Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5 The living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no more reward, and even the memory of them is lost. Thought for the Day: Life happens, and then you die. Those famous words have been a part of human thought since the beginning. Death is the elephant in the room that no one wants to mention, yet just because we
Scripture: Exodus 20:3 …you shall have no other gods before me. Thought for the Day: In our modern setting, most people think of idol worship as something from another era. They picture little carved deities to which ancient people bowed. But the declaration of having no other gods needs to echo in our ears even today. We might be a bit more sophisticated in our forms of idol
Scripture: Psalm 56:11 In God I trust; I am not afraid. What can a mere mortal do to me? Thought for the Day: We are wired to be afraid, and this has helped to keep the human species alive. Fear of a large animal with sharp teeth was good for it caused us to flee, but there is also an unhealthy fear that causes spiritual paralysis and puts
Scripture: Genesis 1:3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. Thought for the Day: As we sit in darkness, how we wish light could come as swiftly as it does in this opening account of creation. A few words, and BOOM! LIGHT! We have created cars where the dome light comes on when you remotely unlock it. We create sensors that turn on a
Scripture: Galatians 5:14 For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Thought for the Day: I don’t know who said it, but I can remember hearing as a child the words: Stop hating yourself for what you aren’t And start loving yourself for what you are. I celebrate those words, but too often there are people who cannot
Scripture: Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always wrestling in his prayers on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in everything that God wills. Thought for the Day: I had a very uncomfortable moment early yesterday. It was MLK Day, and I had the opportunity to sleep in. It is not something
Scripture: Amos 5:2-24 Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Thought for the Day: The Hebrew Prophets were never very gentle, yet it was their God-given task to speak the truth even when it was not popular. Amos confronted those who enjoyed singing
Scripture: Acts 4:32 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 the Day: Albert Einstein said, “The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” I am pretty sure
Scripture: John 2:11 Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. Thought for the Day: Tomorrow, I will be preaching from the 2nd chapter of John’s Gospel. It is the story of Jesus’ first sign that he revealed. Though his disciples had been with him for a time, this becomes a turing point for
Scripture: Genesis 1:11-13 Then God said, “Let the earth put forth vegetation: plants yielding seed, and fruit trees of every kind on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it.” And it was so. The earth brought forth vegetation: plants yielding seed of every kind, and trees of every kind bearing fruit with the seed in it. And God saw that it was good. And there was