Terminal greed

2 Peter 2:1-10

And in their greed, they will exploit you with deceptive words.  (v. 3)

Gracious God, give me the wisdom to recognize truth from your Son, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those wrestling with greed

Reminder:  FEAR AND GREED ...   runs the stock market ...   BEWARE !!!

Christ in our home: Persistent prayer

Christ in our home: Persistent prayer: Psalm 119:17-24 Deal bountifully with your servant, so that I may live and observe your word.  (v. 17) Father, keep us mindful of you...

Persistent prayer

Psalm 119:17-24

Deal bountifully with your servant, so that I may live and observe your word.  (v. 17)

Father, keep us mindful of you and prayerful at all times, In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in need of your prayers

Like all of us.

Christ in our home: Discernment

Christ in our home: Discernment: 1 John 4:1-6 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits.  (v. 1) Lord Jesus, teach me to know your voice and share yo...

Discernment

1 John 4:1-6

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits.  (v. 1)

Lord Jesus, teach me to know your voice and share your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Prayer partners

My wife and anybody who would like to reply in kind.

My church friends

My family

My government

Everybody

Christ in our home: Reformation Sunday

Christ in our home: Reformation Sunday: John 8:31-36 Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits a sin is a slave to sin.  (v. 34) Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice.  Fo...

Reformation Sunday

John 8:31-36

Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits a sin is a slave to sin.  (v. 34)

Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice.  Forgive me when I refuse your love and forgiveness.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel they are unforgivable

And pray for the immigrants coming up from Guatemala

Free towing

Romans 3:19-28

For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.  (v. 28)

Thank you. God, for the loving gift of Christ Jesus, who delivers us from the ditches of our lives.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Tow truck drivers and mechanics

That would be my neighbor across the street ..  Todd Moore of Camel towing

Fear's antidote

Psalm 46

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change.  (v. 2)

Thank you, God, for meeting me in prayer and holding me close when I am afraid.  Come, Lord Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those immobilized by fear

Like traders / investors in the stock market

Christ in our home: Remember me

Christ in our home: Remember me: Jeremiah 31:31-34 I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts.  (v. 33) Holy God, thank you for your law that ...

Remember me

Jeremiah 31:31-34

I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts.  (v. 33)

Holy God, thank you for your law that guides us and Jesus who leads us by your Spirit.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those seeking a living faith

And pray for my friend Frank W. who is trying to help a friend Mel ...  details through the web.

Christ in our home: How do we love God?

Christ in our home: How do we love God?: Mark 12:28-34 Love the Lord your God with all your heart . . .  sould . . . mind . . . strength.  (v. 30) God, use my hands, stir my...

How do we love God?

Mark 12:28-34

Love the Lord your God with all your heart . . .  sould . . . mind . . . strength.  (v. 30)

God, use my hands, stir my heart, and let my sould bloom in love, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Disaster relief workers

Amen to that!

Blessings of living mercifully

Mark 10:46-52

Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.  (v. 47)

God of love, help my response to human suffering reflect Christ's love and care.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those longing for healing

Like my brother Dale.

Hope leads to peace

Hebrews 6:13-20

We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul.  (v. 19)

Gracious God, thank you for hope that keeps me joyful, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel there is no hope

Amen to that

fyi . . . I have hope that the time I spend in prison has a purpose. 

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness

Christ in our home: Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

Christ in our home: Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost: Mark 10:35-45 Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.  (v. 35) Lord, Jesus, teach me to serve God and neighbor wit...

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

Mark 10:35-45

Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.  (v. 35)

Lord, Jesus, teach me to serve God and neighbor with contentment.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Volunteers in homeless shelters

Amen to that ...   Details through today's video

Leading or following ?

Hebrews 5:1-10

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

Holy God, teach me to desire humility so that I find your strength, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are prideful

FYI . . . The battery died in the middle of the video ...  I'm still alive :)

GOD GRANT ME PATIENCE . . . AND I WANT IT RIGHT NOW !!!


or

O Lord, it's hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way :)  LOL ...

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Time to replace my batteries and get ready for the day.

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Christ in our home: Trusting God's strength

Christ in our home: Trusting God's strength: Psalm 91:9-16 When they call to me, I will answer them.  (v. 15) Gracious God, thank you for your patience with me.  In Jesus' n...

Trusting God's strength

Psalm 91:9-16

When they call to me, I will answer them.  (v. 15)

Gracious God, thank you for your patience with me.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who resist God's healing

And He will raise you up on eagles wings ..

Christ in our home: Luke, Evangelist

Christ in our home: Luke, Evangelist: Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53 Everything written about me in the  . . . prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.  (24:44) Holy Jesus, send ...

Luke, Evangelist

Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53

Everything written about me in the  . . . prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.  (24:44)

Holy Jesus, send me into the world with enough confidence to share my faith.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who no longer believe

YUP

Christ in our home: Blood sacrifice

Christ in our home: Blood sacrifice: Isaiah 53:4-12 But he was wounded for our transgressions.  (v. 5) Prayer concern:  Those who don't trust God's grace Amen t...

Blood sacrifice

Isaiah 53:4-12

But he was wounded for our transgressions.  (v. 5)

Prayer concern:  Those who don't trust God's grace

Amen to that

Rewards and recognition

Genesis 14:17-24

I have sworn . . . that I would not take . . . anything that is yours.  (vv. 22-23)

Gracious Lord, fill me with your love and help me share it.  In Jesus' name.

Prayer concern:  Those trapped in greed and insecurity

My prayer concern:  Getting financially secure again . . . I made some stupid financial decisions and am trying to recover (with God's help of course)

Also, I'm trying to seek legal justice for what has been done to the old farm church at 5112 1/2 SW 33rd Topeka KS 66614

SPREAD THE WORD

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Christ in our home: Jesus, our salvation

Christ in our home: Jesus, our salvation: Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!  (v. 10) Revelation 7:8-17 Saving God, when the world is ...

Jesus, our salvation

Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!  (v. 10)

Revelation 7:8-17

Saving God, when the world is too much, comfort us with your peace, through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Nations in conflict

GOD BLESS AMERICA !!

Thanks be to GOD

Christ in our home: Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Christ in our home: Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost: Mark 10:17-31 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.  (v. 31) God, forgive me when I forget that I am your ...

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Mark 10:17-31

But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.  (v. 31)

God, forgive me when I forget that I am your beloved child.  Help me to trust in you always, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Pastors, bishops, diaconal ? ministers

Yesterday our president prayed with the pastor who was released from prison.

Thanks be to GOD

Pray for us too:

Here are the issues:

FARMERS
VETERANS
RELIGIOUS PROPERTY DESTROYED

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Powerful words

Hebrews 4:12-16

Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword.  (v. 12)

Living Word, fill me with your hope, comfort, peace, and forgiveness, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Poets and musicians

That would be Sally & I

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heading to Bonner Springs ..  for fun and frivolity

Christ in our home: Morning rush

Christ in our home: Morning rush: Psalm 90:12-17 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love.  (v. 14) Risen Lord, thank you for meeting me with love each morni...

Morning rush

Psalm 90:12-17

Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love.  (v. 14)

Risen Lord, thank you for meeting me with love each morning, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concerns:  Those without a safe place to sleep

Amen to that !!

Prophetic truth

Hate evil and love good, and establish justice in the gate.  (v. 15)

Almighty God, your prophets walk among us.  Give us courage to listen to them.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Truth-tellers and prophets

Amen to that !!

Christ in our home: Tradition

Christ in our home: Tradition: Matthew 15:1-9 So, for the sake of your trradition, you make void the word of God.  (v. 6) Steer me, Jesus, to uphold traditions that...

Tradition

Matthew 15:1-9

So, for the sake of your trradition, you make void the word of God.  (v. 6)

Steer me, Jesus, to uphold traditions that are life-giving and leave behind those that are not.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Elders in your community

My thoughts are with our veteran friend ..   Melvin

Christ in our home: Tip unnoticed

Christ in our home: Tip unnoticed: Luke 16:14-18 You . . . justify yourselves in the sight of others;  but God knows your hearts.  (v. 15) God, you know my heart.  Lead...

Tip unnoticed

Luke 16:14-18

You . . . justify yourselves in the sight of others;  but God knows your hearts.  (v. 15)

God, you know my heart.  Lead me to care for others in ways pleasing to you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Workers who reply on tips

Gather ...   Watertown SD comes to mind.

Check out the writer too

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Mark 10:2-16

And (Jesus) took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.  (v. 16)

Loving God, thank you for children, who teach us the joy of hearing your promised blessing, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children who are neglected or abused

Thanks to the children of our church too ...   especially the two birthdays, you know who you are.

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Christ in our home: Unashamed siblings

Christ in our home: Unashamed siblings: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 For this reason, Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.  (2:11) Jesus, guide us to see our nei...

Unashamed siblings

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

For this reason, Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.  (2:11)

Jesus, guide us to see our neighbors as sisters and brothers in you, that we might love as you love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Politicians

That's a tough one !!

Christ in our home: Ocean, mountain, and you

Christ in our home: Ocean, mountain, and you: Psalm 8 O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!  (v. 9) God, I am in awe of all you have made.  Help me to...

Ocean, mountain, and you

Psalm 8

O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!  (v. 9)

God, I am in awe of all you have made.  Help me to be a good steward of your creation, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Ministries that provide clean water

My thoughts are about my childhood growing up ...   reply if you'd like.

Christ in our home: Together to serve

Christ in our home: Together to serve: Genesis 2:18-24 This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.  (v. 23) Lord, lead us to be caring, helpful companions to on...

Together to serve

Genesis 2:18-24

This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.  (v. 23)

Lord, lead us to be caring, helpful companions to one another.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  First responders

Amen to that.

Happy anniversary to the best wife I've ever had :)

I'll blog about it in another url  ...  Love ya babe !!

URL:  ???   What does that computer acronym mean?? who wants to be a millionaire?

A:  uniform remote language
B:  underwear removing longingly
C:  undercover riding low

UFFDA

Christ in our home: Quick to judge

Christ in our home: Quick to judge: Romans 8:1-11 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  (v. 1) Help me, God, to see others as you se...

Quick to judge

Romans 8:1-11

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  (v. 1)

Help me, God, to see others as you see them, as deeply loved and created in your image.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling with depression

YUP

Christ in our home: Love your enemies

Christ in our home: Love your enemies: Sometimes that's hard to do

Love your enemies

Sometimes that's hard to do