Scripture: Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you… Thought for the Day: Do you remember the Carol Burnett Show? Do you remember the closing song? I’m so glad we had this time together, Just to have a laugh, or sing a song. Seems we just got started and before you know it Comes the time we have to say, ‘So long.’ Now I didn’t
Scripture: Luke 1:17 With the spirit and power of Elijah he will go before him, to turn the hearts of parents to their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Thought for the Day: An angel appeared before Zechariah and shared the news that he and his wife, Elizabeth, would become the parents of John the
Scripture: Luke 1:67-71 Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, that we would be
Scripture: Isaiah 46:12-13 Listen to me, you stubborn of heart, you who are far from deliverance: I bring near my deliverance, it is not far off, and my salvation will not tarry; I will put salvation in Zion, for Israel my glory. Thought for the Day: The people of God had walked away from their relationship with God through idolatry and unjust actions. It almost sounds as if
Scripture: Proverb 20:18 (the Message) Form your purpose by asking for counsel, then carry it out using all the help you can get. Thought for the Day: Our own Susan Hanks posted this Chinese Proverb on Facebook: People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it. We should always seek good counsel, pray often, respect the wisdom of others, but there is
Scripture: 2nd Timothy 2:21-23 All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will become special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work. Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Have nothing to do with stupid and senseless controversies; you know that they breed
Scripture: Psalm 22:26-27 The poor shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the Lord. May your hearts live forever! All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord; and all the families of the nations shall worship before him. Thought for the Day: Later today, like many of you, I will eat very well. My family and I will pray,
Scripture: Psalm 122:6-9 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, and security within your towers.” For the sake of my relatives and friends I will say, “Peace be within you.” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good. Thought for the Day: I have refused to be a 24-hour news
Scripture: Romans 12:5 (NIV) “In Christ we are many who form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” Thought for the Day: Last week we launched our new website. Once the site was live, I spent a few moments basking in the joy of a project completed. With each click, one message shined brightly and sang to my soul, Because God first loved us (1John
Scripture: 1st Thessalonians 5:25 Beloved, pray for us. Thought for the Day: In what is thought to be the earliest letter written by the Apostle Paul, we come across a long string of requests, suggestions and words of counsel. Toward the end, Paul makes one clear appeal: …pray for us. I made that same request last night as we were finishing up the Christmas Decorating Party at the