Christ in our home: Christ in our home: Visit of Elizabeth to Mary

Christ in our home: Christ in our home: Visit of Elizabeth to Mary: Christ in our home: Visit of Elizabeth to Mary : Luke 1:39-45 The child leapt in her womb.  And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit....

Christ in our home: Visit of Elizabeth to Mary

Christ in our home: Visit of Elizabeth to Mary: Luke 1:39-45 The child leapt in her womb.  And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.  (v. 41) O Lord, we who have been fiven yo...

Visit of Elizabeth to Mary

Luke 1:39-45

The child leapt in her womb.  And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.  (v. 41)

O Lord, we who have been fiven your Spirit are blessed, indeed.  Help us share the truth of Jesus with others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Christian educators

Amen to that

Christ in our home: Rest and remember

Christ in our home: Rest and remember: Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Remember that you were a slave . . . and the Lord your God brought you out.  (v. 15) Prayer concern:  Those who ar...

Rest and remember

Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Remember that you were a slave . . . and the Lord your God brought you out.  (v. 15)

Prayer concern:  Those who are overworked and weary

Praying for my brother Dale too

Christ in our home: Not why, but who

Christ in our home: Not why, but who: 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom.  (v. 1) Help us, God, to extend yo...

Not why, but who

1 Corinthians 2:1-10

I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom.  (v. 1)

Help us, God, to extend your love to others when life's mysteries confound.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those needing a word of hope today

That would be everybody !!  ...   AMEN

Thank you Donald J. Trump for all you do

Please pray for my siblings too

Christ in our home: What is good

Christ in our home: What is good: Romans 12:9-16b Let love be genuine;  hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good.  (v. 9) Good and gracious God, fill me with grati...

What is good

Romans 12:9-16b

Let love be genuine;  hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good.  (v. 9)

Good and gracious God, fill me with gratitude for your love, through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Youth ministry leaders

Amen to that

Trinity Sunday

John 3:1-17

Whoever believes in him may have eternal life.  (v. 15)

God, I praise you for so loving the world, including me!  Bring me to eternal life, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those seeking employment

That would be me ...  NOT

I'm retired already and I need to investment my finances wisely ...  with God's help.

Christ in our home: Child of God

Christ in our home: Child of God: It is the very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God.  (v. 16) Abba, Father! I am your child, and I delig...

Child of God

It is the very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God.  (v. 16)

Abba, Father! I am your child, and I delight in you.  Fill me with a confident spirit.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Orphans and children in foster care

Amen to that

Power in God' voice

Psalm 29

The voice of the Lord is powerful;  the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.  (v. 4)

Mighty God, may my heart delight in your word;  by your Spirit leep speaking to my heart.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Acolytes and communion servers

And pray for our country too

AMEN

Christ in our home: Adequately prepared

Christ in our home: Adequately prepared: Isaiah 6:1-8 And I said:  "Woe is me!  I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips."  (v. 5) Lord Jesus, move me from feelin...

Adequately prepared

Isaiah 6:1-8

And I said:  "Woe is me!  I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips."  (v. 5)

Lord Jesus, move me from feelings of inadequacy to bold and joyful service in your name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling with addictions

I finally got my computer back too  ...   windows 10 update.

Pray for my wife Sally ...  dentist !!!   UFFDA

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A place for you

1 Corinthians 12:12-27

There may be no dissension . . . the members may have the same care for one another.  (v. 25)

God, your Spirit gives life to the body of Christ, and I thank you for making me part of it, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those longing for community

My battery died ...  I'm still alive though :)

Christ in our home: Battling shame

Christ in our home: Battling shame: Joel 2:18-29 My people shall never again be put to shame.  (v. 26) Do not let me be put to shame, O God.  forgive my sin and restore...

Battling shame

Joel 2:18-29

My people shall never again be put to shame.  (v. 26)

Do not let me be put to shame, O God.  forgive my sin and restore me to new life, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Athletes of all ages and their coaches

Amen to that and Amen to the embassy being moved to Jerusalem !

Thank you Donald J. Trump for all you do.

Christ in our home: Pentecost

Christ in our home: Pentecost: John 15:26-27;  16:4b-15 When the Spirit of truth comes . . . he will not speak on his own.  (16:13) Living Spirit, declare to me th...

Pentecost

John 15:26-27;  16:4b-15

When the Spirit of truth comes . . . he will not speak on his own.  (16:13)

Living Spirit, declare to me the ways of Christ.  Fill my heart with joy.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those living with depression

That be me

Christ in our home: Manifold works

Christ in our home: Manifold works: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b O Lord, how manifold are your works!  n wisdom you have made them all.  (v. 24) O God, your works are amazing! ...

Manifold works

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

O Lord, how manifold are your works!  n wisdom you have made them all.  (v. 24)

O God, your works are amazing!  Fill my heart with joy as I await the unmatched glory of heaven.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who fear the life to come

Not me ...   Looking forward to meeting Jesus and all those who have gone before me.

In the meantime,  still seeking justice.

Emboldened by the Spirit

Acts 2:1-21

But others sneered and said,  "They are filled with new wine."  (v. 13)

Powerful God, fill me with love for you, and help me to serve you boldly among my neighbors.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those preparing for baptism

My thoughts about Pentecost are in the video

Christ in our home: Elders of integrity

Christ in our home: Elders of integrity: Titus 1:1-9 In the hope of eternal life that God. who never lies, promised before the ages began.   (v. 2) Lord God, free us from we...

Elders of integrity

Titus 1:1-9

In the hope of eternal life that God. who never lies, promised before the ages began.   (v. 2)

Lord God, free us from webs of deceitfulness and fill us with the Spirit so we may live, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those striving for truth

HELLO LAIRS  IN THE DEEP STATE ...   SHAME - SHAME - SHAME !!!

Christ in our home: Higher than our heads

Christ in our home: Higher than our heads: Ezra 9:5-15 Our iniquities have risen higher than our heads, and our guilt has mounted up.  (v.6) Brighten our eyes, O Lord.  Make u...

Higher than our heads

Ezra 9:5-15

Our iniquities have risen higher than our heads, and our guilt has mounted up.  (v.6)

Brighten our eyes, O Lord.  Make us dead to sin and alive to you, through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Our political leaders

KEEP AMERICA GREAT ...   GO DONALD J. TRUMP !!!

The business meeting

Acts 1:15-26

Lord, you know everyone's heart.  Show us which one of these two you have chosen.  (v. 24)

Guide our decisions, God, and help us to trust in you to direct our lives, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those facing a job change

Amen to that

Christ in our home: Seventh Sunday of Easter

Christ in our home: Seventh Sunday of Easter: John 17:6-19 As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.  (v. 18) God, guide our steps so we can reflect ...

Seventh Sunday of Easter

John 17:6-19

As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.  (v. 18)

God, guide our steps so we can reflect your light and love in the world.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Ecumenists and diplomats

Amen ...   And happy mother's day to one and all

And thank you Donald J. Trump for being our leader.

Christ in our home: Written in Red

Christ in our home: Written in Red: 1 John 5:9-13 Whoever has the Son has life.  (v. 12) God, help us to grow in trusting that your Son is the true gift of life.  In hi...

Written in Red

1 John 5:9-13

Whoever has the Son has life.  (v. 12)

God, help us to grow in trusting that your Son is the true gift of life.  In his name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those persecuted for faith in Jesus

Amen to that

Christ in our home: Stream Living

Christ in our home: Stream Living: Psalm 1 They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season.  (v. 3) Holy God, make my heart fert...

Stream Living

Psalm 1

They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season.  (v. 3)

Holy God, make my heart fertile ground in which your word may take root, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those working to protect the environment.

My prayer concern today is forgetfulness ...   me! :)  And of course, I pick up and place my recycle trash in the recycle  bin.

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Christ in our home: Ascension Day

Christ in our home: Ascension Day: Acts 1:1-11 You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;  and you will be my witnesses.  (v. 8) God, give us confid...

Ascension Day

Acts 1:1-11

You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;  and you will be my witnesses.  (v. 8)

God, give us confidence to utilize the gifts you give us.  In the priceless name of Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel abandoned

Yup ...

Christ in our home: Thanks for everything

Christ in our home: Thanks for everything: Ephesians 1:15-23 Know . . . the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe.  (vv. 18,19) Holy God, I offer my thanks and ...

Thanks for everything

Ephesians 1:15-23

Know . . . the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe.  (vv. 18,19)

Holy God, I offer my thanks and praise for your precious gift of faith, through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are ungrateful

I could name names ..  I choose not to ..  you know who you are.

Amen

The ruler of this kingdom

Psalm 47

Is this a dupe???????


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Heart knowledge

You shall put these words of mine in your heart and soul.  (v. 18)

Creator, keep me l of your word and guide me to live according to your will.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who study the word of God.

Amen to that!!

Sixth Sunday of Easter

John 15:9-17

No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends.  (v. 13)

Holy God, help us to be eager ambassadors for you, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who practice unconditional love

That would be Edgar

Obedience as a form of freedom

1 John 5:1-6

We obey his commandments.  And his commandments are not burdensome.  (v. 3)

Prayer concern:  Those who long for God's peace

Amen to that !!!

Like the other day when I met with my parole officer ...   we discussed having peace of mind.

Christ in our home: Unto the Lord a new smile

Christ in our home: Unto the Lord a new smile: Psalm 98 O sing to the Lord a new song.  (v. 1) Merciful God, lead us to serve you and one another, and inspire us to live for your ki...

Unto the Lord a new smile

Psalm 98

O sing to the Lord a new song.  (v. 1)

Merciful God, lead us to serve you and one another, and inspire us to live for your kingdom, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who bring good tidings

That would be us ...   not bragging,

Go Donald Trump !!

Christ in our home: A new wine

Christ in our home: A new wine: Acts 10:44-48 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word.  (v. 44) Forgive me, God, when I rel...

A new wine

Acts 10:44-48

While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word.  (v. 44)

Forgive me, God, when I rely on my own ways more than on your saving help.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Bridge builders and reconcilers

Thanks to Vickie E. from our church for supplying me with business cards ...  I'll use them for one and all.

Christ in our home: Come dreamers and doers

Christ in our home: Come dreamers and doers: Isaiah 65:17-25 I am about to create new heavens and a new earth . . . former things shall not be remembered.  (v. 17) Prayer concern:...

Come dreamers and doers

Isaiah 65:17-25

I am about to create new heavens and a new earth . . . former things shall not be remembered.  (v. 17)

Prayer concern:  Inventors and entrepreneurs

Amen to that !!

Christ in our home: The ruler of this kingdom

Christ in our home: The ruler of this kingdom: Psalm 47 Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy.  (v. 1) God, our light and salvation, thank you for yo...

The ruler of this kingdom

Psalm 47

Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy.  (v. 1)

God, our light and salvation, thank you for your steadfast love and grace.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Worship leaders

AMEN TO THAT

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