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When uncertainty seems to be all around us, the question is now, what are we going to do? Are we overwhelmed and stagnant or are we willing to do the necessary work that brings redemption? 

If we are ready to do the work, then we must realize that i Maybe you have heard that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step - meaningful change comes about from the little things, the simple things. If we desire to make the world a better place, then it must first start with us recognizing and ap We are thrilled to feature one of our dear friends, James Blay, as this week’s writer for Table Talk! 👏👏👏

James is the former Vice President of Administration at the Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary. He now serves as the Coordinator for Loving God,
Help us to look beyond the world as we know it, so that we might reimagine it through your eyes—the eyes of a God who loves us deeply and desires wholeness for all creation. May your Spirit stir our imaginations so we might join you This is the sacred work we are invited into — to imagine and reimagine the world through the lens of God’s love. Even when it feels like the world is falling apart, even when we are certain our lives are unraveling, even when we wonder if No matter how slow the change might happen.
However small the ripples we make might seem.

We are still called. Called to listen for the Spirit’s nudging us to loving action. Called to see God-given light within us and within others. Called to This week we are excited to jump into our summer series, Ripples of Hope! 

In this series, we will revisit stories from our writers that explore how small actions and steps toward growth can create meaningful impacts within our lives and communities Loving God, 
You know all too well the pain of loss, and you are with us in each step of our joy and our grief. Help us to be walking reflections of your love and grace - to walk with one another in the difficult spaces, making room for the grief whi Have a moment of silence by yourself or gathered with others. ​​​​​​​​
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Allow yourself the time to grieve the loss of those you love and the difficult things happening in our world - while also creating space for others to do the same. 💛​​​​ During times of sorrow, how can we care for each other? In what ways can we be such bright reflections of love that it spreads to the deepest depths of despair? ✨✨✨​​​​​​​​
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#tabletalk #togetherness #diversity #allvoices #youarewelcomehere #a On this Memorial Day,​​​​​​​​
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May we all inscribe on our hearts the names of those who have been taken from this world too soon - those who have died in the service of freedom. ​​​​​​​​
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And then, may we open ourselves to the grief t God, who hears our prayers, 
Thank You for the quiet legacy of love written in recipes, shared in kitchens, and whispered in prayers. Help us to treasure the simple moments where food and faith meet, and to pass on both with open hands and open heart
 

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