Worship into the Week- Israel's Watchman

 

Worship into the Week-

Ezekiel 33:7-9  Ezekiel as Israel's Watchman

God appoints the prophet Ekekiel as a "spiritual watchman".

 His job was to warn the people that their choices and sin 

had consequences. 

This was the beginning of the mapping out

 a plan of accountability.

As ancient cities used guards on the towers

 to look for danger,

so was Ezekiel to spot the impending challenge.

He was to share God's words 

with the people and warn them.

If he fails to warn them, 

then Ezekiel is responsible for the damage

 if they die in their sins.

Silence does not release him 

from the guilt of their failure.

But, if he warns them and they don't take heed, 

he is not at fault.

Once you know- you know.

So, we too must heed the warnings 

for obedience in God's Word.

We know the right way is to follow Jesus

and obey God's direction in our lives.

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Silence Carries Guilt: If God warns that a wicked person faces judgment and Ezekiel fails to speak up, the wicked person dies in their sin, but God holds Ezekiel responsible for their blood. [1, 2]

Hudson is 6!

 

Our camo guy is now six!

He is very particular about all the pieces

 and is always ready to go.

Back to school and celebrate a birthday- that's fun.

Made a bird house with Papa 

and dad helped with the finishing touches.

Nothing stops a celebration- 

even with no electricity from a storm.

(for 40 hours)

The proud craftsman!!!

Celebrating with brothers is always special.

Here's mom. She is often taking the photos 

so we don't always get her in a picture.

Hey Dad! What a surprise- a new bike.

So some creativity found places to celebrate 

when the electiricty is down.

Finding ice cream is always a winner 

with Grandpa and Grandma Meier.

We love you much dear Hudson.

You are on to a great year of ruling as Mr. 6!

Worship into the Week- Your Word is Joy and Delight

 

Worship into the Week-

Jeremiah 15:15-21

Things seem pretty challenging for Jeremiah and

he begins a lament and complaint to God.

Though he has held God's Word with joy and delight,

he is living a lonely and isolated life.

He has served the LORD God of Heaven's Armies.

Yet, his suffering continues and he sees the sins

 of others all around him.

He doubts God's hand to help 

and compares Him to a dried up brook.

God is going to respond to THAT.

Jeremiah is told to stop the doubting and self-pity.

He is told to choose his words well

 and be a good influence.

He can be a strong and valuable contributor!

Bible margins done 10 years apart for this section of Scripture.

God promises that Jeremiah will be

 as strong as a bronze wall 

and that He will protect and rescue him. 

The Lord sets Jeremiah back on the right track.

 The Lord is with him.

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Calendar Journaling- August 2026

 

Calendar Journaling- August 2026

Still tracking the take aways for the month.

Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

So you are in my hand. Jeremiah 18:6

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Lainey is Five!

 

First day of Pre-K and turning 5.

All in the same day for Lainey Ella Christine.

Fun for big sister to have Lainey

 at school with all the siblings.

Birthday breakfast is always 

better with a crown to wear.

A favorite birthday gift- 

a baby doll like big sister.

Such a great smile on a sweet little girl.

Lainey is always up to something 

and doesn't miss anything.

The blessing of the youngest is a gift

 to this Schumacher family each and every day.

Lainey Lou we love you!

Hadley is Seven!

 

Hadley is seven!

A new baby to care for now.

A bit of fringe on her new cowgirl jacket.

A new backpack for school 

and a sister interested in all the presents.

Batty looks over all the festivities.

A new fall jacket.  Dress up in a dress her mom wore.

A new bike. Cinnamon rolls for breakfast.

A birthday treat at Culver's.

Very pretty flowers at this Minnesota Culver's.

A Dairy Queen cake and a cowgirl t-shirt.

Some new Kens for Barbie play.  Look at those boots for the cowgirl. 

Blessings for the birthday girl and the Schumacher family.

Proud of this growing-up-too-fast little girl.

Hadley you are a sweetheart.

Worship into the Week- Salvation Forever

 

Worship into the Week

Isaiah 51:1-6- A Call to Trust the LORD

A challenging time for the Jewish exiles in Babylon.

Isaiah has a message of comfort and hope.

He urges them to remember where they come from 

and to put their trust in God's eternal salvation.

Things looked futile for Abraham and Sarah 

as a childless couple, yet they were blessed

 with countless descendants.

The barren wilderness would become

 like the Garden of Eden.

All the things on earth vanish, get used up,

or simply fade away.

But, the LORD places before us

 the gift of the eternal things.

Salvation and righteousness last forever.

There is nothing that will take that away.

That is good news for us as exiles

 in this world now.

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Worship into the Week- My Salvation Will Come

                                                        Worship into the Week-

Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8

Blessings for All Nations

This is the call for God's people

 to practice justice and righteousness.

It is time to welcome outsiders-

 like the foreigners-

into a covenant community.

The community was struggling with figuring out 

where they belonged and often found themselves isolated.

It was time to move beyond the ethnic and

physical boundaries so that inclusion was based on

faithfulness rather than ancestral lines.

We too, often limit who is included

 in our own communities.

We have barriers seen and unseen for inclusivity.

Not much has changed across the generations.

But, we see that the LORD desires a house

 of prayer for all

nations and all people.

Let our mindset be this heart of welcome.

The LORD desires salvation for all.

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Worship into the Week- Were You There?

 Worship into the Week- 

 Job 38:4-18

The Lord challenges Job 

and answers him from a whirlwind

 as He shifts the focus from suffering to divine majesty.

He asks Job where he was when He laid 

the earth's foundation, and created the world. 

The LORD points out that the stars sang 

and angels shouted for joy long before humans existed.

There is a distinct gap between the wisdom of God 

and the understanding of the human mind.

Just as Job can't command the light, 

neither can he plumb the depths of the ocean.

His skills become more puny as the time goes on.

You just can't out God - God.

God doesn't answer the complaints that Job has but,

instead moves the main point from human pain to

the complex order of creation.

Job is humbled by the interaction and

is moved to a silent awe, with no recourse but repentance.

His only way forward is to just trust God.

If only we could see this is the first place to start,

 rather than the outcome of our ranting and raving!

It is quite amazing that God puts up with us at all. 

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Worship into the Week-Incline Your Ear

 

Worship into the Week- Incline your Ear

Isaiah 55: 1-5

This section is an urgent invitation from God 

to find true spiritual satisfaction and life.

Everyday metaphors of water, bread, milk and wine 

are used by God to call out to the hungry and poor.

There is a greater gift- His grace and 

everlasting covenant.

These promises were made to King David. 

"Come to me with your ears wide open.

Listen, and you will find life.

I will make an everlasting covenant with you."

We are all invited.

We can all listen.

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Worship into the Week- Treasured Possession

 

Worship into the Week- 

Deuteronomy 7:6-9

God keeps His promises for a thousand generations.

Here we see that it isn't about the moral greatness of Israel

 that connects to the covenant promise.

It is the grace of God that calls them to a special

relationship. Moses reminds them that they are a holy, 

treasured possession to God.

It is not because of their greatness of size or strength

 as a nation, but because of His unconditional love.

This is the God who keeps His promises.

Thi si the God who is faithful to the oath He made

 to their ancestors in Egypt.

Even on our worst day of behavior or thinking,

we are still His treasured possession.

My failings do not disqualify me from the promise.

What a great reminder on a challenging day.

We are a great treasure.

We have a great treasure.

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Devotional Journaling- July 2026

 

Devotional Journaling- July 2026

Some months are a bit wilder than others.

These small spaces have been so helpful in 

keeping in step and on target.

A devotion.

A take away.

AND and look at the words that stand out

for this month.

What is the Holy Spirit wanting me to SEE 

this month?

It is always a surprise and so 

that makes me excited to look over 

the month at the end.

Devotional Book:

Streams in the Desert by L.B. Cowman

Worship into the Week- Extraordinary HOPE

 Worship into the Week-

Romans 8:18-27   Extraordinary Hope

Paul makes sure that the believers hear that

 the current sufferings

 will not compare to the glory to come.

The ereated world has fallen into disarray because of sin.

The decay, evil and hopelessness pervades all of the earth.

This makes us yearn for the transformed 

world when it is restored.

Christians, too, "'groan inwardly" as they wait and wait.

We are eager for the changes to come in the future. 

Biblical hope is defined by Paul as a confident, patient, 

and eager expectation for what is not yet seen.

But, we have the secret weapon of the Holy Spirit

that helps believers to pray,

 when we don't know what or how to pray.

When we are steeped in our weakness,

 we have the intercession of the Holy Spirit 

that intercedes for believers with 

"groanings too deep for words,"

that aligns these prayers perfectly with God's will.

We have such wonderful encouragement 

in an uncertain world

because we have extraordinary HOPE. 

I played around with business envelope 

cutouts and made stacked doodads and flowers.

They were fun to add to the worship journal pages.

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Mykonos Island- Greece

 

The island with the windmills.

The beautiful sunsets.

Mykonos is an island in the Cyclades group

 in the Aegean Sea. 

Iconic on the island are the 

landmark16th century windmills.

The island is about 33 square miles and has

about 10,700 inhabitants.

The largest town is Chora.

The white-washed buildings and painted stone

walkways are beautiful.

Tender boats bring the cruise members

 to the island and back.

It is a beautiful island to walk around 

and enjoy the island breeze.

We have been there three times

 and each time we have enjoyed the

flowers and sights.

Just to see the windmills that have 

been there for so long is amazing.
  

Mykonos- we plan to be back.

Our 2026 Footsteps of Paul Group.