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Inspirational Messages
Our inspirational message is a reflection provided by Penelope Hurley, a member of the congregation who shares weekly thoughts.


Flying High
Good morning friends, Welcome to September! Today's Inspirational Message is brought to you by Penny Hurley, on behalf of the...
First Congregational Church Of Rowley
Sep 21 min read
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The Call of Music
Scripture:Â Â Â Â Â Â "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and...
Penelope Hurley
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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The Shepherding of Hope
Scripture:           "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for...
Penelope Hurley
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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The Gifts of Perseverance
Scripture:    "3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseveranc...
Penelope Hurley
Apr 23, 20241 min read
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The Crooked Path
Scripture:Â Â Â Â "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." 2 Timothy 1:7 Pics:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Penny...
Penelope Hurley
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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Expressions of Faith
Scripture:Â Â Â Â "Real wisdom, God's wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and...
Penelope Hurley
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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Prayers of Self Compassion
Scripture:     "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."...
Penelope Hurley
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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Let Yourself Wander
Scripture:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 13Beloved,*Â I do not consider that I have made it my own;*Â but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind...
Penelope Hurley
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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Spiritual Gifts
Scripture:       8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the...
Penelope Hurley
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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Discerning in the Wilderness
Scripture:Â Â Â Â "The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple." Psalm 119:130 Pics:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ...
Penelope Hurley
Jan 7, 20241 min read
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Blessings in the Wilderness
Scripture: I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalms 27:13 Music:        ...
Penelope Hurley
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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The Unending Invitation
Scripture: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow...
Penelope Hurley
Jan 7, 20243 min read
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What Is
Scripture:Â Â Â Â "Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble." 1 Peter: 3-8...
Penelope Hurley
Jan 7, 20243 min read
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Lead with Love
Scripture:   24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as...
Penelope Hurley
Jan 7, 20241 min read
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A Bend in the Road
Scripture: 13Â Consider the work of God; who can make straight what he has made crooked? 14Â In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the...
Penelope Hurley
Jan 7, 20241 min read
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The Miracle of Morning
Scripture: "Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for...
Penelope Hurley
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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Reawaken Your Spirit
Scripture: "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." Romans 12: 12 Pics: ...
Penelope Hurley
Sep 19, 20231 min read
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The Freedom in Prayer
Scripture: "And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he's listening." 1...
Penelope Hurley
Aug 31, 20231 min read
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Now
Scripture: "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and...
Penelope Hurley
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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Know My Heart
Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6 1You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my...
Penelope Hurley
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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