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A text – Luke 18:1-8 18 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. 2 He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. 3 In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Grant me justiceContinue reading “Creepy Judge Comes Through – Luke 18”

A text – Psalm 111 1 Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.2 Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.3 Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.4 He has gained renown by his wonderfulContinue reading “The Resume of God – Psalm 111”

A text – 2 Kings 5:1-15   5 Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from a skin disease. 2 Now the Arameans on one of their raids hadContinue reading “God Helps the Foreigner – 2 Kings 5”

A text – Luke 17:11-19 11 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he entered a village, ten men with a skin disease approached him. Keeping their distance, 13 they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves toContinue reading “Recognizing Jesus – Luke 17:11-19”

A text – Psalm 37:1-9 1 Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers,2 for they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord and do good; live in the land and enjoy security.4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of yourContinue reading “Don’t Jump the Gun – Psalm 37:1-9”

A text – Habakkuk 1:1-4 1:1-4 1 The oracle that the prophet Habakkuk saw. 2 O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen? Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save?3 Why do you make me see wrongdoing and look at trouble? Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contentionContinue reading “God’s Love Lived Out – Habakkuk 1-2”

A text – Luke 17:5-10 5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” 6 The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. 7 “Who among you would say to your slave who has justContinue reading “Tiny Acts for Someone – Luke 17:5-10”

A text – Psalm 146 1 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul!2 I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long. 3 Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help.4 When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on thatContinue reading “Worth Praising – Psalm 146”

A text – Amos 6:1, 4-7 6 1Woe to those who are at ease in Zion and for those who feel secure on Mount Samaria,the notables of the first of the nations, to whom the house of Israel resorts! 4 Woe to those who lie on beds of ivory and lounge on their couches and eat lambsContinue reading “Notice God’s Beloved Children – Amos 6:1, 4-7”

A text – Luke 16:19-31 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even the dogs would come andContinue reading “We Get It – Luke 16:19-31”