Christ in our home: Spirit Gifts

Christ in our home: Spirit Gifts: Galatians 5:16-26 If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.  (v. 25) Prayer concern:  Seminarians and new pasto...

Spirit Gifts

Galatians 5:16-26

If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.  (v. 25)

Prayer concern:  Seminarians and new pastors

Amen ...   Watch, listen and reply in kind.

Christ in our home: Fifth Sunday of Easter

Christ in our home: Fifth Sunday of Easter: John 15:1-8 Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit.  (v. 5) Draw me ever closer to you, dear Jesus, that I may find my ...

Fifth Sunday of Easter

John 15:1-8

Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit.  (v. 5)

Draw me ever closer to you, dear Jesus, that I may find my purpose and my joy in you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those wandering away from faith

Amen to that ...   I can name names too

Are you there, God?

1 John 4:7-21

No one has ever seen God;  if we love one another, God lives in us.  (v. 12)

Prayer concern:  Those seeking assurance of God's presence

Amen to that ...   Listen, watch and reply in kind.

A trust that lasts

Psalm 22:25-31

Those who seek him shall praise the Lord.  (v. 26)

Bring praise to my lips, O Lord, in every season of my life.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who doubt God's deliverance

ME?  I was the doubting Thomas

This could be your story

Acts 8:26-40

The eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing.  (v. 39)

Living Christ, send me to share your story of good news with someone who is open to your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The newly baptized

Watch, listen, and reply in kind.

Mark, Evangelist

2 Timothy 4:6-11, 18

Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful in my ministry.  (v.  11)

Prayer concern:  Missionaries working to forge partnerships

My thoughts:  A change in my video presentations.

GO DONALD TRUMP

Christ in our home: Hands and voices

Christ in our home: Hands and voices: Psalm 95 We are . . . the sheep of his hand.  O that today you would listen to his voice!  (v. 7) Prayer concern:  Construction and hi...

Hands and voices

Psalm 95

We are . . . the sheep of his hand.  O that today you would listen to his voice!  (v. 7)

Prayer concern:  Construction and highway workers

Amen to that ...   and I enjoy watching our pastor doing the children's sermons too

Christ in our home: Gentle Leadership

Christ in our home: Gentle Leadership: Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.  (v. 3) Gentle Jesus, make us examples of your humble lordship...

Gentle Leadership

Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.  (v. 3)

Gentle Jesus, make us examples of your humble lordship in our communities of faith.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Sunday school teachers and students

My prayer today ...   Will this work? ...   and go Donald J. Trump

Christ in our home: Fourth Sunday of Easter

Christ in our home: Fourth Sunday of Easter: John 10:11-18 There will be one flock, one shepherd.  (v. 16) Good Shepard, make me your partner in widening your circle of love.  Ame...

Fourth Sunday of Easter

John 10:11-18

There will be one flock, one shepherd.  (v. 16)

Good Shepard, make me your partner in widening your circle of love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Greeters and ushers in your church

That would be us

No condemnation

1 John 3:16-24

God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.  (v. 20)

When I hurt others, Lord Jesus, give me strength to mend my ways and receive your forgiveness.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those working for minimum wage

Amen to that ...  I worked for minimum wage while in the military ...   learn to budget

From our hearts to God' heart

Psalm 23

For you are with me;  your rod and your staff . . . they comfort me.  (v. 4)

Shepard, teach me to speak to you directly and praise you from my heart.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Writers of worship materials

And BLOGGERS too

Christ in our home: In whose name?

Christ in our home: In whose name?: Acts 4:5-12 By what power or by what name did you do this?  (v.7) Give me courage, loving Christ, to claim your name as my power.  A...

In whose name?

Acts 4:5-12

By what power or by what name did you do this?  (v.7)

Give me courage, loving Christ, to claim your name as my power.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Bible translators

My prayer today is to continue my work as an Internet blogger.

AMEN

Christ in our home: The first megachurch

Christ in our home: The first megachurch: Acts 4:1-4 Many of those who heard the word believed;  and they numbered about five thousand.  (v. 4) Holy Spirit, empower us and al...

The first megachurch

Acts 4:1-4

Many of those who heard the word believed;  and they numbered about five thousand.  (v. 4)

Holy Spirit, empower us and all believers to claim your life-giving promises, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Very small congregations

Like the old farm church ..   now demolished by our government and vandalized by our neighbors.

Christ in our home: Do as i do

Christ in our home: Do as i do: 2 John 1-6 I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth.  (v. 4) Dear Jesus, as you taught your disciples to f...

Do as i do

2 John 1-6

I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth.  (v. 4)

Dear Jesus, as you taught your disciples to follow you, teach me so I may teach others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  VBS planners and teachers

AMEN TO THAT !!  I have many fond memories too from my childhood.

Christ in our home: From death to life

Christ in our home: From death to life: 1 John 3:10-16 Renew my trust in your promises, Jesus, and with it my love for all those you came to save.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Y...

From death to life

1 John 3:10-16

Renew my trust in your promises, Jesus, and with it my love for all those you came to save.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Young campers and their councelors

Amen to that:

And please prayer that our over-regulated government and my psycho neighbor  will get some help.

Go Donald Trump

Christ in our home: Third Sunday of Easter

Christ in our home: Third Sunday of Easter: You are witnesses of these things.. (v. 48) Jesus, open our hearts to witness to your love.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Refugees and exi...

Third Sunday of Easter

You are witnesses of these things.. (v. 48)

Jesus, open our hearts to witness to your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Refugees and exiles

Amen to that !!

Yes, still sicky, but getting better ...  hopefully!

Christ in our home: From future to present perfect

Christ in our home: From future to present perfect: 1 John 3:1-7 Beloved, we are God's children now.  (v. 2) Thank you, Jesus, for making me yours, now and forever.  Amen. Prayer ...

From future to present perfect

1 John 3:1-7

Beloved, we are God's children now.  (v. 2)

Thank you, Jesus, for making me yours, now and forever.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  College and technical school students

Pray for Sally and I, as we got another letter from the city.  Also, pray for our country and our leaders.  We do not want another war !!!

Christ in our home: The grieving hour

Christ in our home: The grieving hour: Psalm 4 I will both lie down and sleep in peace.  (v. 8) Come, Lord Jesus, and cover us with your peace.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Th...

The grieving hour

Psalm 4

I will both lie down and sleep in peace.  (v. 8)

Come, Lord Jesus, and cover us with your peace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are restless with worry

Amen to that !!!

Christ in our home: Wonder

Christ in our home: Wonder: Acts 3:12-19 When Peter saw it, he addressed the people, "You Israelites, why do you wonder at this?"  (v. 12) Prayer conc...

Wonder

Acts 3:12-19

When Peter saw it, he addressed the people, "You Israelites, why do you wonder at this?"  (v. 12)

Prayer concern:  Occupational, physical, and speech therapists

My prayer concern:  My brother Ronny and thank you for his therapists

Happy birthday yesterday to our only grandchild too

Now get to doing our taxes!!

And yes, I still am coughing :(

But blogging must continue.

Christ in our home: Making someone human

Christ in our home: Making someone human: Acts 3:1-10 Peter looked intently at him . . . and said, "Look at us."  (v. 4) God, place me in the pth of someone in need...

Making someone human

Acts 3:1-10

Peter looked intently at him . . . and said, "Look at us."  (v. 4)

God, place me in the pth of someone in need today and help me to honor him or her, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who cannot work

Amen to that.  Watch, listen, and reply in kind.

Christ in our home: The myth of the perfect leader

Christ in our home: The myth of the perfect leader: Daniel 6:1-28 When the king heard the charge, he was very much distressed.  (v. 14) Prayer concern:  Deacons, pastors, and bishops ...

The myth of the perfect leader

Daniel 6:1-28

When the king heard the charge, he was very much distressed.  (v. 14)

Prayer concern:  Deacons, pastors, and bishops

Pray for me ...   cut the video short, even with fresh batteries

Christ in our home: Without violence

Christ in our home: Without violence: Daniel 3:1-20 Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you do no serve my gods?  (v. 14) Give me courage, Jesus, to stand ...

Without violence

Daniel 3:1-20

Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you do no serve my gods?  (v. 14)

Give me courage, Jesus, to stand for what is right without violence.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those working in the justice system

WOW ...  another devotional home-run ..  then the battery died

visit previous blogs to see what I mean

bye bye OLD FARM CHURCH

In Facebook, search for that  group name to see what BIG GOVERNMENT and complaining neighbors can legally do to your property!!

To the judges who ordered this destruction ...   why did you NOT listen to me?

I could go on and on , but I choose to seek legal justice.

l8r

Christ in our home: Second Sunday of Easter

Christ in our home: Second Sunday of Easter: John 20:19-31 Then [Jesus] said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands."  (v.27) Give us courage to show our wou...

Second Sunday of Easter

John 20:19-31

Then [Jesus] said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands."  (v.27)

Give us courage to show our wounds, O Christ, as we proclaim the good news of your saving love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The staff of your local hospital

Amen to that

Christ in our home: Coffee tables, stubbed toes, and the light

Christ in our home: Coffee tables, stubbed toes, and the light: 1 John 1:1 - - -  2:2 But if we walk in the light . . . we have fellowship with one another.  (v. 7) Help me to walk in the light of...

Coffee tables, stubbed toes, and the light

1 John 1:1 - - -  2:2

But if we walk in the light . . . we have fellowship with one another.  (v. 7)

Help me to walk in the light of your love, dear Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Parents of young children

Amen to that ...  And pray for our country too!

Train up a child in the way he/she should go, when he/she gets old, he/she will not depart from it

Somewhere in the bible ...  I think.

Beauty:variety in unity

Psalm 133

How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!  (v. 1)

Unify us, Jesus, not despite our differences but through them.  Amen.

Prayer concern: ELCA  Young Adults in Global Mission

AMEN TO THAT !!

Jesus' purse

Acts 4:32-35

There was not a needy person among them.  (v. 34)

Generous Christ, may no one who knows me be in need.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who need your help today

That would be me ...  Lost $$$  to cyber criminals

Christ in our home: In and out

Christ in our home: In and out: Acts 10:34-43 I truly understand that God shows no partiality.  (v. 34) O God, who shows no partiality, surprise me again today, thro...

In and out

Acts 10:34-43

I truly understand that God shows no partiality.  (v. 34)

O God, who shows no partiality, surprise me again today, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern: People of other faiths

Dittos to that too ..  A visit with a YMCA fellow member has been interesting too.

Keep the faith ...   I pass out pens daily too.

GO DONALD TRUMP TOO

The thief

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

But by the grace of God I am what I am.  (v. 10)

Give me grace, O God, to celebrate the "me" that I am.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Barbers, stylists, and salon employees

My prayer concern today:  Mr. President, leave Amzn (Amazon) alone...

I lost $$$   in the market because of your tweets about this wonderful company.

Back to the drawing board

Amen.

The quarry

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.  (v.22)

We praise you, Jesus, our cornerstone.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Carpenters and masons

My prayer:  Deeply personal.

Easter

Mark 16:1-8

So they went out and fled from the tomb.  (v. 8)

Give me courage to speak good news, Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Women in ministry

Amen to that !!

He is risen, ALLELUIA !!