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A text – Psalm 8 8:1 O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.8:2 Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger.8:3 When I look atContinue reading “God of Big and Small – Psalm 8”

A text – Hebrews 1:1-4 1:1 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets,1:2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds.1:3 He is the reflection of God’s gloryContinue reading “God Loves Connecting – Hebrews 1”

A text – Mark 10:2-16 10:2 Some Pharisees came, and to test him they asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”10:3 He answered them, “What did Moses command you?”10:4 They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her.”10:5 But Jesus said to them, “BecauseContinue reading “Lifting and Loving the Lowly – Mark 10”

A text – Psalm 19:7-14 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple;19:8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes;19:9 the fear of the LORD is pure, enduringContinue reading “Dedication to the Lord – Psalm 19”

A text – James 5:13-20 5:13 Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise.5:14 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.5:15 The prayerContinue reading “Christian Community – James 5”

A text – Mark 9:38-50 9:38 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.”9:39 But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soonContinue reading “Misleading to Death – Mark 9”

A text – Psalm 54 54:1 Save me, O God, by your name, and vindicate me by your might.54:2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.54:3 For the insolent have risen against me, the ruthless seek my life; they do not set God before them. Selah54:4 But surely, GodContinue reading “The Biggest Strongest Richest Friend – Psalm 54”

A text – James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8a 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.3:14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth.3:15 Such wisdom doesContinue reading “A Harvest Sown in Peace – James 3-4”

A text – Mark 9:30-37 9:30 They went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it;9:31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, heContinue reading “We Lead When We Welcome – Mark 9”

A text – Psalm 84 84:1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts!84:2 My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.84:3 Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where sheContinue reading “God’s Bounty – Psalm 84”