Scripture: Genesis 39:20-21a And Joseph’s master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined; he remained there in prison. But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love… Thought for the Day: Today in worship, we are talking about making the best of every moment. Of not simply pondering what could be down the road, but what should
Scripture: Matthew 13:8 Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Thought for the Day: Soil appropriate for the specific seeds is always something that needs to be taken into account when planting. If a person desires to see the seeds take root, grow and produce fruit, then understanding the soil is essential. I remember planting some shrubs years
Scripture: Hebrews 6:3 (the Message) God helping us, we’ll stay true to all that. But there’s so much more. Let’s get on with it! Thought for the Day: I was cleaning out my car last night, and underneath my seat was a fortune from a fortune cookie. This was a good reminder of my need to clean out my car a bit more often as it has probably
Scripture: Daniel 6:16-17 Then the king gave the command, and Daniel was brought and thrown into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you faithfully serve, deliver you!” A stone was brought and laid on the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet and with the signet of his lords, so that nothing might be changed
Scripture: Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you… Thought for the Day: Do you remember the Carol Burnett Show? Do you remember the closing song? I’m so glad we had this time together, Just to have a laugh, or sing a song. Seems we just got started and before you know it Comes the time we have to say, ‘So long.’ Now I didn’t
Scripture: Luke 1:17 With the spirit and power of Elijah he will go before him, to turn the hearts of parents to their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Thought for the Day: An angel appeared before Zechariah and shared the news that he and his wife, Elizabeth, would become the parents of John the
Scripture: Luke 1:67-71 Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, that we would be
Scripture: Isaiah 46:12-13 Listen to me, you stubborn of heart, you who are far from deliverance: I bring near my deliverance, it is not far off, and my salvation will not tarry; I will put salvation in Zion, for Israel my glory. Thought for the Day: The people of God had walked away from their relationship with God through idolatry and unjust actions. It almost sounds as if
Scripture: Proverb 20:18 (the Message) Form your purpose by asking for counsel, then carry it out using all the help you can get. Thought for the Day: Our own Susan Hanks posted this Chinese Proverb on Facebook: People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it. We should always seek good counsel, pray often, respect the wisdom of others, but there is
Scripture: 2nd Timothy 2:21-23 All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will become special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work. Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Have nothing to do with stupid and senseless controversies; you know that they breed