General Daily Devotionals

Ecclesiological Etchings

Ecclesiological Etchings: 06-10-17

Scripture: Psalm 33:13-14 The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all humankind. From there the Lord sits enthroned watching all the inhabitants of the earth… Thought for the Day: I think we have all looked to the sky as sunlight was streaming through the clouds and thought, “It looks like the glory of God shining down.” In fact, I had that very experience the other day as

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Ecclesiological Etchings: 06-09-17

Scripture: Genesis 28:11-12 Jacob came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and

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Ecclesiological Etchings: 06-08-17

Scripture: Luke 18:16 But Jesus called for them and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” Thought for the Day: For the last few days, and again today and tomorrow, our campus is buzzing with children. It is VBS week, and the children are having a great time. I

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Ecclesiological Etchings: 06-07-16

Scripture: John 14:2 My Father’s house has room to spare. If that weren’t the case, would I have told you that I’m going to prepare a place for you? Thought for the Day: These are some of the most familiar words offered at a funeral. I love the image it portrays, and I really like the wording found in the above translation – The Common English Bible. The

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Ecclesiological Etchings: 06-06-17

Scripture: Psalm 119:9 How can young people keep their paths pure? By guarding them according to what you’ve said. Thought for the Day: Sunday was Youth Sunday, and what an amazing morning. I was able to be present at all three services, and they did a fabulous job. With that said, I lift up two important happenings: 1. The youth felt good about the experience; 2. You, the

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Ecclesiological Etchings: 06-05-17

Scripture: Mark 13:1-2 As Jesus left the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Teacher, look! What awesome stones and buildings!” Jesus responded, “Do you see these enormous buildings? Not even one stone will be left upon another. All will be demolished.” Thought for the Day: On this day in 70AD, the Romans broke through the wall of Jerusalem during a siege to reclaim the city that

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Ecclesiological Etchings: 06-04-17

Scripture: Acts 2:1-2 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Thought for the Day: I love the story of Pentecost! It is this magical (I know some people won’t like that word) and amazing story that

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Ecclesiological Etchings: 06-03-17

Prayer for the day… We seek you – Gracious Creator –    We seek you       in a time of sabbath rest,       in a time of renewal,       in a time of gentle calm. We seek you – Gracious Creator –    We seek you because       we need you,       we need to reconnect with you,

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Ecclesiological Etchings: 06-02-17

Scripture: Judges 10:10 So the Israelites cried to the Lord, saying, “We have sinned against you, because we have abandoned our God and have worshiped the Baals.” Thought for the Day: These are the recent comments of an unnamed clergy person: “The only thing that is going to save Western civilization is a more aggressive, a more violent Christianity.” There are numerous interpretations of the Christian faith that

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Ecclesiological Etchings: 06-01-17

Scripture: Exodus 16:23 Moses said to them, “This is what the Lord has commanded: ‘Tomorrow is a day of solemn rest, a holy sabbath to the Lord; bake what you want to bake and boil what you want to boil, and all that is left over put aside to be kept until morning.’” Thought for the Day: Tomorrow begins a time of rest for our young people as

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Rev. Bruce Frogge
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Cypress Creek ​Christian Church

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