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Zoning restriction stymies church's expanded ministry
A Maryland church files suit over a city zoning restriction thwarting the use of their storefront building for worship in a case reflecting land-use battles common between congregations and governments.rn
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Today's Devotion
From the Book of Psalms:
God's faithfulness; praising God for past and present blessings.
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Ps. 133:1).
The Israelites went to Jerusalem at least three times a year to worship, singing this Psalm as they went.
There were many types of people on the road to Jerusalem, but they had one thing in common — they were all on their way to the City of God to worship Jehovah.
It is just as true today as it was for the Israelites that those who are members of the family of God should live in peace with one another. This unity comes from the pleasant harmony that is the peace of God as we allow it to touch our lives. Jesus tells us that as we are gathered together in My (His) Name, He is in the midst (Matt. 18:19-20). - Continue...
