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		<title>DAILY BIBLE READINGS   APRIL 13-19</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Presbyterians have long emphasized covenantal theology, which places trust in the promises of God. Almost from the very beginning, church folks have tried to put a fence around those promises. How do we make room for one another as we seek  God&#8217;s promises together?  With whom is it hardest to share those promises? MONDAY I [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Presbyterians have long emphasized covenantal theology, which places trust in the promises of God. Almost from the very beginning, church folks have tried to put a fence around those promises. How do we make room for one another as we seek  God&#8217;s promises together?  With whom is it hardest to share those promises?</b></p>
<blockquote><p><b>MONDAY I Corinthians 15:12-20</b></p>
<p><b>TUESDAY  I Corinthians 15:19-28</b></p>
<p><b>WEDNESDAY Proverbs 8:32-9:6</b></p>
<p><b>THURSDAY Exodus 24:1-11</b></p>
<p><b>FRIDAY  Psalm 134</b></p>
<p><b>SATURDAY  I Peter 1:17-23</b></p>
<p><b>SUNDAY Acts 2:14a, 36-41</b></p></blockquote>
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		<title>DAILY BIBLE READINGS   APRIL 6-12</title>
		<link>https://www.erinpresbyterian.org/daily-bible-readings-april-6-12/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[April Cyr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:36:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Scripture tells the story of God&#8217;s relationship with God&#8217;s people, teaches us to recognize what God is doing in the world, and equips us to faithfully respond to and participate in that action. Where have you seen God working in an unexpected place? MONDAY  Exodus 14:10-31 TUESDAY  Exodus 15:1-8 WEDNESDAY  Song of Songs 2:8-15 THURSDAY  [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Scripture tells the story of God&#8217;s relationship with God&#8217;s people, teaches us to recognize what God is doing in the world, and equips us to faithfully respond to and participate in that action. Where have you seen God working in an unexpected place?</b></p>
<blockquote><p><b>MONDAY  Exodus 14:10-31</b></p>
<p><b>TUESDAY  Exodus 15:1-8</b></p>
<p><b>WEDNESDAY  Song of Songs 2:8-15</b></p>
<p><b>THURSDAY  I Corinthians 15:1-11</b></p>
<p><b>FRIDAY  Psalm 16</b></p>
<p><b>SATURDAY  Acts 2:14a, 22-32</b></p>
<p><b>SUNDAY  John 20:19-31</b></p></blockquote>
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		<title>DAILY BIBLE READINGS   MARCH 23-29</title>
		<link>https://www.erinpresbyterian.org/daily-bible-readings-march-23-29/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[April Cyr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wisdom is a gift, a practical spirituality that engages with the world as we find it. Pursuing understanding helps us encounter the divine in the mundane, and to be changed by the God who is Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of all that is around us. What connections do you see between Wisdom Literature and the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Wisdom is a gift, a practical spirituality that engages with the world as we find it. Pursuing understanding helps us encounter the divine in the mundane, and to be changed by the God who is Creator, </b><b>Redeemer, and Sustainer of all that is around us. What connections do you see between Wisdom Literature and the Gospel? How </b><b>will you pursue wisdom as we approach Palm Sunday and all that follows?</b></p>
<blockquote><p><b>MONDAY  Job 42:1-6</b></p>
<p><b>TUESDAY Proverbs 2:1-12 </b></p>
<p><b>WEDNESDAY Song of Songs 8:6-7</b></p>
<p><b>THURSDAY  Ecclesiastes 12:1-7</b></p>
<p><b>FRIDAY  James 1:19-25</b></p>
<p><b>SATURDAY  Daniel 2:20-22</b></p>
<p><b>SUNDAY   Matthew 21:1-11</b></p></blockquote>
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		<title>DAILY BIBLE READINGS   MARCH 16-22</title>
		<link>https://www.erinpresbyterian.org/daily-bible-readings-march-16-22/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[April Cyr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[True wisdom distinguishes itself from self-flattery in part by finding actual expression in our lives. It is not enough to say &#8220;we love wisdom,&#8221; our behavior actually has to change.  How do your actions show what you value, and what you believe? How can you move a little (even just 1%) closer to showing the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>True wisdom distinguishes itself from self-flattery in part by finding actual expression in our lives. It is not enough to say &#8220;we love </b><b>wisdom,&#8221; our behavior actually has to change.  </b><b>How do your actions show what you value, and what you believe? How can you move a little (even just 1%) closer to showing </b><b>the wisdom that comes from above?</b><br />
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<blockquote><p><strong>MONDAY  Matthew 5:43-47</strong></p>
<p><b>TUESDAY  I Kings 11:41-43</b></p>
<p><b>WEDNESDAY  Amos 8:9-12</b></p>
<p><b>THURSDAY  Psalm 130</b></p>
<p><b>FRIDAY   Ephesians 5:8-14</b></p>
<p><b>SATURDAY  Proverbs 28:1-8</b></p>
<p><b>SUNDAY   James 3:13-18</b></p></blockquote>
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		<title>DAILY BIBLE READINGS   MARCH 9-15</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[April Cyr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Human Wisdom has its limits, and even the furthest reaches of human wisdom cannot fully shield us from sorrow and grief.  Are there times when it&#8217;s better to say nothing than allow words to increase? How have grief and sadness helped you to grow in faith and wisdom? MONDAY  Song of Songs 8:1-7 TUESDAY  Matthew [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Human Wisdom has its limits, and even the furthest reaches </b><b>of human wisdom cannot fully shield us from sorrow and grief.  </b><b>Are there times when it&#8217;s better to say nothing than allow </b><b>words to increase? How have grief and sadness helped </b><b>you to grow in faith and wisdom?</b></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>MONDAY  Song of Songs 8:1-7</strong></p>
<p><b>TUESDAY  Matthew 25:1-13</b></p>
<p><b>WEDNESDAY Isaiah 53:1-8</b></p>
<p><b>THURSDAY I Kings 9:1-9</b></p>
<p><b>FRIDAY Proverbs 26:4,5</b></p>
<p><b>SATURDAY  Matthew 20:17-23</b></p>
<p><b>SUNDAY Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:4</b></p></blockquote>
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		<title>DAILY BIBLE READINGS   MARCH 2-8</title>
		<link>https://www.erinpresbyterian.org/daily-bible-readings-march-2-8/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[April Cyr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[  In order to have a strong relationship with God, we need to seek wisdom, understanding, and closeness, rather than simple knowledge of who God is. Do you long for wisdom?  What would it look like to truly pursue it every day? MONDAY Proverbs 3:19 TUESDAY  1 Corinthians 1:24 WEDNESDAY Psalm 41:5-9 THURSDAY 1 Corinthians [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<b>In order to have a strong relationship with God, we need to seek wisdom, understanding, and closeness, rather than simple knowledge of who God is. </b><b>Do you long for wisdom?  </b><b>What would it look like to truly pursue it every day?</b></p>
<blockquote><p><b>MONDAY Proverbs 3:19</b></p>
<p><b>TUESDAY  1 Corinthians 1:24</b></p>
<p><b>WEDNESDAY Psalm 41:5-9</b></p>
<p><b>THURSDAY 1 Corinthians 2:7</b></p>
<p><b>FRIDAY Proverbs 24:13–14</b></p>
<p><b>SATURDAY Matthew 26:6-13</b></p>
<p><b>SUNDAY Song of Songs 3:1-5</b></p></blockquote>
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		<title>DAILY BIBLE READINGS   FEBRUARY 23 &#8211; MARCH 1</title>
		<link>https://www.erinpresbyterian.org/daily-bible-readings-february-23-march-1/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[April Cyr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:59:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Lent, we&#8217;ll be taking a closer look at &#8220;Wisdom Literature.&#8221; Each week there will be a video lesson posted on our YouTube channel, and then our worship will revolve around the same passage. What does it mean to &#8220;be wise?&#8221; What does wisely studying creation teach us about our Creator? MONDAY  II Timothy 4:1-5 [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>This Lent, we&#8217;ll be taking a closer look at &#8220;Wisdom Literature.&#8221; Each week there will be a video lesson posted on our YouTube channel, and then our worship will revolve around the same passage. </b><b>What does it mean to &#8220;be wise?&#8221; </b><b>What does wisely studying creation teach us about our Creator?</b></p>
<blockquote><p><b>MONDAY  II Timothy 4:1-5</b></p>
<p><b>TUESDAY  I Corinthians 13:8-13</b></p>
<p><b>WEDNESDAY  Psalm 77</b></p>
<p><b>THURSDAY  Proverbs 3:1-12</b></p>
<p><b>FRIDAY I Kings 3:5-15</b></p>
<p><b>SATURDAY  John 1:1-18</b></p>
<p><b>SUNDAY  Proverbs 8:12, 20-36</b></p></blockquote>
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		<title>DAILY BIBLE READINGS   FEBRUARY 9-15</title>
		<link>https://www.erinpresbyterian.org/daily-bible-readings-february-9-15/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[April Cyr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hymn 372 in Glory to God begins with &#8220;Oh for a world where everyone respects each other&#8217;s ways.&#8221; The Presbyterian tradition has long affirmed that &#8220;Christ alone is Lord of the conscience.&#8221;  How do we show respect and love for folks who have different experiences and opinions than we do? How do we resist the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Hymn 372 in Glory to God begins with &#8220;Oh for a world where everyone respects each other&#8217;s ways.&#8221; The Presbyterian tradition has long affirmed that &#8220;Christ alone is Lord of the conscience.&#8221;  How do we show respect and love for folks who have different experiences and opinions than we do? How do we resist the polarizing forces of our culture and build a faithful community where all are welcome?</b></p>
<blockquote><p><b>MONDAY  Joel 2:19-32</b></p>
<p><b>TUESDAY  Leviticus 19:11-18</b></p>
<p><b>WEDNESDAY  Proverbs 3:1-12</b></p>
<p><b>THURSDAY  I Corinthians 12:1-31</b></p>
<p><b>FRIDAY  I Corinthians 13:1-13</b></p>
<p><b>SATURDAY  Romans 14:1-12</b></p>
<p><b>SUNDAY  John 17:5-7, 17-23</b></p></blockquote>
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		<title>DAILY BIBLE READINGS   FEBRUARY 2-8</title>
		<link>https://www.erinpresbyterian.org/daily-bible-readings-february-2-8/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[April Cyr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Matthew&#8217;s gospel names Jesus &#8220;Emmanuel, which means, God-with-us.&#8221; The word &#8220;compassion&#8221; comes from a middle English word meaning &#8220;shared suffering.&#8221; How does Jesus share in our suffering? How can we, as followers of Jesus Christ, share in the suffering of others? MONDAY  Ephesians 4:1-16 TUESDAY  Isaiah 49:13-18 WEDNESDAY  Job 2:11-13 THURSDAY  Luke 10:25-37 FRIDAY  Micah [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Matthew&#8217;s gospel names Jesus &#8220;Emmanuel, which means, </b><b>God-with-us.&#8221; The word &#8220;compassion&#8221; comes from a middle </b><b>English word meaning &#8220;shared suffering.&#8221; How does Jesus </b><b>share in our suffering? How can we, as followers of Jesus </b><b>Christ, share in the suffering of others?</b></p>
<blockquote><p><b>MONDAY  Ephesians 4:1-16</b></p>
<p><b>TUESDAY  Isaiah 49:13-18</b></p>
<p><b>WEDNESDAY  Job 2:11-13</b></p>
<p><b>THURSDAY  Luke 10:25-37</b></p>
<p><b>FRIDAY  Micah 7:14-20</b></p>
<p><b>SATURDAY  Matthew 9:35-38</b></p>
<p><b>SUNDAY  Colossians 3:12-17</b></p></blockquote>
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		<title>DAILY BIBLE READINGS   JANUARY 26 &#8211; FEBRUARY 1</title>
		<link>https://www.erinpresbyterian.org/daily-bible-readings-january-26-february-1/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[April Cyr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The doctrine of the Trinity describes the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as &#8220;distinct, but inseparable.&#8221; Diversity among those created in God&#8217;s image celebrates what makes us distinct. What can we learn from those who are different from us? How can we not only tolerate, but celebrate, our differences? MONDAY  Galatians 3:23-29 TUESDAY  Isaiah 55:1-11 [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>The doctrine of the Trinity describes the Father, Son, and Holy </b><b>Spirit as &#8220;distinct, but inseparable.&#8221; Diversity among those created in God&#8217;s image celebrates what makes us distinct. </b><b>What can we learn from those who are different from us? </b><b>How can we not only tolerate, but celebrate, our differences?</b></p>
<blockquote><p><b>MONDAY  Galatians 3:23-29</b></p>
<p><b>TUESDAY  Isaiah 55:1-11</b></p>
<p><b>WEDNESDAY  Genesis 12:1-3</b></p>
<p><b>THURSDAY  Romans 3:21-31</b></p>
<p><b>FRIDAY  Psalm 148</b></p>
<p><b>SATURDAY  Acts 2:1-11</b></p>
<p><b>SUNDAY  Matthew 28:16-20</b></p></blockquote>
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