Imagine for a moment that someone is going to write your biography. If you are like me, I would have to wonder why but for the sake of discussion, let’s assume that someone is going to write it. First, who would you want to write it? If you are married, would you want it toContinue reading “The Power of Christ”
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Learning to Pray
Edith Morgan of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, was in the third grade when the Great Depression swept over Appalachia, forcing her brother Donnie, seventeen, to leave the mountains for work in Ohio. The checks he sent home every week allowed the family to survive. But it was a cruel separation. Edith dearly loved her big brother,Continue reading “Learning to Pray”
As My Day Begins…
Matthew 4:18-22, which tells the story of Jesus calling His first disciples: “As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you outContinue reading “As My Day Begins…”
Morning Prayer
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. Luke 10:20, RSV Dear Father in heaven, we thank you with all our hearts for showing your power in us and for overcoming so much that is hostile and that threatens to harmContinue reading “Morning Prayer”
Morning Prayer
But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. John 16:13, NIV Dear Father in heaven, grant your Spirit to us, your children. MayContinue reading “Morning Prayer”
Morning Prayer
Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3, NIV Lord God, we thank you that you have revealed life in Jesus Christ. Grant that we may enter this life through the grace you have given us to recognize Jesus ChristContinue reading “Morning Prayer”
Morning Prayer
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13b-14, NIV Dear Father in heaven, living source of all that is eternal in us, we come to youContinue reading “Morning Prayer”
Morning Prayer
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. Psalm 145:18-19, NIV Dear Father in heaven, Almighty God, your children look to you in prayer. Hold us always by theContinue reading “Morning Prayer”
Hope for a Broken Nation
Reading: Isaiah 61:1-7 Reflection: A love for God and for others was at the heart of Jesus’ mission, especially as that love leads us into a commitment to justice. On Sunday our scriptures takes us to a synagogue in Nazareth where Jesus read a portion of Isaiah’s prophecy and then claimed that prophecy for himself.Continue reading “Hope for a Broken Nation”
Praying is never an overreaction.
I shared that sentiment a few weeks ago on twitter and I believe it is true. While prayer is never an overreaction, I would dare to say it’s not always our first reaction. Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, encourages us, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness beContinue reading “Praying is never an overreaction.”