Christ in our home: Excel in giving

Christ in our home: Excel in giving: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Now as you excel in everything . . . excel also in this generous undertaking.  (v. 7) Most Gracious God, stir m...

Excel in giving

2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Now as you excel in everything . . . excel also in this generous undertaking.  (v. 7)

Most Gracious God, stir me to excel in giving and give me a generous spirit.  In Christ's name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those bound by their earthly stuff

WOW ...   that hit home !!!

Does that mean that the old farm church was meant to be demolished?

Just thinking ...

Peter and Paul, Apostles

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  (v. 7)

Holy God, empower us to use the gifts tou give to proclaim your love and grace.  In Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Pastors

Pastor Jim of our church
Pastor My of the old farm church (destroyed) ...   seeking justice
Everybody is a pastor of some sort ...  ok?

Christ in our home: From Mourning to dancing

Christ in our home: From Mourning to dancing: Psalm 30 You have turned my mourning into dancing.  (v. 11) O Great Comforter. embrace me with strength for today and hope for tomor...

From Mourning to dancing

Psalm 30

You have turned my mourning into dancing.  (v. 11)

O Great Comforter. embrace me with strength for today and hope for tomorrow.  In Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those overwhelmed by sorrow

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Christ in our home: Wait quietly, you say?

Christ in our home: Wait quietly, you say?: Lamentations 3:22-33 It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.  (v. 26) Holy One, give us patience to wa...

Wait quietly, you say?

Lamentations 3:22-33

It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.  (v. 26)

Holy One, give us patience to wait upon you.  Keep us focused on you alone, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those growing weary from waiting

Amen to that !!

PS:  My anger management group therapy at the VA was interesting.

Paul, tell us a story

And so it was that all were brought safely to land.  (v. 44)

God, help us to learn from Paul how to extend your love through word and deed.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Search and rescue squads

Amen to that !!!

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Paul, tell us a story

Acts 27:39-44

And so it was that all were brought safely to land.  (v. 44)

God, help us learn from Paul how to extend your love through word and deed.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Search and rescue squads

I can relate...

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Christ in our home: John the Baptist

Christ in our home: John the Baptist: Luke 1:57-67 (68-80) What then will this child become?  For, indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him.  (v. 66) Spirit, inspire us ...

John the Baptist

Luke 1:57-67 (68-80)

What then will this child become?  For, indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him.  (v. 66)

Spirit, inspire us to continue John's legacy and point to Jesus in all we do.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All of God's children

My prayer:  Our #1 son is named after my great uncle John Bergh

The JKM family is estranged ...   please pray for them

Christ in our home: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Christ in our home: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Mark 4:35-41 Prince of peace, still the storms I face so I might live in your love.  In Christ.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Those who li...

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Mark 4:35-41

Prince of peace, still the storms I face so I might live in your love.  In Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who live in fear

My prayer:  A personal testimony ...

Christ in our home: Open wide your hearts

Christ in our home: Open wide your hearts: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 In return - - - I speak as to children - - - open wide your hearts also.  (v. 13) O Fod, you went to great lengt...

Open wide your hearts

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

In return - - - I speak as to children - - - open wide your hearts also.  (v. 13)

O Fod, you went to great lengths to reach us through Christ.  Open our hearts.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Strangers in your midst

Amen to that !!  Every stranger is a possible brother/sister in Christ
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Christ in our home: Steadfast love

Christ in our home: Steadfast love: Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love.  (v. 31) Creator of all, we give you thanks for your unending, s...

Steadfast love

Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32

Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love.  (v. 31)

Creator of all, we give you thanks for your unending, steadfast love.  In Christ's name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Victims of domestic violence

Christ in our home: All-powerful God

Christ in our home: All-powerful God: Job 38:1-11 Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?  (v. 4) All-knowing God, forgive us when we are confused and beli...

All-powerful God

Job 38:1-11

Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?  (v. 4)

All-knowing God, forgive us when we are confused and believe we know it all.  In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel discouraged

Amen to that !!

Christ in our home: Listen carefully !

Christ in our home: Listen carefully !: Job 37:1-13 At this also my heart trembles, and leaps out of its place.  Listen, listen.  (vv. 1-2) Comforter of all, embrace those ...

Listen carefully !

Job 37:1-13

At this also my heart trembles, and leaps out of its place.  Listen, listen.  (vv. 1-2)

Comforter of all, embrace those who face hardship and are sorting our lost dreams.  In Christ's name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those enduring trials and tribulations

Especially our immigration crises !!!   Pray for our government to do the right thing

And pray for the upcoming inspection from the city ...   and our new remote control to our tv (that's not any trial or temptation ...   just a little humor there)

Sally and I like to watch Columbo  together ...   We call it Columbo time.

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Christ in our home: Puffed up with boasting

Christ in our home: Puffed up with boasting: Galatians 6:11-18 May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.  (v. 14) Jesus, with humility you met you...

Puffed up with boasting

Galatians 6:11-18

May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.  (v. 14)

Jesus, with humility you met your death on the cross, Today, may we boast only of you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who leave no room for God in their lives

My prayer concern today is to love your neighbor anyway.  And thanks for a successful operation on my brother Dale.

Amen

Christ in our home: The light of God's glory

Christ in our home: The light of God's glory: Revelation 21:22 . . . 22.5 They need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light.  (v. 5) Holy God, shed the light...

The light of God's glory

Revelation 21:22 . . . 22.5

They need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light.  (v. 5)

Holy God, shed the light of Christ on us, cast away fear, and give us hope.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Utility workers

Amen to that

PS:  My Kodak camera battery died ...  I'm still alive :)

Christ in our home: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Christ in our home: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Mark 4:26-34 With what can we compare the kingdom of God?  (v. 30) Holy One, you alone breathe potential into the impossible.  In Ch...

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Mark 4:26-34

With what can we compare the kingdom of God?  (v. 30)

Holy One, you alone breathe potential into the impossible.  In Christ, it shall be so.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Grndparents

fyi ...  I am not allowed to see my only grandchild :(

Prayers accepted ...   thanks!!

Christ in our home: Living as a new creation

Christ in our home: Living as a new creation: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13) 14-17 So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation.  (v. 17) Spirit of God, draw me near, guide a...

Living as a new creation

2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13) 14-17

So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation.  (v. 17)

Spirit of God, draw me near, guide and empower me to live today as a new creation in Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Creation and those who care for it

That would be me ...   except global warming is a myth

I will now do my weAkly / weekly in my other blog.

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Christ in our home: Bookends

Christ in our home: Bookends: Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 . . . to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.  (v. 2) Loving God, may the ...

Bookends

Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15

. . . to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.  (v. 2)

Loving God, may the whole of my living resound with the grace notes of faith.  In Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those striving to live with integrity

Amen to that

How about those struggling with ANGER!!  ... ME!

Christ in our home: Ezekiel 17:22-24

Christ in our home: Ezekiel 17:22-24: You have my word I the Lord have spoken;  I will accomplish it.  (v. 24) God, your word formed creation.  Help me to trust your word ...

Ezekiel 17:22-24

You have my word

I the Lord have spoken;  I will accomplish it.  (v. 24)

God, your word formed creation.  Help me to trust your word to form my life, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Those who find it difficult to trust

That would be my neighbor across the street

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Christ in our home: Discerning God in the ordinary

Christ in our home: Discerning God in the ordinary: Mark 4:1-20 He began to teach them many things in parables.  (v. 2) Prayer concern:  Those longing to know God Amen to that!!! W...

Discerning God in the ordinary

Mark 4:1-20

He began to teach them many things in parables.  (v. 2)

Prayer concern:  Those longing to know God

Amen to that!!!

Whenever I read the bible I think about others who might want to know God ...  that would be EVERYBODY! 


I will keep doing my daily blogs till death do me part.


AMEN

Christ in our home: Consequences

Christ in our home: Consequences: Genesis 3:14-24 The Lord God made garments of skins for the man and for his wife, and clothed them.  (v. 21) Holy God, when lessons ...

Consequences

Genesis 3:14-24

The Lord God made garments of skins for the man and for his wife, and clothed them.  (v. 21)

Holy God, when lessons of personal responsibility fall hard, hold me in your grace.  In Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those hungering for forgiveness

My question:  ??  What about forgiving those who have done you wrong?  Just wondering?

Like the city ..  neighbors, etc.  M of the JKM family

Forgiving others is the Christian way ...   I pray daily

AMEN

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Christ in our home: A community of the sent

Christ in our home: A community of the sent: Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3 And they sent Barnabas to Antioch.  (v.22) Ever-moving God. by the grace of your Spirit may I go where you sen...

A community of the sent

Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3

And they sent Barnabas to Antioch.  (v.22)

Ever-moving God. by the grace of your Spirit may I go where you send me.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Missionaries here and abroad

Like the old farm church?  ...  just thinking

Pray for the summit in Singapore to be a success ...

Thank you Donald J. Trump for all you do ...   well, maybe the tariff with Canada has me confused.

What's going to happen to the dairy farmers? ...   just thinking.

Christ in our home: Third Sunday after Pentecost

Christ in our home: Third Sunday after Pentecost: Mark 3:20-35 Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.  (v. 35) Holy God, help ,me to embrace as family all ...

Third Sunday after Pentecost

Mark 3:20-35

Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.  (v. 35)

Holy God, help ,me to embrace as family all who do your will in the name of Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling with family issues

That would be the JKM family ...   you know who you are.

I'm also wearing my ditto-head t-shirt

That's it for today

Sisu

2 Corinthians 4:13 --- 5:1

So we do not lose heart.  (v. 16)

God of Easter, raise up in us a spirit of enduring hope and persistent love.  In Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who need help to carry on

Amen to that!!

Christ in our home: Up and down

Christ in our home: Up and down: Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.  Lord, hear my voice!  (vv. 1-2) Hear my cry, O God, when I find myself struggling ...

Up and down

Psalm 130

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.  Lord, hear my voice!  (vv. 1-2)

Hear my cry, O God, when I find myself struggling in distressing depths.  In Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those facing deep troubles

Amen to that !!

Help us all Lord to get through all our struggles in life.

Thank you Donald Trump for all you do and thank you Howard H. for helping too

Amen.

Christ in our home: Passing the buck

Christ in our home: Passing the buck: Genesis 3:8-15 What is this that you have done?  (v. 13) Gracious God, continue to seek us, even when we hide from you.  In Jesus&#3...

Passing the buck

Genesis 3:8-15

What is this that you have done?  (v. 13)

Gracious God, continue to seek us, even when we hide from you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who blame others for their actions

THAT WOULD BE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON

And ...   "The devil made me do it"  ...  The movie name escapes me :)

Christ in our home: Human natures

Christ in our home: Human natures: Genesis 2:4b-14 God formed man from the dust . . . and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.  (v. 7) Breathe on me, O Spiri...

Human natures

Genesis 2:4b-14

God formed man from the dust . . . and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.  (v. 7)

Breathe on me, O Spirit, and enliven my life and faith in new ways, in Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who see no worth in themselves

THAT WOULD BE ME AT TIMES !!!

I've been scammed too

PS:   The battery died ...   I'm still alive :)

Prayers to the backyard neighbor and next door neighbor too

Christ in our home: Do-gooders

Christ in our home: Do-gooders: 1 Peter 4:7-19  . . . while continuing to do good.  (v. 19) Gracious God, help us steadfastly seek and do what is right and good, thro...

Do-gooders

1 Peter 4:7-19

 . . . while continuing to do good.  (v. 19)

Gracious God, help us steadfastly seek and do what is right and good, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who suffer for doing good

That would be me ...   OH WELL

Christ in our home: What do you want?

Christ in our home: What do you want?: John 5:1-18 [ Jesus ] said to him, "Do you want to be made well?"  (v. 6) Healing Spirit, join your grace with my will, th...

What do you want?

John 5:1-18

[ Jesus ] said to him, "Do you want to be made well?"  (v. 6)

Healing Spirit, join your grace with my will, that I might come to wholeness.  In Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Bodies and minds in need of healing

Dale Holter ...   my brother who suffers from angina

Christ in our home: Second Sunday after Pentecost

Christ in our home: Second Sunday after Pentecost: Mark 2:23 . . . 3:6 The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath.  (v. 27) Holy god, lead me to value what y...

Second Sunday after Pentecost

Mark 2:23 . . . 3:6

The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath.  (v. 27)

Holy god, lead me to value what you value most in my practice of faith.  In Christ's name.  Amen

Prayer concern:  Those disillusioned by religion

That would be church-vanity ....   not in the google dictionary, just made it up

Trying to love my neighbors too ...  it's a challenge.

Christ in our home: Clay jar treasures

Christ in our home: Clay jar treasures: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 We have this treasure in clay jars.  (v. 7) Loving God, may your Spirit mold me into a faithful vessel of your ...

Clay jar treasures

2 Corinthians 4:5-12

We have this treasure in clay jars.  (v. 7)

Loving God, may your Spirit mold me into a faithful vessel of your gospel.  In Christ's name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel unworthy of God's grace

That would be me at times. 


Thank you Lord for giving me hope to do what's right in your eyes.

Amen

Christ in our home: Attentive singing

Christ in our home: Attentive singing: Psalm 81:1-10 Sing aloud to God our strength;  shout for joy to the God of Jacob.  (v. 1) Tune my heart, O God, to sing for joy at yo...

Attentive singing

Psalm 81:1-10

Sing aloud to God our strength;  shout for joy to the God of Jacob.  (v. 1)

Tune my heart, O God, to sing for joy at your grace toward me and all creation.  In Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those whose pain or egotism mutes joy

Especially my brother Dale !!

Thank you Donald Trump for all you do