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A text – Psalm 1 1 Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wickedor take the path that sinners tread or sit in the seat of scoffers,2 but their delight is in the law of the Lord,    and on his law they meditate day and night.3 They are like trees planted by streams of water, whichContinue reading “God Has Something in Mind – Psalm 1”

A text – Jeremiah 18:1-11 18 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: 2 “Come, go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.” 3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. 4 The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand,Continue reading “Sprinkled with Surprises – Jeremiah 18:1-11”

A text – Luke 14:25-33 25 Now large crowds were traveling with him, and he turned and said to them, 26 “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be myContinue reading “Choosing and Risking – Luke 14:25-33”

A text – Psalm 112 1 Praise the Lord! Happy are those who fear the Lord,    who greatly delight in his commandments.2 Their descendants will be mighty in the land;    the generation of the upright will be blessed.3 Wealth and riches are in their houses,    and their righteousness endures forever.4 They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright;    they are gracious, merciful,Continue reading “We Have a Calling – Psalm 112”

A text – Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 13 Let mutual affection continue. 2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. 3 Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them, those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. 4 Let marriage beContinue reading “Keep It Up! Hebrews 13”

A text – Luke 14:1, 7-14 14 On one occasion when Jesuswas going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the Sabbath, they were watching him closely. 7 When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. 8 “When you are invited by someone toContinue reading “Sharing – Luke 14”

A text – Psalm 103:1-8 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits—3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,4 who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,5 who satisfiesContinue reading “God Is Good – Psalm 103:1-8”

A text – Isaiah 58:9-14 9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry for help, and he will say, “Here I am.” If you remove the yoke from among you, the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil,10 if you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted,Continue reading “God Will Hear Us If… – Isaiah 58”

A text – Luke 13:10-17 10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Woman,Continue reading “Daughter of Abraham – Luke 13:10-17”

A text – Psalm 82 1 God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:2 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? 3 Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute.4 Rescue the weak and the needy;Continue reading “Other Gods? Psalm 82”