Category Archives: Uncategorized

A text – Genesis 32:22-31 32:22 The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.32:23 He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had.32:24 Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled withContinue reading “Winning the Wrestling Match – Genesis 32:22-31”

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

A text – Psalm 111 111:1 Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.111:2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.111:3 Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness enduresContinue reading “Fear, Respect, Love – Psalm 111”

A text – Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 29:1 These are the words of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the remaining elders among the exiles, and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people, whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon.29:4 Thus says the LORD of hosts, theContinue reading “Seek the Welfare of the City – Jeremiah 29”

A text – Luke 17:11-19 17:11 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee.17:12 As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance,17:13 they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”17:14 When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselvesContinue reading “Being Surprised at Being Blessed – Luke 7:11-19”

A text – Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 139:1 O LORD, you have searched me and known me.139:2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away.139:3 You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.139:4 Even before a word isContinue reading “God Is Big, Wise, and Everlasting – Psalm 139”

An energetic post took on a life of its own last night and was posted immediately! You will see it again – it is scheduled for June 21, I think. Peace to your house. Pat

A text – Jeremiah 18:1-11 18:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:18:2 “Come, go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.”18:3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel.18:4 The vessel he was making of clay wasContinue reading “Being Only What God Needs – Jeremiah 18”

A text – Psalm 1 1:1 Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers;1:2 but their delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law they meditate day and night.1:3 They are like treesContinue reading “Happy or Wicked – Psalm 1”

A text – Proverbs 25:6-7 25:6 Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great;25:7 for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. A reflection: Know your place. Occupy your role. Stay in yourContinue reading “Know Your Place and Do Your Work – Proverbs 25: 6-7”