bouvier

Ephesians 5:21-33

Faith Talk Questions: How male dominated was the home you grew up in? Did your parents share authority and power?

Have you ever heard of the “Household Codes”? Have you ever reflected on why this text was in the Bible?

Who is the strongest female feminist you know? Who is the strongest male feminist you know?

07/31/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Cindy Swanson

Series: Great Expectations | Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.

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Release Date: 07/28/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier

Matthew 7:1-5

Faith Talk Questions: Do you see yourself as a judgmental person? Would others agree with your assessment?

What is the difference between being critical and judgmental?  When someone says, “Don’t judge me?” what do you think they mean?

How much time do you spend in self-reflection? Do you reflect on yourself in ways that help or hinder your faith?

Do you worry about God’s judgement upon you?

07/24/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Ian Hartfield

Series: Great Expectations | Scripture: Ephesians 3:19

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Release Date: 07/21/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle Oetken

Mark 11:12-14, 20-24

Faith Talk Questions: Have you ever eaten a fig or seen a fig tree?

Has God ever answered prayer in an unexpected way?

When in your day can you read the Bible? When can you pause to listen to God's voice?

07/17/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier

Jeremiah 29:10-14

Faith Talk Questions: Have you ever used the phrase “God has a plan”? Has anyone ever said it to you? What was the  context and how did you receive it?

Why is it that Christians want to believe that God has all the details worked out?

Do you believe that God is with you even when you don’t choose to rely on any kind of “plan”?

07/10/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Joanna Clay

Series: Great Expectations | Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-17

Devotions are released weekly on Thursdays.

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Release Date: 07/07/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle Oetken

1 Peter 2:9-17

Faith Talk Questions: What are your traditions celebrating our National Holiday?

What songs do you remember and use to help you celebrate this National Holiday?

What is your prayer for our Nation?

How will our Scripture passage for today help you to live out your faith?

07/03/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor Greg Bouvier

Series: Great Expectations | Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

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Release Date: 06/30/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier

Philippians 4:10-14

Faith Talk Questions: How often do you use absolutes – like always, never and perfect – in your conversations?

Do you believe that God can do all things? Why or why not?

At times have you mistakenly believed that you should try to accomplish more than what was appropriate? Can you identify one of those times?

06/26/2022 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE