Scripture: Leviticus 19:18 You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. Thought for the Day: So often we look at the teachings of Jesus and assume they were original to Jesus, but that’s not always the case. Much of what Jesus shared was rooted in the history of Judaism, though
Scripture: Romans 15:7 Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Thought for the Day: Tomorrow in worship, we will continue our discussion on love, specifically looking at how liking oneself is essential if we are going to learn to love one another. Psychologists suggest that some people struggle with self esteem because of abuse, or a negative and hurtful childhood.
Scripture: Galatians 2:19-20 For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Thought
Scripture: Acts 9:5 Paul asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” Thought for the Day: On the Road to Damascus, Paul was met by the Crucified and Risen Lord. This notion of Christ Crucified was so far beyond anything Paul could comprehend. It made no sense, and for that reason, Paul persecuted the church until that moment on the Damascus.
Scripture: Acts 16:14 A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul. Thought for the Day: If you are close to my age, you may remember something called a mixtape. You would put all your favorite songs
Prayer for this Tuesday of Lent: Too many of our children do not allow the simple news of how we were all created as beloved children of your grace to reside within them. There is pain and endless searching for an acceptance within this world – There is fear and insecurity that has our most precious gifts seeking life in self-undermining acts. Too many of our children did
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: F. Alexander Magoun wrote, “Tears have a wisdom all their own. They come when a person has relaxed enough to let go and to work through his sorrow…Here lies the road to recovery.” Today, we began a discussion on
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us… Thought for the Day: In worship today, we will be reflecting on the finish line. I’ll be suggesting that we need to know the finish line
Scripture: 1st John 4:18 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. Thought for the Day: In tomorrow’s worship services, I will reference these words from 1st John. The word perfection is one of those words that can be intimidating. It can leave people feeling stuck. When it
Guest Writer: Mariah Newell, Cypress Creek’s Youth Director Scripture: Matthew 10: 27 What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. Thought for the Day: When I was cleaning up after the Chili Cook-off, I got a message from one of our youth, Kaitlyn. She had sent me a Youtube video and said, “You should show