Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Day of Pentecost

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Day of Pentecost: Acts 2:1-21 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages.  (v. 4) Mighty Holy Spirit, give us ...

Day of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-21

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages.  (v. 4)

Mighty Holy Spirit, give us courage to embrace your wind and flame, in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Worship leaders

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: No matter what

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: No matter what: Psalm 33:12-22 {God} is our help and shield.  (v.20) God, help me trust in you as my help and shield in both easy and hard times.  A...

No matter what

Psalm 33:12-22

{God} is our help and shield.  (v.20)

God, help me trust in you as my help and shield in both easy and hard times.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in need of protection today

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Adopted into God's family

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Adopted into God's family: Romans 8:14-17 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.  (v. 14) God, thank you for loving us so deeply and full...

Adopted into God's family

Romans 8:14-17

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.  (v. 14)

God, thank you for loving us so deeply and fully, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Families growing by adoption

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God carries us

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God carries us: Exodus 19:1-9a I bore you on eagle's wings and brought you to myself.  (v.4) God, we turn away;  you forgive.  We fall short; you...

God carries us

Exodus 19:1-9a

I bore you on eagle's wings and brought you to myself.  (v.4)

God, we turn away;  you forgive.  We fall short; you love.  Thank you for you constant grace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The well-being of various bird species

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: How much Spirit?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: How much Spirit?: John 3:31-36 {God} gives the Spirit without measure.  (v.34) God, thank you for sending your Spirit upon us without measure - - - in ...

How much Spirit?

John 3:31-36

{God} gives the Spirit without measure.  (v.34)

God, thank you for sending your Spirit upon us without measure - - - in whatever amount and form we need.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Cooks and bakers

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What love covers (and what it doesn't )

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What love covers (and what it doesn't ): 1 Peter 4:7-11 Maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.  (v.8) God. may love be our primary motiv...

What love covers (and what it doesn't )

1 Peter 4:7-11

Maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.  (v.8)

God. may love be our primary motivation.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling to forgive

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Climbing into God's lap

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Climbing into God's lap: Psalm 99 Extol the Lord our God;  worship at his footstool.  Holy is he!  (v.5) God, you inhabit the world with your presence.  We wo...

Climbing into God's lap

Psalm 99

Extol the Lord our God;  worship at his footstool.  Holy is he!  (v.5)

God, you inhabit the world with your presence.  We worship you wherever we go, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Grandparents

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Seventh Sunday of Easter

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Seventh Sunday of Easter: John 17:1-11 Holy Father, protect them in your name . . . so that they may be one, as we are one.  (v.11) God, help us live in unity ...

Seventh Sunday of Easter

John 17:1-11

Holy Father, protect them in your name . . . so that they may be one, as we are one.  (v.11)

God, help us live in unity and mutual understanding, for Jesus sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Mulit-denominational ministries

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's majesty in creation: Psalm 93 Majestic on high is the Lord!  (v.4) Holy and mighty God, we bow to you authority and to your majesty displayed in creation....

God's majesty in creation

Psalm 93

Majestic on high is the Lord!  (v.4)

Holy and mighty God, we bow to you authority and to your majesty displayed in creation.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who work in national parks

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A strong mentorship

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A strong mentorship: 2 Kings 2:1-12 Elisha said to {to Elijah}. "Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit."  (v.9) God, grant us a fit...

A strong mentorship

2 Kings 2:1-12

Elisha said to {to Elijah}. "Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit."  (v.9)

God, grant us a fitting portion of your Spirit today, that we might serve in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Mentors and those they guide

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Ascension of our Lord

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Ascension of our Lord: {Jesus said.}  "And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised."  (v.49) Luke 24:44-53 God, help us trust in you fo...

Ascension of our Lord

{Jesus said.}  "And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised."  (v.49)

Luke 24:44-53

God, help us trust in you for all that we need, through our ascended Lord and the Holy Spirit we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People awaiting good news

The Lone Tenor sings again

A little humor goes a long ways :)

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Pain will turn into joy

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Pain will turn into joy: John 16:16-24 So you have pain now; but . . . your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.  (v.22) Jesus, help u...

Pain will turn into joy

John 16:16-24

So you have pain now; but . . . your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.  (v.22)

Jesus, help us trust in your promised joy even when we experience pain and sorrow.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Women in labor

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Our best interests at heart

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Our best interests at heart: Deuteronomy 5:22-33 Our best interests at heart ... so that you may live, and that it may go well with you . . . (v.33) God, teach ...

Our best interests at heart

Deuteronomy 5:22-33

Our best interests at heart

... so that you may live, and that it may go well with you . . . (v.33)

God, teach us to live your teachings and commandments, which you give for the sake of love and life.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those studying the catechism

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A covenant for all creatures

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A covenant for all creatures: Genesis 9:8-17 I am establishing my covenant with you . . . and with every living creature.  (vv. 9-10) God, help us care for all li...

A covenant for all creatures

Genesis 9:8-17

I am establishing my covenant with you . . . and with every living creature.  (vv. 9-10)

God, help us care for all living creatures on earth, in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Endangered animal species

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sixth Sunday of Easter

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sixth Sunday of Easter: John 14:15-21 The world will no longer see me, but you will see me;  because I live, you also will live.  (v.19) God, help us to see ...

Sixth Sunday of Easter

John 14:15-21

The world will no longer see me, but you will see me;  because I live, you also will live.  (v.19)

God, help us to see you as our loving heavenly parent.  Open our eyes, hearts, and minds in Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Advocacy ministries

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: My thoughts: My thoughts for today

My thoughts

My thoughts for today

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My Military

A short video of my military days.

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Genuine peace: John 14:27-29 {Jesus said,} "My peace I give to you.  I do not give to you as the world gives."  (v.27) Jesus, in a world th...

Genuine peace

John 14:27-29

{Jesus said,} "My peace I give to you.  I do not give to you as the world gives."  (v.27)

Jesus, in a world that needs to know your resurrection, let us hear your powerful voice of peace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People facing mental health challenges

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 6661...

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God provides

Acts 27:13-38

{Paul} took bread; and giving thanks to God . . . broke it . . . Then all . . . took food.  (vv. 35-36)

God our provider, you feed me with your presence.  Help me to feed others through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Restaurant staff

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: We are God's building

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: We are God's building: Psalm 102:1-17 For your servants hold its stones dear, and have pity on its dust.  (v.14) God of all places, thank you for coming to ...

Matthias, Apostle

Acts 1:15-26

So they proposed two, Joseph . . . also known as Justus, and Matthias. (v.23)

God who sees all, thank you for those who share the good news of Jesus with me.  Empower me also to share it with others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Evangelism ministries

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: We are God's building

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: We are God's building: Psalm 102:1-17 For your servants hold its stones dear, and have pity on its dust.  (v.14) God of all places, thank you for coming to ...

We are God's building

Psalm 102:1-17

For your servants hold its stones dear, and have pity on its dust.  (v.14)

God of all places, thank you for coming to me among your holy people, and especially in Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Church architects and builders

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mind-numbing knowledge

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mind-numbing knowledge: Proverbs 3:5-12 It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body.  (v.8) O God, may we seek you not only with our ...

Mind-numbing knowledge

Proverbs 3:5-12

It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body.  (v.8)

O God, may we seek you not only with our spirits but with our minds and bodies as well.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Seminary students

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Day by Day: Exodus 13:17-22 If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt.  (v.17) O God, you promise to be with me in ...

Day by Day

Exodus 13:17-22

If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt.  (v.17)

O God, you promise to be with me in every dark valley.  Walk with me today, in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Cancer patients and their doctors

Sharon *Rust* Steffin

RIP my x-girlfriend, high school classmate , my confirmation classmate and dear friend since our childhood.  I have many stories to tell about what we used to do together as playmates and all during our romance and friendly Christian relationship ...

Many fond memories together.

I will find some photos of us and post them online too

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mysterious matter: John 8:48-59 Very truly, I tell you, before Abraham was, I am.  (v.58) God of mystery, there is much I do not understand.  Give me fa...

Mysterious matter

John 8:48-59

Very truly, I tell you, before Abraham was, I am.  (v.58)

God of mystery, there is much I do not understand.  Give me faith, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Physicist and other scientists

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 6661...

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 6661...: Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God sticks with us : Genesis 12:1-3 I will bless those who bless you, and the one who...

A God who listens

Psalm 31:1-5

Incline your ear to me;  rescue me speedily.  (v.2)

Living God, you are eager to listen.  Encourage me to call upon you, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Therapists and councelors

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God sticks with us: Genesis 12:1-3 I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse.  (v.3) Prayer concern:  Those who have betr...

God sticks with us

Genesis 12:1-3

I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse.  (v.3)

Prayer concern:  Those who have betrayed our trust

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Receiving God's gift: Matthew 20:17-28 The Son of Man came . . . to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.  (v.28) God of great gifts, make me a se...

Receiving God's gift

Matthew 20:17-28

The Son of Man came . . . to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.  (v.28)

God of great gifts, make me a servant of your love, expecting nothing in return, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Estate and gift-planners

Wayne Willis wedding / Parker pool party 07/24/1999

Colorado vacation 07/04/1999 / Topeka Friends

Sally's teddy bear collection 02/08/2002