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A text – Psalm 24 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it;24:2 for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers.24:3 Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place?24:4Continue reading “We Are the Lord’s – Psalm 24”

A text – Psalm 146 146:1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul!146:2 I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long.146:3 Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help.146:4 When their breath departs,Continue reading “Praise the Lord’s Good Work Today – Psalm 146”

A text – Deuteronomy 6:1-9 6:1 Now this is the commandment–the statutes and the ordinances–that the LORD your God charged me to teach you to observe in the land that you are about to cross into and occupy,6:2 so that you and your children and your children’s children, may fear the LORD your God allContinue reading “Our Bodies and Our Doorposts – Deuteronomy 6:1-9”

A text – Mark 12:28-34 12:28 One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?”12:29 Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one;12:30 you shall loveContinue reading “Near to the Kingdom of God – Mark 12”

A text – Psalm 126 126:1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.126:2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”126:3 The LORD has done great thingsContinue reading “From Darkness to Light – Psalm 126”

A text – Jeremiah 31:7-9 31:7 For thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel.” 31:8 See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, andContinue reading “Restoration – Jeremiah 37:7-9”

A text – Mark 10:46-52 10:46 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.10:47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, haveContinue reading “Blindness and Faith – Mark 10:46-52”

A text – Psalm 91:9-16 91:9 Because you have made the LORD your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place,91:10 no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent.91:11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.91:12 On their hands they will bear you up, soContinue reading “Living in God and Praying in Funk – Psalm 91”

A text – Hebrews 5:1-10 5:1 Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.5:2 He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness;5:3 and because of this heContinue reading “Pouring Ourselves Out – Hebrews 5”

A text – Mark 10:35-45 10:35 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.”10:36 And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?”10:37 And they said to him, “GrantContinue reading “Something We Teach Toddlers – Mark 10”