Scripture: Acts 2:26-28Therefore, my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced. Moreover, my body will live in hope, because you won’t abandon me to the grave, nor permit your holy one to experience decay. You have shown me the paths of life; your presence will fill me with happiness. Thought for the Day: Howard Zinn was a historian and professor, and he wrote the following: To be hopeful
Scripture: Proverbs 21:21 Those who pursue righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. Thought for the Day: What does it mean to pursue righteousness and kindness? In a world where religion has become scary competitive and arrogantly destructive, we need to dial it down a bit and demonstrates right-living and kindness toward those who have a different opinion. I recently heard someone say, “I am Christian
Scripture: Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that can’t be shaken, let’s continue to express our gratitude. With this gratitude, let’s serve in a way that is pleasing to God with respect and awe… Thought for the Day: Yesterday, I suggested that scripture, with some exceptions, doesn’t make a connection between gratitude and service. This passage from Hebrews is one of the exceptions. According to
Scripture: Psalm 9:1 I will thank you, LORD, with all my heart; I will talk about all your wonderful acts. Thought for the Day: Though he died before my birth, I have always been drawn to the speeches and proses of President John F. Kennedy. A quote one of my roommates had years ago on the wall read: As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that
Prayer for the Week: Today, I give thanks to you, O God, as the Source of Love. It is this gift given without condition that changes my perception – allows me to see within my life a multitude of blessings. Today, I give thanks for the gift of farmers in the field whose agricultural knowledge assists in bringing bounty from the earth. Today, I give thanks for farmworkers
Scripture: Genesis 18:1-2 The LORD appeared to Abraham at the oaks of Mamre while he sat at the entrance of his tent in the day’s heat. He looked up and suddenly saw three men standing near him. As soon as he saw them, he ran from his tent entrance to greet them and bowed deeply. Thought for the Day: There is a lot of talk in regard to
Scripture: Luke 11:14 (the Message) Jesus delivered a man from a demon that had kept him speechless. The demon gone, the man started talking a blue streak, taking the crowd by complete surprise. Thought for the Day: Henri Nouwen wrote, Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let’s not be afraid to
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5 I thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers. I’m thankful for all of you every time I pray, and it’s always a prayer full of joy. I’m glad because of the way you have been my partners in the ministry of the gospel from the time you first believed it until now. Thought for the Day: This is the same passage
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5 I thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers. I’m thankful for all of you every time I pray, and it’s always a prayer full of joy. I’m glad because of the way you have been my partners in the ministry of the gospel from the time you first believed it until now. Thought for the Day: Since last Friday, I have