Scripture: Genesis 33:4-5 But Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept. When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he said, “Who are these with you?” Jacob said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.” Thought for the Day: Everyone likes a good story of reconciliation, and here in the 33rd chapter
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. Thought for the Day: Richard Rohr was recently writing about Saint Francis of Assisi, and how he was released dazed and
Scripture: Luke 17:20-21 Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Thought for the Day: When kingdoms had been so tied to fortresses, castles, palaces and
Scripture: Psalm 33:13-14 The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all humankind. From there the Lord sits enthroned watching all the inhabitants of the earth… Thought for the Day: I think we have all looked to the sky as sunlight was streaming through the clouds and thought, “It looks like the glory of God shining down.” In fact, I had that very experience the other day as
Scripture: Genesis 28:11-12 Jacob came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and
Scripture: Luke 18:16 But Jesus called for them and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” Thought for the Day: For the last few days, and again today and tomorrow, our campus is buzzing with children. It is VBS week, and the children are having a great time. I
Scripture: John 14:2 My Father’s house has room to spare. If that weren’t the case, would I have told you that I’m going to prepare a place for you? Thought for the Day: These are some of the most familiar words offered at a funeral. I love the image it portrays, and I really like the wording found in the above translation – The Common English Bible. The
Scripture: Psalm 119:9 How can young people keep their paths pure? By guarding them according to what you’ve said. Thought for the Day: Sunday was Youth Sunday, and what an amazing morning. I was able to be present at all three services, and they did a fabulous job. With that said, I lift up two important happenings: 1. The youth felt good about the experience; 2. You, the
Scripture: Mark 13:1-2 As Jesus left the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Teacher, look! What awesome stones and buildings!” Jesus responded, “Do you see these enormous buildings? Not even one stone will be left upon another. All will be demolished.” Thought for the Day: On this day in 70AD, the Romans broke through the wall of Jerusalem during a siege to reclaim the city that
Scripture: Acts 2:1-2 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Thought for the Day: I love the story of Pentecost! It is this magical (I know some people won’t like that word) and amazing story that