Christ in our home: Fourth Sunday in Lent

Christ in our home: Fourth Sunday in Lent: While he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion.  (v. 20) Compassionate God, guide me to reach out with y...

Fourth Sunday in Lent

While he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion.  (v. 20)

Compassionate God, guide me to reach out with your love to all who have run from you, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Estranged family members

That would be JKM ...  love you guys.

Christ in our home: Happy are the forgiven

Christ in our home: Happy are the forgiven: Psalm 32 I acknowledged my sin to you . . . and you forgive the guilt of my sin.  (v. 5) Lord, help us to acknowledge our sin to you ...

Happy are the forgiven

Psalm 32

I acknowledged my sin to you . . . and you forgive the guilt of my sin.  (v. 5)

Lord, help us to acknowledge our sin to you and rejoice in your forgiveness, through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those yet to experience the joy of God's forgiveness

Praying for Isabelle too and all the family of my brother.

Christ in our home: Our heroes

Christ in our home: Our heroes: Joshua 4:14-24 They stood in awe of {Joshua} , as they had stood in awe of Moses.  (v. 14) Gracious God, help us to live our lives in...

Our heroes

Joshua 4:14-24

They stood in awe of {Joshua} , as they had stood in awe of Moses.  (v. 14)

Gracious God, help us to live our lives in a manner worth imitating, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  First responders

Christ in our home: The right fruit

Christ in our home: The right fruit: Luke 6:43-45 Each tree is known by its fruit.  (v. 44) Loving God, fill us with your Spirit and keep us connected to Jesus, that we ...

The right fruit

Luke 6:43-45

Each tree is known by its fruit.  (v. 44)

Loving God, fill us with your Spirit and keep us connected to Jesus, that we may produce fruit for your kingdom.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Orchard and vineyard workers

My prayer concern:  Making it to my brothers funeral

Christ in our home: Joseph, Guardian of Jesus

Christ in our home: Joseph, Guardian of Jesus: Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him.  (v. 24) Gracious God, when life...

Joseph, Guardian of Jesus

Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a

When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him.  (v. 24)

Gracious God, when life takes me off my planned route, help me to trust you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen,

Prayer concern:  new fathers

My prayer concern is for us to make it to my brother funeral ...

And for my google friend JL to hold true to his promise.

Amen

Christ in our home: Following Jesus

Christ in our home: Following Jesus: Philippians 3:17 --- 4:1 Join in imitating me.  (3:17) Caring God, teach us to follow you in all that we do, through Christ Jesus.  A...

Following Jesus

Philippians 3:17 --- 4:1

Join in imitating me.  (3:17)

Caring God, teach us to follow you in all that we do, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Families welcoming new children

My prayer concern:  Grieving for my brother Wesley ...   RIP

Christ in our home: Joy in God's presence

Christ in our home: Joy in God's presence: Psalm 27 To live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.  (v. 4) Holy God, thank you for safe places of worship.  In Jesus...

Joy in God's presence

Psalm 27

To live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.  (v. 4)

Holy God, thank you for safe places of worship.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  New congregations

My prayer concern:  My brother - my google "friend" - My JKM estranged family - myself - and my battery just died -  and my yesterday's video, which was a dupe.

Also, our finances and our attempt in seeking legal justice.

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Count the stars

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.  (v. 5)

Creating God, fill us with a sense of awe when looking at the work of your hands, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Scientists

My prayer is for my brother Wes and my google trusting "friend" JL

Thanks be to GOD

Christ in our home: Decluttering

Christ in our home: Decluttering: Genesis 13:1-7, 14-18 Their possessions were so great that they could not live together.  (v. 6) Lord, help me to see my worth not in...

Decluttering

Genesis 13:1-7, 14-18

Their possessions were so great that they could not live together.  (v. 6)

Lord, help me to see my worth not in what I own, but in being your child.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those seeking refuge

My prayer concern:  My brother Wes

Christ in our home: Competing voices

Christ in our home: Competing voices: 2 Peter 2:4-21 People are slaves to whatever masters them.  (v. 19) Spirit of truth, free us from all that distracts us from you, thr...

Competing voices

2 Peter 2:4-21

People are slaves to whatever masters them.  (v. 19)

Spirit of truth, free us from all that distracts us from you, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those searching for a place to belong

My prayer is the same as always for JL my google friend to come through with his promise.

Letters of love

1 John 2:1-6

My little children, I am writing these things to you.  (v. 1)

Give me courage, O God, to tell stories of hope and your love for the world.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Writers and illustrators

My prayer:  you know who you are my google friend

Christ in our home: First Sunday in Lent

Christ in our home: First Sunday in Lent: Luke 4:1-13 For forty days he was tempted by the devil.  (v. 2) Life-giving God, thank you for meeting us where we are and loving us ...

First Sunday in Lent

Luke 4:1-13

For forty days he was tempted by the devil.  (v. 2)

Life-giving God, thank you for meeting us where we are and loving us unconditionally, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those feeling lost and alone

That be me

Calling in the morning

Romans 10:8b-13

Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.  (v. 13)

Living Christ, thank you for hearing us when we call your name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those living away from home for the first time

My prayer concern:  JL of google teck support

Christ in our home: A song to sing

Christ in our home: A song to sing: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 You who live in the shelter of the Most High.  (v. 1) Sing God, teach me to join in your song of peace for all th...

A song to sing

Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16

You who live in the shelter of the Most High.  (v. 1)

Sing God, teach me to join in your song of peace for all the world.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Worship planners and leaders

My prayer concern:  JL of google will send us good news today :)

On Eagle wings can be played at my funeral too

Christ in our home: Giving Back

Christ in our home: Giving Back: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Now I bring the first fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me.  (v. 10) Abundant God, everything we o...

About the writers

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March 2-16

Kimberly Knowle-Zeller is an ELCA pastor, writer, mother of two, and spouse of an ELCA pastor.  She lives with her family in Cole Camp, Missouri, and attends St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where her husband serves.  Check out her website:

Feel free to make a link to christinourhome.blogspot.com too

Giving Back

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Now I bring the first fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me.  (v. 10)

Abundant God, everything we own is yours.  Help us to share our gifts with the world, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Farmers and their families

That's me ...   growing up on a farm and my cousins and friends are still farming.

I will now check out the writer of these notepads for the ELCA ..

Need to give credit where credit is due...

Also JL of google technical support ...   we're praying for you too

Christ in our home: Ash Wednesday

Christ in our home: Ash Wednesday: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face.  (v. 17) Savior of all, thank you for this one preci...

Ash Wednesday

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face.  (v. 17)

Savior of all, thank you for this one precious life.  May we live it in honor of you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospice workers and volunteers ...   AMEN TO THAT.

My prayer is the same for JL to come true to his promise.

Christ in our home: Turning to the Lord

Christ in our home: Turning to the Lord: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 For he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.  (v. 13) Steadfast Lord, clothe me...

Turning to the Lord

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

For he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.  (v. 13)

Steadfast Lord, clothe me in your grace and mercy, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who need your support today

My wife of many years ...

And I need the support of JL from Google refund department ...


PLEASE !!

Is today the day?

Christ in our home: The work of the garden

Christ in our home: The work of the garden: Isaiah 58:1-12 You shall be like a watered garden.  (v. 11) Living Word, pour out your love on us and lead us to grow closer to you, ...

The work of the garden

Isaiah 58:1-12

You shall be like a watered garden.  (v. 11)

Living Word, pour out your love on us and lead us to grow closer to you, in Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children and youth in your church

My prayer concern is the same and also for the youth in our church.

WATCH, LISTEN and reply in kind.

AMEN

Christ in our home: Transfiguration of the Lord

Christ in our home: Transfiguration of the Lord: Luke 9:28-36 (37-43) Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep.  (v. 32) Illuminating God, keep our eyes on you as we...

Transfiguration of the Lord

Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)

Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep.  (v. 32)

Illuminating God, keep our eyes on you as we journey from darkness to light.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling with depression and anxiety

My prayer is for my google friend to come true to his promises.

Our church services are closed all day today too

Christ in our home: Not losing heart

Christ in our home: Not losing heart: 2 Corinthians 3:12 - - - 4:2 We do not lose heart. (4:1) Merciful God, keep calling us to know and love you through Christ our Lord. ...

Not losing heart

2 Corinthians 3:12 - - - 4:2

We do not lose heart. (4:1)

Merciful God, keep calling us to know and love you through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All who teach children

My prayer is for my google tecky friend JL to make true of his promises

Christ in our home: Psalm 99

Christ in our home: Psalm 99: All the difference Extol the Lord our God; worship at his footstool.  (v.5) Help us to make time with you a priority, O God.  In Jesu...

Psalm 99

All the difference

Extol the Lord our God; worship at his footstool.  (v.5)

Help us to make time with you a priority, O God.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Busy families

Amen to that ..  My prayer concern is for JL come true to his promises !!  You know who you are my friend!!  Come through !!