Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life. Thought for the Day: In the book, Radical Hospitality by Father Daniel Homan and Lonnie Collins, we read the following: “It is very hard to keep a straight face and say there is good in everyone. We have seen evidence
Scripture: 1st John 3:18 Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. Thought for the Day: I came across a little stewardship devotion I wrote years ago based upon these words from 1st John. The devotional said, “We bring the gift of ourselves in hopes that love may flourish among us and through us. This comes through our honesty before the
Scripture: John 8:12 Jesus spoke to the people again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me won’t walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” Thought for the Day: Coming off last weekend’s theme Fuel the Fire, I was intrigued by something our Board Chair, John Basel, told me. Recently, John finished teaching a Sunday study on the Gnostic Gospels, and he
Scripture: Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Thought for the Day: Why would anyone flee when there is no one pursuing them? This was my initial question in reading the first half of this passage, and then it hit me. There is no person or army approaching ‘the wicked’, but there is something else that is
Scripture: Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD! Trust him! The LORD will act. Thought for the Day: In yesterday’s devotional, I raved about Saturday night’s Renewal Service, and though I already had today’s devotional written, I’m pushing it back to Tuesday. I’m doing it to gush on Sunday’s service. Actually, the whole day was fantastic. The service was so much fun (and it wasn’t because someone
Scripture: Colossians 3:16 The word of Christ must live in you richly. Teach and warn each other with all wisdom by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Thought for the Day: Wow!! Last night was simply a WOW! We sang songs and spiritual songs, and I could feel the gratitude spilling forth from the hearts of many who had gathered.
Scripture: 1st Peter 1:3-4 (the Message) What a God we have! And how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus! Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we’ve been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven – and the future starts now! Thought for the Day: Edward Wood was the creator of some of Hollywood’s
Scripture: Proverbs 14:16 The wise are careful and avoid evil, but fools become excited and overconfident. Thought for the Day: I must confess – I am pumped about this weekend. I am excited about our shared worship events both Saturday and Sunday. Of course, I must always heed the warning of the Proverb that suggests fools are those who get all excited and overconfident. It is a good
Scripture: Mark 1:17 “Come, follow me,” he said, “and I’ll show you how to fish for people.” Thought for the Day: In a recent Sojourners’ email blast, the following quote from Bishop Gene Robinson was included: I think people often come to the synagogue, mosque, the church looking for God, and what we give them is religion. I must confess that I fall into the religion trap –
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7-9 We live by faith and not by sight. We are confident, and we would prefer to leave the body and to be at home with the Lord. So our goal is to be acceptable to him, whether we are at home or away from home. Thought for the Day: Winston Churchill said, “I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared