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A text – Philippians 2:1-13 2 If, then, there is any comfort in Christ, any consolation from love, any partnership in the Spirit, any tender affection and sympathy, 2 make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, butContinue reading “Hospitality of Giftedness – Philippians 2:1-13”

A text – Matthew 21:23-32 23 When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tellContinue reading “I Wonder – Matthew 21:23-32”

A text – Psalm 145 1 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.2 Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.3 Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable. 4 One generation shall extol your works to another and shall declare your mightyContinue reading “Dancing in the Streets – Psalm 145”

A text – Jonah 3:10 – 4:11 3:10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them, and he did not do it. 4 But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry. 2 He prayed toContinue reading “The Anger of Jonah – Jonah 3:10-4:11”

A text – Matthew 20:1-16 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius for the day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle inContinue reading “The Love of God – Matthew 20:1-16”

A text – Psalm 103 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits—3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,4 who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,5 who satisfiesContinue reading “As Far As the East Is from the West – Psalm 103”

A text – Exodus 14:19-31 19 The angel of God who was going before the Israelite army moved and went behind them, and the pillar of cloud moved from in front of them and took its place behind them. 20 It came between the army of Egypt and the army of Israel. And so the cloud was thereContinue reading “Second or Fourth or Tenth: Exodus 14:19-31”

A text – Matthew 18:21-35 21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if my brother or sister sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. 23 “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a kingContinue reading “Stop Counting – Matthew 18:21-25”

A text – Psalm 119:33-40 33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes,    and I will observe it to the end.34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law    and observe it with my whole heart.35 Lead me in the path of your commandments,    for I delight in it.36 Turn my heart to your decrees    and not to selfish gain.37 Turn myContinue reading “Thanks for Shalom – Psalm 119”

A text – Exodus 12:1-14 12 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, 2 “This month shall mark for you the beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year for you. 3 Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth of this month they are to take a lamb for eachContinue reading “God’s Attention to Detail – Exodus 12:1-14”