Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15 Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them; but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” And he laid his hands on them and
Scripture: Matthew 16:25 All who want to save their lives will lose them. But all who lose their lives because of me will find them. Thought for the Day: As I’ve said before, my favorite musical of all times is Les Miserables. There is a point when Valjean is forced to make a difficult decision. Someone else has been accused of doing something he did, and in the
Scripture: Romans 12:10 Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other. Thought for the Day: Amidst all the stories coming out of Rio these days, I was especially interested in the one about women’s gymnastics. No, I’m not talking about the United States’ powerhouse team, though as a former gymnast, I am enjoying all their gold medals. The
Scripture: Psalm 36:4-7 They plot evil even while resting in bed! They commit themselves to a path that is no good. They don’t reject what is evil. But your loyal love, LORD, extends to the skies; your faithfulness reaches the clouds. Your righteousness is like the strongest mountains; your justice is like the deepest sea. LORD, you save both humans and animals. Your faithful love is priceless, God!
Scripture: Luke 17:1-2 Jesus said to his disciples, “Occasions for stumbling are bound to come, but woe to anyone by whom they come! It would be better for you if a millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea than for you to cause one of these little ones to stumble. Thought for the Day: Yesterday morning I was out for a run
Scripture: Psalm 77:10 And I say, “It is my grief that the right hand of the Most High has changed.” Thought for the Day: Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the wife of Charles Lindbergh, was a woman who experienced great grief after the kidnapping and death of her first child. She wrote, “Grief can’t be shared. Everyone carries it alone. His own burden in his own way.” In grief’s most
Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14 He rescued us from the control of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. He set us free through the Son and forgave our sins. Thought for the Day: Can you remember a time from childhood when you were frightened by the darkness. Personally, I can think of dozens of times. Paul spoke of how the darkness controls us, and
Scripture: Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth… Thought for the Day: As most of you know, we returned from vacation earlier this week. Coming into a hot house (we had raised the AC to 80 degrees) reminded me how six years ago we came home from vacation to find that our AC was not working. I don’t
Scripture: Exodus 34:4-7a So Moses cut two stone tablets like the first ones. He got up early in the morning and climbed up Mount Sinai, just as the LORD had commanded him. He carried the two stone tablets in his hands. The LORD came down in the cloud and stood there with him, and proclaimed the name, “The LORD.” The LORD passed in front of him and proclaimed:
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14 The LORD proclaims: When Babylon’s seventy years are up, I will come and fulfill my gracious promise to bring you back to this place. I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the LORD; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope. When you call me and come and pray to me, I will listen