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A text – Luke 11:1-13 11 He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 So he said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, may your name be revered as holy.    May your kingdom come.3     Give us each dayContinue reading “Being Without Shame – Luke 11:1-13”

A text – Psalm 15 1 O Lord, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy hill? 2 Those who walk blamelessly and do what is right and speak the truth from their heart;3 who do not slander with their tongue and do no evil to their friends nor heap shame upon their neighbors;4 in whoseContinue reading “There Is Hope for Us – Psalm 15”

A text – Genesis 18:1-10 18 The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. 2 He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance to meet them and bowed down to the ground. 3 He said,Continue reading “Share Something with Others – Genesis 18:1-10”

A text – Luke 10:38-42                            38 Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him. 39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at Jesus’s feet and listened to what he was saying. 40 But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, so she came to him and asked, “Lord,Continue reading “Focus – Luke 10:38-42”

A text – Psalm 25 1 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.2 O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.3 Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. 4 MakeContinue reading “Reminders – Psalm 25:1-10”

A text – Deuteronomy 30:9-14 9 and the Lord your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all your undertakings, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your soil. For the Lord will again take delight in prospering you, just as he delighted in prospering your ancestors, 10 when you obey the Lord yourContinue reading “The Word Is Not Far Away – Deuteronomy 30:9-14”

A text – Luke 10:25-37                    25 An expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” 27 He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with allContinue reading “Samaritans – Luke 10:25-37”

A text – Psalm 66:1-12 1 Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;2 sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise.3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power, your enemies cringe before you.4 All the earth worships you; they sing praises to you, sing praises to your name.” Continue reading “Sing Praises to God – Psalm 66”

1 My brothers and sisters, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfillthe law of Christ. 3 For if those who are nothing thinkContinue reading “A New Creation – Galatians 6”

A text – Luke 10:1-11 10 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. 2 He said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers intoContinue reading “The Peace That Rests – Luke 10”