brad rhine

I'm a Christian, husband, dad, pastor, guitarist, db admin, worship leader, programmer, singer, runner, and songwriter. Not always in that order.

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Luke 6:20-21 (NRSVUE)

Jesus doesn't spiritualize poverty—he says God's kingdom belongs to the actual poor, the actually hungry. The gospel takes sides, and it's not with the comfortable.

#Lectionary #Luke6

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James 5:4 (NRSVUE)

James doesn't mince words: stolen wages cry out to God. Economic injustice isn't a policy debate—it's a spiritual emergency that reaches heaven's ears.

#Lectionary #James5

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Ruth 1:16-17 (NRSVUE)

Ruth's pledge to Naomi is radical solidarity across ethnic and religious lines. True kinship isn't about borders or blood—it's about choosing to belong to each other's struggle.

#Lectionary #Ruth1

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Micah 6:8 (NRSVUE)

Sunday reminder: God's requirements haven't changed. Do justice. Love kindness. Walk humbly. Everything else is commentary.

#Lectionary #Micah6

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John 13:34-35 (NRSVUE)

Jesus makes it simple: love like I loved you. No caveats about who deserves it. No exemptions for enemies. The measure of discipleship is whether this love is recognizable.

#Lectionary #John13

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Deuteronomy 24:19 (NRSVUE)

God's economy builds care for the vulnerable into the system itself. Not charity as an afterthought—structural provision for those on the margins. That's the standard.

#Lectionary #Deuteronomy24

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Deuteronomy 16:20 (NRSVUE)

Moses commands us to pursue "justice, and only justice"—no qualifiers, no compromises. Pursuing anything less means we're not actually living, just occupying space.

#Lectionary #Deuteronomy16

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Luke 1:78-79 (NRSVUE)

Zechariah's prophecy says that even when darkness feels overwhelming, dawn is already breaking. God's light reaches those trapped in death's shadow—and guides us all toward peace, not power.

#Lectionary #Luke1

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You don't have to force a harvest in the middle of winter. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that every season—even the hard ones—has its time.
#NewYearsDay #Ecclesiastes3 #Seasons #RealLife #Faith

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If God gave you a blank check for 2026, what would you write on it? Solomon didn't ask for riches or health. He asked for Wisdom.
#NewYearsEve #1Kings3 #Wisdom #2026 #Resolutions #HappyNewYear

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The world says "New Year, New Body." The Bible says "New Year, Renewed Soul." 2 Corinthians 4 reminds us that while the outside wears down, the inside can wake up.
#Dec30 #NewYearsResolutions #2Corinthians4 #InnerWork #Faith #UCC

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Resolutions are great, but have you checked your foundation? 1 Corinthians 3 says the base matters more than the building.
#NewYearsResolutions #1Corinthians3 #Foundation #Faith #2026Goals

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Jesus’s life began with a change of plans. If you feel like you're on a detour tonight, you’re in good company.
#Matthew2 #Detour #GodWithUs #RefugeeKing #Christmas

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Psalm 148 says even the "snow and frost" praise Him. Learning to trust God with the seasons I can't control today.
#Psalm148 #Winter #Funeral #Seasons #Trust

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Yesterday was the Manger. Today is the Mission. St. Stephen reminds us that Christmas is a call to serve.
#BoxingDay #StStephen #Acts6 #Service #UCC #DayAfterChristmas

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I missed the sunlight today, but maybe that's the point. John 1 says the Light shines IN the darkness. 🕯️✨
#ChristmasNight #John1 #RealLife #LightOfTheWorld #MerryChristmas

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The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. 🕯️✨ The wait is over. Merry Christmas!
#ChristmasEve #Isaiah9 #LightOfTheWorld #Hope #MerryChristmas

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The parking lot is full of hustle. The Gospel is full of grace. You can't earn Christmas. 🎁
#Advent #Galatians3 #ChristmasShopping #Grace #FaithVsWorks #UCC

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Mary didn't sing a lullaby. She sang a protest song. Mary's Song is about God flipping the world upside down.

#Advent #ChristmasWeek #Magnificat #Justice #UCC #Luke1