Scripture: Matthew 13:53-56 When Jesus had finished these parables, he left that place. He came to his hometown and began to teach the people in their synagogue, so that they were astounded and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these deeds of power? Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon
Scripture: 1st Peter 1:14-15 Like obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires that you formerly had in ignorance. Instead, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct. Thought for the Day: A regular practice can become a habit. A habit, if given the opportunity, can become an enduring characteristic. Yet too often people are not willing to put forth the
Scripture: Malachi 2:10 Have we not all one father? Has not one God created us? Why then are we faithless to one another, profaning the covenant of our ancestors? Thought for the Day: On this day in 1956, the Supreme Court declared that Alabama’s law requiring segregated buses was illegal. It was a milestone in the Civil Right’s Movement, yet it was only one step in the long
Scripture: Romans 9:1-2 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit—I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. Thought for the Day: The Apostle Paul feels great anguish for the division he sees within the community, and it is from this anguish that he must speak the truth he has discovered in Christ. Anguish can so
Scripture: Psalm 9:1 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Thought for the Day: Two words stand out to me in this verse from Psalm 9. They are: WHOLE & ALL. I believe the author of the Psalm sees too many folks (and maybe the author is speaking from personal experience) who are somewhat divided about
Scripture: Acts 24:15-16 I have a hope in God—a hope that they themselves also accept—that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. Therefore I do my best always to have a clear conscience toward God and all people. Thought for the Day: I have always loved this section of Acts. It is part of a trial where Paul finds himself on the defensive.
Scripture: Proverb 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life… Thought for the Day: As many of you know, I’m a big Nebraska Cornhusker fan. This year has been a rather painful year as my Huskers have not done well. On Saturday, they were playing the highly ranked and very talented Michigan State team
Scripture: Job 6:18-20 The caravans turn aside from their course; they go up into the waste, and perish. The caravans of Tema look, the travelers of Sheba hope. They are disappointed because they were confident; they come there and are confounded. Thought for the Day: On this day in 1954, the American League approved the transfer of the Philadelphia Athletics baseball team to Kansas City, MO, though the
Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous.” Thought for the Day: When people discuss or preach on this passage, the focus is usually the miraculous nature of Abram (Abraham) becoming a
Scripture: 1st Chronicles 29:13-16 [David speaking-] And now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your glorious name. “But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to make this freewill offering? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. For we are aliens and transients before you, as were all our ancestors; our days