Scripture: Micah 3:5 Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who cry “Peace” when they have something to eat, but declare war against those who put nothing into their mouths. Thought for the Day: In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, I am struck by the words: And in despair I bow’d my head: “There is no peace
Scripture: Luke 1:72-75 Thus he has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and has remembered his holy covenant, the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham, to grant us that we, being rescued from the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. Thought for the Day: I like the idea of ‘showing’ mercy. In our
Scripture: John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. Thought for the Day: I don’t usually start with a prayer, but a few days ago, I came across this prayer in an email from Sojourner’s Magazine. It felt like
From Rev. Norma Lowrey Scripture: John 14:27 I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Thought: During our discussions in the Jesus Apprentice series, we were asked to look at several definitions of the “Good News”. Peace is the Good News, the “gift” to share
Scripture: Luke 1:18-20 Zechariah said to the angel, “How will I know that this is so? For I am an old man, and my wife is getting on in years.” The angel replied, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. But now, because you did not believe my words,
Scripture: Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thought for the Day: On this Sunday when we transition from a week focused on hope to a week where peace takes our attention, I remain very troubled by the more than 200 girls/young women who were
A word of apology to Tami Nelson who did yesterday’s devotional. When I posted it, I included the incorrect scripture. In moments like this, it is good to remember Albert Einstein who said: Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. In this first week of Advent as we discuss the idea of hope, I hope you’ll forgive my mistake and chalk it up
From Tami Nelson, Director of Children’s Ministry Scripture: 2 John1:12 I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. Thought for the Day: It was the book that I had waited for, the big red shiny book of Annie the musical,
Scripture: John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and
From Rev. June Stoker Scripture: Psalm 98:1 O, sing unto the Lord a new song. Thought for the Day: Why should I sing a new song? The old one is so familiar to me even though I tire of listening to it. It’s mine. Every soul needs a new song of hope. A song that is light and upbeat. A song that allows me to meet with God