Brad Binau

September 16-30

Brad Binau, an ELCA pastor, is professor of pastoral theology at Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.  Among other courses on pastoral care, he teaches "Shame and Christian Ministry" and "The Seven Deadly Sins."  He is married to Ann Palmerton, a Presbyterian pastor.  They have three children and a chocolate labradoodle.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Michael and ALL Angels

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Michael and ALL Angels: Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3 Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me.  (v. 13) Lord God, help us to trust the message that you ...

Michael and ALL Angels

Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3

Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me.  (v. 13)

Lord God, help us to trust the message that you love us for all eternity, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Messengers of all sorts

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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 16:19.31

There was a rich man . . . And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus.  (vv. 19, 20)

Thank you, God, for opportunities to see you in the faces of strangers.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who have run away from home

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Taking hold by letting go

1 Timothy 6:6-19

Take hold of the life that really is life.  (v. 19)

God, teach us the meaning of ENOUGH, and redirect our trust to you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Seminary students, faculty and staff

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Endings for our stories

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Endings for our stories: Praise the Lord, O my soul!  I will praise the Lord as long as I live.  (vv. 1,2) Psalm 146 O God, for Jesus' sake restore unto u...

Endings for our stories

Praise the Lord, O my soul!  I will praise the Lord as long as I live.  (vv. 1,2)

Psalm 146

O God, for Jesus' sake restore unto us the joy of your salvation.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those longing for joy in their lives

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Affluenza

Amos 6:1a, 4-7

Alas for those who are at ease . . . but are not grieved.  (vv. 1,6)

Generous God, whether we have too much or too little, may we rest in you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Volunteers serving those in need

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Hate for goodness' sake

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Hate for goodness' sake: Proverbs 28:11-28 One who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.  (v. 16) Loving God, give us the courage to resist evil as did Je...

Hate for goodness' sake

Proverbs 28:11-28

One who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.  (v. 16)

Loving God, give us the courage to resist evil as did Jesus in whose name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who speak truth to power

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Free to give

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Free to give: 2 Corinthians 8:8-15 Though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor. (v.9) O God, you have given us everything.  Free us to giv...

Free to give

2 Corinthians 8:8-15

Though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor. (v.9)

O God, you have given us everything.  Free us to give something for others.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who have the responsibly of wealth

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The power of promises

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The power of promises: Psalm 12 The promises of the Lord are promises that are pure.  (v.6) Promising God, help us to wait patiently for your promises to be...

The power of promises

Psalm 12

The promises of the Lord are promises that are pure.  (v.6)

Promising God, help us to wait patiently for your promises to be fulfilled.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those whose faith in God is waning

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The children of this age are more shrewed . . . than are the children of light.  (v.8) Prayer concern:  Those who need to see new poss...

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The children of this age are more shrewed . . . than are the children of light.  (v.8)

Prayer concern:  Those who need to see new possibilities for themselves

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist: Matthew 9:9-13 Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.  (v. 12) Lord of life, we need you every hour...

Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Matthew 9:9-13

Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.  (v. 12)

Lord of life, we need you every hour.  Thank you, Jesus, for welcoming us into your presence.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Health care professionals

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Salvation for all ?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Salvation for all ?:  1 Timothy 2:1-7 God our Savior . . . desires everyone to be saved.  (vv. 3,4) O God. convert our desires to your desire that no one ...

Salvation for all ?

 1 Timothy 2:1-7

God our Savior . . . desires everyone to be saved.  (vv. 3,4)

O God. convert our desires to your desire that no one be excluded from the love they need.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who doubt that love will ever find them

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: From one end to the other

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: From one end to the other: Psalm 113 The Lord is high above all nations . . . He . . . lifts the needy from the ash heap.  (vv. 4,7) Timeless God, renew our con...

From one end to the other

Psalm 113

The Lord is high above all nations . . . He . . . lifts the needy from the ash heap.  (vv. 4,7)

Timeless God, renew our confidence that you love us in a very personal way, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Medical researchers

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Healthy shame

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Healthy shame: Amos 8:4-7 Hear this, you that . .. bring to ruin the poor of the land.  (v. 4) Jesus, save us from shame that can destroy us, and op...

Healthy shame

Amos 8:4-7

Hear this, you that . .. bring to ruin the poor of the land.  (v. 4)

Jesus, save us from shame that can destroy us, and open us to the shame that can change us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those feeling the sting of toxic shame

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: No degrees of separation

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: No degrees of separation: Romans 8:31-39 Who will separate us from the love of Christ?   (v. 35) Jesus, help us to trust that your death on the cross proves th...

No degrees of separation

Romans 8:31-39

Who will separate us from the love of Christ?   (v. 35)

Jesus, help us to trust that your death on the cross proves that God's love never gives up.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those overwhelmed by hardship

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Weak or strong, God loves us

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Weak or strong, God loves us: What if some were unfaithful?  Will their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God?  (v. 3) We are weak, but you are strong, O Lor...

Weak or strong, God loves us

What if some were unfaithful?  Will their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God?  (v. 3)

We are weak, but you are strong, O Lord.  Thank you in the name of Jesus who loves us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those whose courage is being tested

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Luke 15:1-10 Rejoice with me.  (vv. 6,9) As you know me and love me, O God, so lead me to know and love each of your dear children, t...

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 15:1-10

Rejoice with me.  (vv. 6,9)

As you know me and love me, O God, so lead me to know and love each of your dear children, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Prisoners and prison workers

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Holy Cross Day

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Holy Cross Day: John 3:13-17 So must the Son of Man be lifted up.  (v. 14) Thank you, Christ Jesus, for your love and faithfulness that sustain me in...

Holy Cross Day

John 3:13-17

So must the Son of Man be lifted up.  (v. 14)

Thank you, Christ Jesus, for your love and faithfulness that sustain me in my desert places.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those experiencing religious persecution

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Metamorphosis

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Metamorphosis: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 So that in me . . . Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience.  (v. 16) Life-giving God, send your Spirit to w...

Metamorphosis

1 Timothy 1:12-17

So that in me . . . Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience.  (v. 16)

Life-giving God, send your Spirit to work new life in me and nudge me to seek your life and promise in everyone I encounter.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are impatient

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Power of the heart

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Power of the heart: Psalm 51-1-10 Teach me wisdom in my secret heart.  (v.6) "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit with...

Power of the heart

Psalm 51-1-10

Teach me wisdom in my secret heart.  (v.6)

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me"  (v.10).  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those longing for forgiveness

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Love and anger

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Love and anger: Exodus 32:7-14 And the Lord changed his ind.  (v. 14) Thank you, God, for loving me when I stray and granting forgiveness through Chr...

Love and anger

Exodus 32:7-14

And the Lord changed his ind.  (v. 14)

Thank you, God, for loving me when I stray and granting forgiveness through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those with whom you are angry

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Dr. My to the rescue

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Singing God's song

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Singing God's song: I will study the way that is blameless.  When shall I attain it?  (v.2) God, thank you for holding us close.  Help us to sing of you...

Singing God's song

I will study the way that is blameless.  When shall I attain it?  (v.2)

God, thank you for holding us close.  Help us to sing of your love, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Your neighbors

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sticks and stones

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sticks and stones: 2 Kings 18:19-25; 19:1-7 Do not be afraid because of the words that you have heard.  (19:6) God of liberation, help me to treat all y...

Sticks and stones

2 Kings 18:19-25; 19:1-7

Do not be afraid because of the words that you have heard.  (19:6)

God of liberation, help me to treat all your children with dignity and love, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who bring hope, not hurt

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Luke 14:25-33 Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.  (v.27) Crucified God, fill us with your Spirit a...

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 14:25-33

Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.  (v.27)

Crucified God, fill us with your Spirit and make it possible for us to love as you first loved us, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Families everywhere

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More

Philemon 1-21

No longer as a slave but as more than a slave, a beloved brother.  (v. 16)

God of abundance, grant me more compassion to tend to your beloved ones in need.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Migrant workers

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Amy Lindeman Allen

September 1-15

Amy Lindeman Allen is a Lutheran pastor serving as assistant professor of New Testament at Christian Theological Seminary.  Together with her spouse and three children, she attends Messiah Lutheran Church in Brownsburg, Indiana.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Law and Laminators

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Law and Laminators: Psalm 1 Their delight is in the law of the Lord.  (v.2) I rejoice in your law, O God.  Guide me to seek to follow you in Jesus' n...

Law and Laminators

Psalm 1

Their delight is in the law of the Lord.  (v.2)

I rejoice in your law, O God.  Guide me to seek to follow you in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lawmakers and law enforcement officers

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Growing with God

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Growing with God: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Choose life.  (v. 19) God of life, help me to grow in my love of neighbor and of you, through Christ Jesus.  Am...

Growing with God

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Choose life.  (v. 19)

God of life, help me to grow in my love of neighbor and of you, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those navigating growing pains and growth opportunities

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Dr. My to the rescue

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It's not my party

Luke 14:15-24

Then the owner of the house became angry.  (v. 21)

Dear God, give us grace to welcome others as you welcome us.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those hurt by angry displays of power

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God of truth

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God of truth: Titus 1:1-9 God, who never lies.  (v. 2) God of truth, keep my mouth from falsehoods, that I may proclaim your truth.  In Jesus'...

God of truth

Titus 1:1-9

God, who never lies.  (v. 2)

God of truth, keep my mouth from falsehoods, that I may proclaim your truth.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Journalists and broadcasters

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A clear path

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A clear path: Isaiah 57:14-21 Remove every obstruction from my people's way.  (v. 14) \ Holy God, you sent your Son Jesus to bless your people...

A clear path

Isaiah 57:14-21

Remove every obstruction from my people's way.  (v. 14)
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Holy God, you sent your Son Jesus to bless your people.  Help me to abide in his comfort and peace.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Musicians and composers

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