Scripture: Romans 6:5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. Thought for the Day: CS Lewis wrote: In Christianity God is not a static thing — not even a person — but a dynamic, pulsating activity, a life, almost a drama. Almost, if you will not think me irreverent, a
Scripture: Psalm 138:7-8 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; you stretch out your hand, and your right hand delivers me. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. Thought for the Day: God has a purpose, and you and I and every
Scripture: Daniel 9:20-22 While I was speaking, and was praying and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the Lord my God on behalf of the holy mountain of my God—while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen before in a vision, came to me in swift flight at the time of the evening sacrifice.
Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 …do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. Thought for the Day: I often use those words in the context of a funeral, and though I can’t say if they have ever provided comfort to those in attendance, they
Scripture: Exodus 16:2-3 The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.” Thought for
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. Thought for the Day: Though I may have some theological disagreements with my Mormon sisters and brothers, there is still something to respect about their understanding of community and their commitment to family. Marjorie Pay Hinckley, one of their leaders, said: “We are all
Scripture: 1st John 4:18-21 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. We love be- cause he first loved us. Those who say, “I love God,” and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen,
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. Thought for the Day: There is a story of a woman who had every luxury in life. She died, and when
Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Thought for the Day: I don’t know where it came from, but for the longest time, I have a little quote in my desk that said, “The one who enjoys God’s gifts without giving in return is nothing but a thief.” The first time I read it I almost crumpled it up and tossed it in
Scripture: Acts 10:30-31 Cornelius replied, “Four days ago at this very hour, at three o’clock, I was praying in my house when suddenly a man in dazzling clothes stood before me. He said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God…’” Thought for the Day: So is bribery the solution? It sure appears as if God hears the prayers of Cornelius, in