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A text – Psalm 90 1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place    in all generations.2 Before the mountains were brought forth    or ever you had formed the earth and the world,    from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You turn us back to dust    and say, “Turn back, you mortals.”4 For a thousand years in your sight    are like yesterday when it isContinue reading “We Know Whose We Are – Psalm 90”

A text – Hebrews 4:12-16 12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bareContinue reading “Take the Hand – Hebrews 4:12-16”

A text – Mark 10:17-31 17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shallContinue reading “Know Your Place – Mark 10:17-31”

A text – Psalm 8 1 O Lord, our Sovereign,    how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.2     Out of the mouths of babes and infantsyou have founded a bulwark because of your foes,    to silence the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of yourContinue reading “Co-creating Trust and Flourishing – Psalm 8”

A text – Genesis 2:18-24 18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” 19 So out of the ground the Lord God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air and brought them to the man to see what he wouldContinue reading “Purpose and Joy – Genesis 2:18-24”

A text – Mark 10:2-16 2 Some, testing him, asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 3 He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” 4 They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her.” 5 But Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment forContinue reading “The Vulnerable – Mark 10:2-16”

A text – Psalm 116:1-9 1 I love the Lord because he has heard my voice and my supplications.2 Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.3 The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;    I suffered distress and anguish.4 Then I called on the nameContinue reading “Hope Bringer – Psalm 116”

A text – James 5:13-20 13 Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14 Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 The prayer of faith willContinue reading “Standing Around Club – James 5:13-20”

A text – Mark 9:38-50 38 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him because he was not following us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speakContinue reading “Obstacles – Mark 9:38-50”

A text – Psalm 54 Save me, O God, by your name,    and vindicate me by your might.2 Hear my prayer, O God;    give ear to the words of my mouth. 3 For the insolent have risen against me;    the ruthless seek my life;    they do not set God before them.  4 But surely, God is my helper;    the Lord is the upholderContinue reading “God the Judge – Psalm 54”