A place to hide

Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16

Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me.  (v.2)

Mighty God, when problems threaten to overwhelm me, be my refuge, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Mental health professionals

Amen to that !!

It is finished

John 18:1 - - - 19:42

When Jesus had received the wine, he said, "it is finished."  (19:30)

O Crucified One, thank you for the grace you offer each of us from the cross.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are close to death

My prayer:  Those in hospice and learning forgiveness ...  like those who destroyed the old farm church

Love one another

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.  (v. 34)

Prayer concern:  Nursing assistants and orderlies

Amen to that ...   btw, the battery died ..  forgot to change it from yesterdays blog.

Ezekiel 37:1-14

. . .   O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.  (v. 4)

Loving God, fill me with your spirit and breathe new life into me.  Amen.

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b;  John 20:19-23

Betrayed

John 13:21-30

Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me. (v. 21)

Jesus, when all others fail, remind me of your presence and give me your peace.  In your name I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those considering suicide

My thoughts ...   listen and reply in kind

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Think bigger

Isaiah 49:1-7

I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.  (v. 6)

God, call me, convict me, and send me to be light to those in need.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Peacekeepers and aid workers

Amen to that ... 

Annunciation of our Lord

Luke 1:26-38

The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God."  (v. 30)

Dearest Lord Jesus, when I am called to follow you, and to serve and suffer for the sake of others, help me say "yes."  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Christians suffering persecution

AMEN TO THAT ...   We may not be persecuted and killed, but we as followers of Jesus have been "persecuted" by various means ...  government, schools, etc.

Even demolishing and vandalizing the old farm church

Palm / Passion Sunday

He said, "Abba, Father, for you all things are possible;  remove this cup from me;  yet not what I want, but what you want."  (14:36)

Prayer concern:  Those in hospital beds today and their caregivers

AMEN TO THAT

Christ in our home: Yours in Christ Jesus

Christ in our home: Yours in Christ Jesus: Philippians 2:5-11 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.  (v. 5, RSV) O Jesus, remind me of your love for ...

Yours in Christ Jesus

Philippians 2:5-11

Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.  (v. 5, RSV)

O Jesus, remind me of your love for me and help me to give that love away.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Young women and men wondering about what they will do with their lives

Whenever I read Christ in our home, my mind reflects back to my own experiences in life.
Do you ever wonder what your old girlfriend(s) are doing now? 

Just my thought for the day.

GO KU AND KSU !!!

The time of your life

Psalm 31:9-16

My times are in your hand;  deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.  (v. 15)

Prayer concern:  Children suffering from abuse

My prayer concern also is to pray for our country.

Sustaining the weary

Isaiah 50:4-9a

The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.  (v. 4)

Prayer concern:  Those experiencing burnout in their work

Christ in our home: Being present

Christ in our home: Being present: Mark 10:32-34, 46-52 Jesus stood still and said,  "Call him here."  (v. 49) Dear god, save us from fixation on our agendas ...

Being present

Mark 10:32-34, 46-52

Jesus stood still and said,  "Call him here."  (v. 49)

Dear god, save us from fixation on our agendas and send your Spirit to lead us to freely give ourselves to those in need.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those living in institutions who are struggling with loneliness

Amen to that ..

My trip to our city government yesterday was a waste of time too ....   well, maybe not.

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Blinded by the light

John 12:34-50

I have come as light into the world.  (v. 46)

Prayer concern:  Those living with depression and those who care for them

That would be me

Christ in our home: Joseph, Guardian of Jesus

Christ in our home: Joseph, Guardian of Jesus: Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a You are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.  (v. 21) Prayer concern:  Those dea...

Joseph, Guardian of Jesus

Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a

You are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.  (v. 21)

Prayer concern:  Those dealing with emotional turmoil today

That would be my beloved ...   Love you babe !!  :)

Fifth Sunday in Lent

John 12:20-33

They came to Philip . . . and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."  (v. 21)

Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we may be Spirit-filled and follow you this day, laying down our lives for those in need.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lay leaders in the church

That be us

Love and suffering

Hebrews 5:5-10

Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.  (v. 8)

Prayer concern:  People enduring seemingly unending suffering in countries torn by war

That's a tough one

My battery has been replaced too

Your's truly will use this website to do so.

Moving past Ash Wednesday

Psalm 51:1-12

Restore to m the joy of your salvation.  (v. 12)

Transform me, O God, and lead me to a life of joy in your presence, through Jesus, my Savior.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those seeking forgiveness

That would be me

The goodness of God

Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

They cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.  (v. 19)

Loving Savior, I put my trust in you.  Help me to carry your love to those who suffer.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Cancer patients and their families

Pray for my brother Ronny and his wife Anitra

And the victims and families of the bridge collapse.

Christ in our home: Memory Loss

Christ in our home: Memory Loss: Jeremiah 31:31-34 I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.  (v. 34) Merciful God, thank you for forgiving my s...

Memory Loss

Jeremiah 31:31-34

I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.  (v. 34)

Merciful God, thank you for forgiving my sin and remembering it no more, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People with dementia and their caregivers

YUP

I forgot what I was going to say :)

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PS:  This blog is also on my mholter. blogspot.com url (I forgot to check who I was ) :)

Christ in our home: Light of the world

Christ in our home: Light of the world: John 8:12-20 Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.  (v. 12) Help me to shine your light in...

Light of the world

John 8:12-20

Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.  (v. 12)

Help me to shine your light in this dark world, Lord Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Utility workers

Amen to that!!   I'm thinking of the third blizzard in the north east


UFFDA!!

Christ in our home: Practice makes almost perfect

Christ in our home: Practice makes almost perfect: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 Watch out that you do not fall.  (v.12) Prayer concern:  Those who are in recovery AMEN TO THAT

Practice makes almost perfect

1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Watch out that you do not fall.  (v.12)

Prayer concern:  Those who are in recovery

AMEN TO THAT

Wilderness wandering

Numbers 20:1-13

The Israelites, the whole congregation, came into the wilderness of Zin.  (v. 1)

Loving God, strengthen my faith and help me to trust you to lead me.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel lost

YUP !!  That be me

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

John 3:14-21

So that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God.  (v. 21)

Prayer concern:  Those living in fear of judgement

My thoughts are on this video

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Freed by God's love

Ephesians 2:1-10

For by grace you have been saved.  (v. 8)

Merciful God, help us to give voice to the needs of others and work for the good of all, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who face discrimination

Amen to that

The goodness of God

Psalm 107:1-3. 17-22

They cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.  (v. 19)

Loving Savior, I put my trust in you.  Help me to carry your love to those who suffer.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Cancer patients and their families

That would be my brother Wes whose wife , Janet, died from ovarian cancer a few years ago.

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Christ in our home: Grumbling

Christ in our home: Grumbling: Numbers 21:4-9 But the people became impatient on the way.  (v. 4) Gracious God, send your Spirit to give us strength and desire to ...

Grumbling

Numbers 21:4-9

But the people became impatient on the way.  (v. 4)

Gracious God, send your Spirit to give us strength and desire to remain faithful through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those enduring a time of waiting

God grant me patience ...   AND I WANT IT RIGHT NOW :)

Just a little dry humor there.

Christ in our home: Lenten worship

Christ in our home: Lenten worship: Psalm 84 My soul longs . . . for the courts of the Lord.  (v. 2) Fill my soul, refresh my spirit, and strengthen me for the work of ...

Lenten worship

Psalm 84

My soul longs . . . for the courts of the Lord.  (v. 2)

Fill my soul, refresh my spirit, and strengthen me for the work of your kingdom, O God.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Worship planners and leaders

That would be my wife of many years

Love you babe ...   till death us do part.

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Christ in our home: A breath of fresh air

Christ in our home: A breath of fresh air: 2 Chronicles 29:1-11, 16-19 He did what was right in the sight of the Lord.  (v. 2) Cleanse my heart and clear my mind, O God, so I ...

A breath of fresh air

2 Chronicles 29:1-11, 16-19

He did what was right in the sight of the Lord.  (v. 2)

Cleanse my heart and clear my mind, O God, so I can focus on you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Janitors, custodians, housecleaners

Amen to that

GOD BLESS ...  now get to work

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God's house

1 Kings 6:1-4, 21-22

He began to build the house of the Lord.  (v. 1)

Be present, O God, and let my life reflect your glory.  Lead me to service, In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Architects and builders

WOW !!!

The Old Farm Church
5112 1/2 SW 33rd ST
Topeka KS  66614

has been destroyed

UFFDA!!

I will be seeking justice

Amen!!

The Third Sunday in Lent

John 2:13-22

Zeal for your house will consume me.  (v. 17)

Fill me with your transforming love, O God, so I can make a difference in the lives of others, in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Community leaders

Ya right ...  UFFDA :(

Humbled by wisdom

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

For God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom.  (v. 25)

Gracious God, help us to use the wisdom you give us for the good of all.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Teachers

I named a few at the top of my head.

It's about relationship

Psalm 19

The heavens are telling the glory of God;  and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.  (v. 1)

O God, Creator of all things, bind me to you today, through the love of your Son, Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Scientists and engineers

My thoughts are worth listening to also...

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Fiercely protected

Exodus 0:1-17

I the Lord your God am a jealous God.  (v.5)

You. God. are our maker and redeemer.  Help us to keep our eyes on you only.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those turning to things instead of God

Amen to that !!

My prayer is the same every day ...   Listen, and reply in kind