Earth and all stars

Isaiah 40:21-31

Lift up your eyes on high and see:  Who created these? (v. 26)

Holy One, renew our strength so that we might know what it is to have wings like eagles.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Pilots and astronauts

My thought are on this google video

The third degree

Job 36:1-23

Will your cry avail to keep you from distress?  (v. 19)

Merciful Lord, ease our pain and worry and help us to know your love for us, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those caring for sick friends or relatives

Sally and I were caregivers too

PS:   My video died in the middle of what I wanted to say and/or pray.  I can relate to Job too

Choosing sides

Psalm 35:1-10

You deliver . . . the weak and needy from those who despoil them.  (v. 10)

Creator, open my heart to perceive the unique worth of everyone I meet.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel worthless

That be me.

Daily Light forever

A reading from my mother's favorite devotional

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Mark 1:21-28

Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent and come out of him!"  (v. 25)

Give me patience to listen, Lord, even when I don't agree with what I hear.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who will not listen

Amen to that !!

Use the Internet to listen to others ..   and stay away from the negative websites and use your skills to the glory of God in whatever skills you may have.

The best way to listen is eyeball to eyeball

The power of love

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.  (v. 1)

Prayer concern:  College students and instructors

My prayer:  Watch, listen, and reply in kind ...

AMEN

Christ in our home: The wise one

Christ in our home: The wise one: Psalm 111 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.  (v. 10) Open my eyes and my mind, O God, to look beyond myself.  In Jesu...

The wise one

Psalm 111

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.  (v. 10)

Open my eyes and my mind, O God, to look beyond myself.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who act in self-centered ways

AMEN TO THAT!!

Conversion of Paul

Galatians 1:11-24

The gospel that was proclaimed by me is not of human origin.  (v. 11)

God of creation, strengthen my trust in your ways.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those floundering in doubt

My prayer:  Just reply in kind ...  (if you dare)

Christ in our home: The torch is passed

Christ in our home: The torch is passed: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me.  (v. 15) Help me, Lord, to see that others can do thi...

The torch is passed

Deuteronomy 18:15-20

The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me.  (v. 15)

Help me, Lord, to see that others can do things just as well as I can.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People searching for purpose in life

Rick Warren comes to mind ...   we have his book

Unfulfilled dreams

Deuteronomy 3:23-29

Go to the top of Pisgah and look . . .  for you shall not cross over this Jordan.  (v. 27)

Give me patience, Lord, to believe that your way is best.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those longing to see results of their labor

Unfortunately ...  my backyard old farm church results of my labor is in a landfill somewhere and $$$ pocketed in our corrupt government here in Topeka

Details thru my other blog

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Christ in our home: Say it again

Christ in our home: Say it again: Proverbs 8:1-21 Wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.  (v. 11) Thank you, God, for your...



I can relate to this ..

Say it again

Proverbs 8:1-21

Wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.  (v. 11)

Thank you, God, for your assurance of love, through your Son, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are impatient

My thoughts are the same ... 

Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Mark 1:14-20

Follow me and I will make you fish for people.  (v. 17)

Help us to rely on your promise each day, God.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those considering a call to ministry

My thoughts about that.  Reply in kind.

Christ in our home: The edge of eternity

Christ in our home: The edge of eternity: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 The present for of this world is passing away.  (v. 31) Prayer concern:  Those married fifty years or more WOW...

The edge of eternity

1 Corinthians 7:29-31

The present for of this world is passing away.  (v. 31)

Prayer concern:  Those married fifty years or more

WOW ..  How about my siblings !!

By faith and not by sight

Psalm 62:5-12

For God alone my soul waits in silence.  (v.5)

Patient God, open my mouth to pray, and calm my fears as I await your reply.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who have lost hope in prayer

My thoughts are for anyone to watch, listen, and reply in kind.

AMEN

Confession of Peter

There is no other name under heaven . . . by which we must be saved.  (v. 12)

Help me, Lord Jesus, to trust in your saving love and grace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who trust only themselves

My prayer:  Watch, listen, and reply in kind

Truth or consequences

Jonah 3:1-5,10

Go to mholter.blogspot.com to visit another blog

A kid's world

Luke 18:15-17

Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.  (v. 17)

Lord Jesus, open my eyes to see you clearly and my heart to love you fully.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children in your church

Our church is www.oslctopeka.org and we love the children.

WAY TO GO VIKINGS!!!

Second Sunday after Epiphany

John 1:43-51

Come and see.  (v. 46)

God of love and light, shine through us to bless the world, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are sick

Watch, listen, and reply in kind.

The Body of Christ

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Glorify God in your body.  (v. 20)

Loving God, give us courage to live joyfully and humbly in our bodies.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those suffering from eating disorders

My prayerful reply is to watch, listen, and reply in kind

Clothed in Love

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.  (v. 5)

Loving God, knit me together with brothers and sisters in faith, that we may know your tender care.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Textile workers

My prayerful concern:  Just watch, listen, and reply in kind.

Use the Internet to the glory of GOD

What now, God?

1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20)

Visions were not widespread. (v. 1)

Speak to me, O God, and help me listen.  In Jesus' name I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those facing a difficult decision

AMEN TO THAT!

A lifeline for drowning

For the Lord hears the needy.  (v. 33)

O God, our refuge, protect us and be our living hope in all things, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Disaster relief workers and volunteers

MEET EDGAR!

Blinding lights?

Acts 22:2-16

A great light from heaven suddenly shone about me.  (v. 6)

Dear God, thank you for being active in our lives.  Help us to notice and gives thanks for the changes you bring.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who fear change

My personal story is about Keith Loomis

Family trees

Romans 4:1-12

The purpose was to make him the ancestor of all who believe.  (v. 11)

Gracious God, thank you for the gift of mercy that flows from your tree of life, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those whose human families are unknown or lost

My prayer:  Watch, listen, and reply in kind.

Baptism of our Lord

And he ate locusts and wild honey.  (v. 6)

Holy god, wash me again with your mercy so I may serve you in all I do.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling to feed their families

My prayer:   my brother Dale

Feast of the Epiphany

Matthew 2:1-12

We observed his star at its rising.  (v. 2)

Gracious God, shine your light into all fearful places and bring your reign of peace, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Refugees and exiles

Amen to that.

Hands of healing

The Holy Spirit came upon them.  (v. 6)

Place your hand of blessing upon us, O God.  May your Holy Spirit surround and keep us, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel far away from God

AMEN TO THAT ...  THAT BE ME SOMETIMES

River Songs

Psalm 29

The voice of the Lord is over the waters.  (v. 3)

Renewing God, let your voice move over the waters and bring life to all creation.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those working to protect waterways

My prayer: Start of the new year ...   finances, clutter, etc.

I posted my bucket list on my other identities.

He led them forth by the right way

Psalm 23:3-4 - My favorite bible verse.

The Kodak battery died too.

Sing to the Lord a new song

A reading from my mother's daily light

Thanks be to GOD

First Sunday after Christmas

Luke 2:22-40

For my eyes have seen your salvation.  (v. 30)

Lord God, we place all our days in your hands and ask you to bless them.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Elders and mentors in the faith

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind.


HAPPY NEW YEAR!