Christ in our home: A loving community

Christ in our home: A loving community: Colossians 3:12-17 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.  (v. 14) Dear God, he...

A loving community

Colossians 3:12-17

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.  (v. 14)

Dear God, help me focus on your love and not on trivial things.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The new year

Amen to that !

Christ in our home: First Sunday after Christmas

Christ in our home: First Sunday after Christmas: Luke 2:41-52 When he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival.  (v. 42) Jesus, gift of all life, help us to seek ...

First Sunday after Christmas

Luke 2:41-52

When he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival.  (v. 42)

Jesus, gift of all life, help us to seek your wisdom this day.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children with learning disabilities

Amen to that

I have fond memories of Christmas's past ..  no so present.

Off to church after I publish this post.

Christ in our home: A dance party for Jesus

Christ in our home: A dance party for Jesus: Psalm 148 Young men and women alike, old and young together!  Let them praise . . . the Lord.  (vv. 12-13) God, help me celebrate you...

A dance party for Jesus

Psalm 148

Young men and women alike, old and young together!  Let them praise . . . the Lord.  (vv. 12-13)

God, help me celebrate your love for me in Christ Jesus with my heart, my soul, and my body.   In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who have not felt joy for a long time

That would be me

Christ in our home: The Holy Innocents, Martyrs

Christ in our home: The Holy Innocents, Martyrs: Rachel weeping for her children;  she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.  (v. 18) Lord Jesus, hear our prayers, even whe...

The Holy Innocents, Martyrs

Rachel weeping for her children;  she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.  (v. 18)

Lord Jesus, hear our prayers, even when they come in the form of tears.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children living in refugee camps

My prayer today is Topeka rescue mission volunteers with Barry Feaker in charge and all the good charities today ...   just be vigilant with them.

And yes, I had a good night's sleep ...   with Edgar :)

He was barking for some reason, maybe having a bag doggie dream

Christ in our home: John, Apostle and Evangelist

Christ in our home: John, Apostle and Evangelist: If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?  (v. 23) God, help me to rejoice in the ways you shower all people w...

John, Apostle and Evangelist

If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?  (v. 23)

God, help me to rejoice in the ways you shower all people with your gracious love, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Missionaries

My prayer concern is ME

and my wife

Stephen, Deacon and Martyr

Acts 7:51-60

Filled with the Holy Spirit, he gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God.  (v. 55)

Prayer concern:  Those having suicidal thoughts

Thinking of my fellow veterans when I pray for those thinking of suicide.  I once applied to work at the VA for that purpose also.

NO ...  They only wanted professionals.  I tried to tell them that I have  P(ile) H(igh) D(eeper) degree :)

Christ in our home: Christmas Day

Christ in our home: Christmas Day: Psalm 96 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.  (v. 11) Dear God, help us to be glad and to sing songs of hope.  In the...

Christmas Day

Psalm 96

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.  (v. 11)

Dear God, help us to be glad and to sing songs of hope.  In the name of our newborn king Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are missing loved ones today

My 1st cousin Darvy

My Kodak camera battery died ...  I'm still alive and blogging.


MERRY CHRISTMAS

Christ in our home: Christmas Eve

Christ in our home: Christmas Eve: Luke 2:1-14 {15-20} Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place.  (v. 15) Jesus, on the eve of your birth, we ...

Christmas Eve

Luke 2:1-14 {15-20}

Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place.  (v. 15)

Jesus, on the eve of your birth, we celebrate life and life-giving moments.  In your name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are traveling today

Like the family and friends for my cousin Darvy's funeral.

Sad day for me ...   missing my JKM family

Christ in our home: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Christ in our home: Fourth Sunday of Advent: Luke 1:39-45 [46-55} The child leapt in her womb.  And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.  (v. 41) God, help me see your glor...

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Luke 1:39-45 [46-55}

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

God, help me see your glory in the ordinary and extraordinary events that happen every day.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concerns:  Parents of newborns

My prayer concern:   Getting the hackers out !!!

Christ in our home: It's just a sandwich, right?

Christ in our home: It's just a sandwich, right?: Hebrews 10:5-10 We have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.  (v. 10) Prayer concern:  Thos...

It's just a sandwich, right?

Hebrews 10:5-10

We have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.  (v. 10)

Prayer concern:  Those in need of your random act of kindness

Been the  ...  done that

RIP  coz Darvy

Christ in our home: Unexpected angels

Christ in our home: Unexpected angels: Psalm 80:1-7 Restore us, O God of hosts;  let your face shine, that we may be saved.  (v. 7) O God of hosts, shine your grace upon us...

Unexpected angels

Psalm 80:1-7

Restore us, O God of hosts;  let your face shine, that we may be saved.  (v. 7)

O God of hosts, shine your grace upon us through Christ, that we may be saved.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Nursing home residents and staff

Amen to that

Christ in our home: Soli Deo Gloria

Christ in our home: Soli Deo Gloria: Micah 5:2-5a And he shall be the one of peace.  (v. 5) O come, O come, Emmanuel, and place your peace within my heart.  In Jesus'...

Soli Deo Gloria

Micah 5:2-5a

And he shall be the one of peace.  (v. 5)

O come, O come, Emmanuel, and place your peace within my heart.  In Jesus' name I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those feeling exhausted by the season

Praying for my 1st cousin Darvin *darvy* Holter.  He is in a hospice room as of last night ...   per a text from my sister.

Christ in our home: Snacks help

Christ in our home: Snacks help: Isaiah 42:10-18 These are the things I will do, and I will not forsake them.  (v. 16) God, help me to be patient as you smooth the r...

Snacks help

Isaiah 42:10-18

These are the things I will do, and I will not forsake them.  (v. 16)

God, help me to be patient as you smooth the rough places in my life.  In Jesus' name.  Amen

Prayer concern:  Those waiting to be parents

I will attempt to locate the writers of these articles and add them to my address book.

AMEN

Feisty for the faith

Acts 28:23-31

He lived there . . . teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness.  (vv. 30.31)

O Lord, thank you for all Spirit-led encouragers in my life.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Faith mentors and counselors

My prayer is always the same

Thanks be to God

Picture of lies

Isaiah 11:1-9

He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear.  (v. 3)

God, give me faith to look to the good of the world.  It's not perfect, but it's yours and that means it's good.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Families trying to do their best

Amen to that ...  I can relate

Please pray for my JKM estranged family too ...

Third Sunday of Advent

The people were filled with expectation.  (v. 15)

God, help me wait for Christ's coming with expectation, knowing that the best is yet to come, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those feeling blue this holiday season

YUP

Christ in our home: Every circumstance

Christ in our home: Every circumstance: Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always;  again I will say, Rejoice.  (v. 4) I will rejoice in you, dear God.  Help me rejoice i...

Every circumstance

Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord always;  again I will say, Rejoice.  (v. 4)

I will rejoice in you, dear God.  Help me rejoice in every circumstance.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Prisoners and jail guards

I can relate

Christ in our home: Just trust

Christ in our home: Just trust: Isaiah 12:2-6 I will trust, and not be afraid.  (v. 2) I trust you, Lord.  Please help me overcome my distrust.  In Jesus' name. ...

Just trust

Isaiah 12:2-6

I will trust, and not be afraid.  (v. 2)

I trust you, Lord.  Please help me overcome my distrust.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those coping with betrayal

Like me with my neighbors and the city

Oh well

Justice will prevail ...   use the Internet to do so.

Christ in our home: The power of song

Christ in our home: The power of song: Zephaniah 3:14-20 He will exult over you with loud singing as on the day of festival.  (vv. 17, 18) Help us sing for joy, dear God, e...

The power of song

Zephaniah 3:14-20

He will exult over you with loud singing as on the day of festival.  (vv. 17, 18)

Help us sing for joy, dear God, even as you sing with joy over us.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Church musicians and choir directors

Well hello !!!   That would be us :)

Christ in our home: Remember what matters

Christ in our home: Remember what matters: 2 Peter 1:12-15 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to refresh your memory.  (v. 13) Keep me mindful, dear God, of what ...

Remember what matters

2 Peter 1:12-15

I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to refresh your memory.  (v. 13)

Keep me mindful, dear God, of what is most important . . . your merciful love for me, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Accountants, financial planners

Amen to that

And the video reflects that too

Thank you Donald Trump for all you do.

Team spirit

Isaiah 19:18-25

Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my heritage.  (v. 25)

Holy One, help us to see you presence in those who are strangers to us.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lutheran Immigration and Refugee

Just ignore the video ...

Christ in our home: Bedspreads

Christ in our home: Bedspreads: Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God.  (v. 1) Lord, comfort me with your promises of a new day, in Christ.  Am...

Bedspreads

Isaiah 40:1-11

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God.  (v. 1)

Lord, comfort me with your promises of a new day, in Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Textile workers

My prayer concern is the same as before in previous blogs.

I have a new smart phone ..  the operator needs to hire a 12 year old to try to figure out how to use it to the glory of GOD. ...   anybody?

Maybe a call to Sprint will help me out.

Christ in our home: Second Sunday of Advent

Christ in our home: Second Sunday of Advent: Luke 3:1-6 The word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.  (v. 2) Lord, help us to see signs along the way pointin...

Second Sunday of Advent

Luke 3:1-6

The word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.  (v. 2)

Lord, help us to see signs along the way pointing us to where you are caling us to act.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Leaders of Bible study groups

That would be me ...   using the Internet to do so

Heading for church in a bit.

Christ in our home: One and done

Christ in our home: One and done: Hebrews 9:24-28 {Christ} has appeared once for all . . . to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself.  (v. 26) Prayer concern:  Housek...

One and done

Hebrews 9:24-28

{Christ} has appeared once for all . . . to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself.  (v. 26)

Prayer concern:  Housekeepers and maintenance workers

My prayer concern:  My family

Christ in our home: A peculiar career path

Christ in our home: A peculiar career path: Luke 1:68-79 You will go before the Lord to prepare his ways.  (v. 76) Holy God, prepare us to welcome Christ with repentance and joy...

A peculiar career path

Luke 1:68-79

You will go before the Lord to prepare his ways.  (v. 76)

Holy God, prepare us to welcome Christ with repentance and joy this season.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those facing career choices and changes

John, listen to this and reply in kind.

You father loves you.

A generous faith

Malachi 3:1-4

The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight - - - indeed, he is coming.  (v. 1)

Thank you, Lord, for all who live a generous faith.  Inspire us to do the same.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children in foster care

FYI:  My battery died in the middle of my video ..  If you want to read what I would have read, get a copy of Christ in our home, here's the info:

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Words matter

Philippians 1:12-18a

What does it matter?  Just this, that Christ is proclaimed in every way. (v. 18)

God, let our words and deeds today in every way.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Campus ministry sites

My prayer concern today:  The family and friends of my hero

GEORGE HW BUSH

RIP my friend in Christ

Watching the funeral today

Pray for justice for us too ...

AMEN

A necessary note

Malachi 4:1-6

Lo, I will send you the prophet Elijah.  (v. 5)

Holy Spirit, give me the will to repent in preparation for the coming Savior.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Strained relationships among friends

How about among family too ..

I am NOT allowed to see my only grandchild Madeline

Far-reaching kingdom

Daniel 7:19-27

All dominions shall serve and obey.  (v. 27)

Ancient of Days, use my words and deeds to be a witness to Christ this day.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  ELCA  Young Adults in Global Mission

Christ in our home: Luke 21:25-36

Christ in our home: Luke 21:25-36: First Sunday of Advent When you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.  (v. 31) Prayer concern:  Ho...

Luke 21:25-36

First Sunday of Advent

When you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.  (v. 31)

Prayer concern:  Hospice nurses, volunteers, and grief counselors

I'm reminded of the Westboro Baptist Cult when reading this

As the Lord sees us

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you.  (v. 12)

Let our hearts increase and abound in love for each other, Holy God, through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Communities mired in conflict

Like my neighbors and the city ? ...