Scripture: Proverbs 18:12 (the Message) Pride first, then the crash, but humility is precursor to honor. Thought for the Day: From the Interfaith Youth Core, Eboo Patel writes, “I think it pleases God when people who have deep disagreements have deep friendships also.” I would go as far as saying it brings God joy to see people of different values and ideals humble themselves and appreciate the humanity
Scripture: Luke 1:52-53 The Lord has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. Thought for the Day: Every Advent I come across these words, and I find myself squirming in my chair. As you compare my income and potential power to the average person in the world, I am
Scripture: Luke 1:78-79 “By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Thought for the Day: From the beginning of time, God has been changing darkness into light. Where shadows shroud what God loves, the divine nature
Scripture: 2nd Chronicles 9:1-2 (the Message) The queen of Sheba heard of Solomon’s reputation and came to Jerusalem to put his reputation to the test, asking all the tough questions. She made a showy entrance – an impressive retinue of attendants and camels loaded with perfume and much gold and precious stones. She emptied her heart to Solomon, talking over everything she cared about. And Solomon answered everything
Scripture: Romans 5:10-11 For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. But more than that, we even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. Thought for the Day: The Dalai Lama offered a simple, yet pointed thought when
Scripture: Psalm 92:1-4 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre. For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing
Scripture: Genesis 39:20-21a And Joseph’s master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined; he remained there in prison. But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love… Thought for the Day: Today in worship, we are talking about making the best of every moment. Of not simply pondering what could be down the road, but what should
Scripture: Matthew 13:8 Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Thought for the Day: Soil appropriate for the specific seeds is always something that needs to be taken into account when planting. If a person desires to see the seeds take root, grow and produce fruit, then understanding the soil is essential. I remember planting some shrubs years
Scripture: Hebrews 6:3 (the Message) God helping us, we’ll stay true to all that. But there’s so much more. Let’s get on with it! Thought for the Day: I was cleaning out my car last night, and underneath my seat was a fortune from a fortune cookie. This was a good reminder of my need to clean out my car a bit more often as it has probably
Scripture: Daniel 6:16-17 Then the king gave the command, and Daniel was brought and thrown into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you faithfully serve, deliver you!” A stone was brought and laid on the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet and with the signet of his lords, so that nothing might be changed