ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 12, 2021Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Thought for the Day: Human beings have forever looked to the high places, casting their eyes upon the magnificence and mysteries of the mountains. When our eyes look up, most often our imagination and inspiration climb as well.
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 11, 2021Scripture: Acts 4:31-32When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. Thought for
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 10, 2021Audio Devotional Based On: Isaiah 29:14…so I will again do amazing things with this people, shocking and amazing. The wisdom of their wise shall perish, and the discernment of the discerning shall be hidden. CLICK HERE To Listen ToThe Devotional
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 9, 2021Guest Writer: Rev. Mariah NewellScripture: James 1:22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV) Thought for the Day: I was watching Kid President’s video “How to Change the World” last week. The video is linked below and I encourage you to take the time to watch it (only two and a half minutes). But, Kid President talks
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 8, 2021Prayer for the Week:You – Holy One whisper to us sing to us disclose to us unveil to usThe Who is importantThe Why is key while the What is inescapably tied to the Who and the WhyIf what we hear does not resemble who you are -the God of Love- and does not reinforce why you act -because you love us- then let us listen
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 7, 2021Guest Writer: Rev. Paula GembalaScripture: Psalm 46:1-2. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear… Thought for the day: As we go through each day with the fear of this pandemic nagging in our minds, I am reminded by the above scripture that we honestly don’t need to live our days in fear. God
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 6, 2021Guest Writer: Rev. Sheila GilletteScripture: Ephesians 6:18Pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Thought for the Day: During this time of the pandemic that seems to be never-ending, it is easy to lose motivation, joy, gratitude, and worry. When I go out
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 5, 2021Scripture: Matthew 18:6As for whoever causes these little ones who believe in me to trip and fall into sin, it would be better for them to have a huge stone hung around their necks and be drowned in the bottom of the lake. Thought for the Day: The Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris was the first woman consecrated a bishop in the Anglican Communion, and
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 4, 2021Scripture: Luke 9:24All who want to save their lives will lose them. But all who lose their lives because of me will save them. Thought for the Day: In his book, Disciplines of the Spirit (based upon some lectures he gave), Howard Thurman explored five human experiences that he believed were Universal. In the chapter on Suffering, Thurman wrote: To be confirmed in life is
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGFebruary 3, 2021Audio Devotional Based On: Hebrews 13:5Your way of life should be free from the love of money, and you should be content with what you have. After all, the Lord has said, I will never leave you or abandon you. LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONALBY Clicking Here