Scripture: Psalm 31:9 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye wastes away from grief, my soul and body also. Thought for the Day: In light the recent darkness that has befallen our community, I was reminded of these words from Henri Nouwen, one of my favorite authors: The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion,
Scripture: Psalm 42:5-6 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God. My soul is cast down within me; therefore I remember you from the land of Jordan and of Hermon, from Mount Mizar. Thought for the Day: Solomon Bellow, the author, once wrote: “Everyone needs memories. They
Scripture: Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Thought for the Day: Like all of you, the news from last night seems surreal. The murder of any human being is tragic, but the number of people killed and the ages of some of the victims leave a greater sense of emptiness and despair… even for those of us who did not know the
Scripture: 1st John 4:11-12 Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us. Thought for the Day: Last night I ran to Subway for a sandwich before an evening meeting at the church. As I came back to the office, I
Scripture: Matthew 5:5 (the Message) You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are – no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. Thought for the Day: When I’m uncertain what famous person said some interesting quote, I often figure it was Jesus, Shakespeare, Buddha or Benjamin Franklin. In the case of this quote: Who is wise?
Scripture: Psalm 148:1-5 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host! Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created. Thought for the Day:
Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 12:10 Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong. Thought for the Day: Maybe you’re different, but I have witnessed Christians who read a portion of scripture that stated an absurdity, yet they do so without even hesitating for a moment. On their faces, not even a hint
Scripture: 1st Samuel 3:19 As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. Thought for the Day: Do you have a 3 or 5 second rule in your house? A carrot stick falls on the floor, and because dirt and germs are somewhat slow, there is a window of opportunity for us to grab it, brush it off
Have a happy and safe 4th! Scripture: 1st Kings 10:9 “Blessed be the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and set you on the throne of Israel! Because the Lord loved Israel forever, he has made you king to execute justice and righteousness.” Thought for the Day: Have you ever been given a task, yet over time, it got lost in the everyday stuff that happens?
Scripture: 1st Samuel 3:1 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. Thought for the Day: What does it mean to say that the word of the Lord was rare in those days? Does God take breaks, extended vacations or a quiet respite? I can’t offer a definitive answer to that