Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The breadth of God's character

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The breadth of God's character: Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.  (v.9) God o all, help us to see all ...

The breadth of God's character

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21

The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.  (v.9)

God o all, help us to see all people and all of creation as precious and beloved to you.  Amen.

Prayer concern: People who feel excluded by the church

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Strength for the journey

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Strength for the journey: Philippians 4:10-15 I can do all things through {Christ} who strengthens me.  (v.13) O Christ, thank you for your strength that holds...

Strength for the journey

Philippians 4:10-15

I can do all things through {Christ} who strengthens me.  (v.13)

O Christ, thank you for your strength that holds us and empowers us for all that life brings.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are grieving

Catnip and the "kin-dom" of God

Mark 4:30-34

With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it?  (v.30

O God, help us create places and spaces of welcome, community, and rest for all.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People in need of safety

Ducks fly together

Ephesians 6:10-18

Put on the whole armor of God.  (v. 11)

God, things are not as they should be.  Save us from evil;  help us care for each other as Jesus taught.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Youth sports teams and their coaches

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Writers: July 16-31 Katie Escalante is a pastor serving at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waconia, Minnesota.  She lives with her husband and...

Writers

July 16-31

Katie Escalante is a pastor serving at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waconia, Minnesota.  She lives with her husband and son in Chaska, and together they love to play outside, enjoy splash pads, and soak up family time.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Justice and compassion

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Justice and compassion: 1 Kings 3:16-28 They perceived that the wisdom of God was in him, to execute justice.  (v. 28) Compassionate God, grant us wisdom to ...

Justice and compassion

1 Kings 3:16-28

They perceived that the wisdom of God was in him, to execute justice.  (v. 28)

Compassionate God, grant us wisdom to balance the needs for compassion and justice.  Amen.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Justice and compassion

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Justice and compassion: 1 Kings 3:16-28 They perceived that the wisdom of God wisdom of God was in him, to execute justice.  (v.28) Compassionate God, grant...

Justice and compassion

1 Kings 3:16-28

They perceived that the wisdom of God wisdom of God was in him, to execute justice.  (v.28)

Compassionate God, grant us wisdom to balance the needs for compassion and justice.  Amen.

Prayer concern:   Those who have lost a child

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: James, Apostle: Mark 10:35-45 You do not know what you are asking.  (v.38) Help us, Lord Jesus, to let go of pursuing glory and instead follow you in...

James, Apostle

Mark 10:35-45

You do not know what you are asking.  (v.38)

Help us, Lord Jesus, to let go of pursuing glory and instead follow you in a life of service.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People persecuted for their faith

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Where God lives

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Where God lives: Acts 7:44-53 Yet the Most High does not dwell in houses made with human hands.  (v.48) May we see you, O God, and know you in new way...

Where God lives

Acts 7:44-53

Yet the Most High does not dwell in houses made with human hands.  (v.48)

May we see you, O God, and know you in new ways every day and in every place.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Youth at camp and on service trips

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Toddlers, tantrums, and rules

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Toddlers, tantrums, and rules: Psalm 119:129-136 Your decrees are wonderful;  therefore my soul keeps them.  (v.129) Prayer concern:  Gracious God, keep our steps ...

Toddlers, tantrums, and rules

Psalm 119:129-136

Your decrees are wonderful;  therefore my soul keeps them.  (v.129)

Prayer concern:  Gracious God, keep our steps steady, redeem us from our shortcomings, and help us follow you.  Amen. 

PS:  My two AA batteries died  ...  If you want to know the rest, you'll need to go to any ELCA church and pick up a Christ in our Home devotional book.

Only if the Lutheran church has subscribed to the devotional book.

I'm still alive though :)

I will now post this to my heavenly safeguard and tell my earthly safeguard(s) my daily google bible blog has been updated.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mary Magdalene, Apostle

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mary Magdalene, Apostle: John 20:1-2, 11-18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord."  (v.18) May we hear the coi...

Mary Magdalene, Apostle

John 20:1-2, 11-18

Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord."  (v.18)

May we hear the coices on the margins and see, O Risen One, what you're up to in our midst.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those whose voices are silenced or not heard

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Freedom for what ?: Galatians 4:21 - - - 5:1 For freedom Christ has set us free.  (v.1) Liberate us, O Christ, from the bonds we make for ourselves, and...

Freedom for what ?

Galatians 4:21 - - - 5:1

For freedom Christ has set us free.  (v.1)

Liberate us, O Christ, from the bonds we make for ourselves, and help us to live into your freedom.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those lacking basic freedoms

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The whole world in God's hands

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The whole world in God's hands: Psalm 75 When the earth totters, with all its inhabitants, it is I who keep its pillars steady.  (v.3) God of assurance, steady the w...

The whole world in God's hands

Psalm 75

When the earth totters, with all its inhabitants, it is I who keep its pillars steady.  (v.3)

God of assurance, steady the world, calm our communities, and bring peace to our hearts.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in need of stability and peace

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 16

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 16: Matt: 24-30, 36-43 Collect the weeds first and bind them . . . to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.  (v.30) Self-giving ...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 16

Matt: 24-30, 36-43

Collect the weeds first and bind them . . . to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.  (v.30)

Self-giving God, nourish us so that we may nourish and care for others, as bread for the world.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Farmers and their crops

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not my first rodeo

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not my first rodeo: Psalm 86:11-17 You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.  (v.17) You alone, O God, are worthy of our trust and attentive to our cr...

Not my first rodeo

Psalm 86:11-17

You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.  (v.17)

You alone, O God, are worthy of our trust and attentive to our cries; come and comfort us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those experiencing stress

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Anchored in God: Hebrews 6:13-20 We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul.  (v.19) Grant steadfast hope to anchor our lives in you, ...

Anchored in God

Hebrews 6:13-20

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

Grant steadfast hope to anchor our lives in you, O God, despite the wind, waves, and currents.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in need of hope

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Clocks, lists, and grace

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Clocks, lists, and grace: Isaiah 41:21-29 From the rising of the sun he was summoned by name.  (v.25) God of creation, may the sun's warmth be a reminder o...

Clocks, lists, and grace

Isaiah 41:21-29

From the rising of the sun he was summoned by name.  (v.25)

God of creation, may the sun's warmth be a reminder of your constancy, love, and grace for all.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those whose schedules are full

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Wisdom for living

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Wisdom for living: Proverbs 11:23-30 A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water.  (v.25) Jesus, thanks for all who have ...

Wisdom for living

Proverbs 11:23-30

A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water.  (v.25)

Jesus, thanks for all who have helped us grow in you, the true source of wisdom.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Elders passing wisdom on to youth

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Reconciling love: Ephesians 4:17 - - - 5:2 - - - to put away your former way of life - - - to clothe yourself with the new self.  (vv. 22, 24) Lord Je...

Reconciling love

Ephesians 4:17 - - - 5:2

- - - to put away your former way of life - - - to clothe yourself with the new self.  (vv. 22, 24)

Lord Jesus, your grace clothes us in righteousness and holiness.  May we respond by living in love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Theologians and teachers of the faith

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The habit of thanksgiving: Psalm 92 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High.  (v.1) God, remind me of your abundant bl...

The habit of thanksgiving

Psalm 92

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High.  (v.1)

God, remind me of your abundant blessings, that I may give thanks and praise your name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Dentist and dental hygienists

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 15

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 15: Listen! A sower went out to sow. (v.3) Lord God, thanks for the gift of your word.  Help it to flourish in us, through Jesus' name....

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 15

Listen! A sower went out to sow. (v.3)

Lord God, thanks for the gift of your word.  Help it to flourish in us, through Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Gardeners

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's good intentions for us

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's good intentions for us: Isaiah 52:1-6 Awake, awake, put on your strength, O Zion! . . . Here am I.  (vv. 1,6) Lord God, may we awaken to the goodness of your...

God's good intentions for us

Isaiah 52:1-6

Awake, awake, put on your strength, O Zion! . . . Here am I.  (vv. 1,6)

Lord God, may we awaken to the goodness of your will for all people and share your love generously.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel abandoned

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Crucial reminders: Romans 15:14-21 On some points I have written to you rather boldly by way of reminder.  (v.15) Lord Jesus, thank you for reminding us...

Crucial reminders

Romans 15:14-21

On some points I have written to you rather boldly by way of reminder.  (v.15)

Lord Jesus, thank you for reminding us of your great love for us.  Help us to share that love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  ELCA Global Mission

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Renewing God's creation: Psalm 65:1-13 When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions.  (v.3) Through Christ our Lord, we give thanks fo...

Renewing God's creation

Psalm 65:1-13

When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions.  (v.3)

Through Christ our Lord, we give thanks for the gift of creation.  May we use it wisely.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Organizations caring for creation

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The way to peace

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The way to peace: Psalm 131 My soul is like the weaned child that is with me.  (v.2) Mothering God, thank you for loving us wholeheartedly and nourishi...

The way to peace

Psalm 131

My soul is like the weaned child that is with me.  (v.2)

Mothering God, thank you for loving us wholeheartedly and nourishing us with your very self.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Mothers and mother-figures

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Comfort and challenge

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Comfort and challenge: Romans 3:1-8 Will . . . faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God?  By no means!  (vv. 3-4) Lord Jesus, we give thanks for both ...

Comfort and challenge

Romans 3:1-8

Will . . . faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God?  By no means!  (vv. 3-4)

Lord Jesus, we give thanks for both the comfort and the challenge of your word.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Sunday school teachers

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST WIFE I'VE EVER HAD !!!
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LOVE YOU BABE !!!

Today is your day ...  Every day is your day :)

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The source of renewal: Romans 1:18-25 His eternal power and divine nature . . . have been . . . seen through the things he has made.  (v.20) Creator God, h...

The source of renewal

Romans 1:18-25

His eternal power and divine nature . . . have been . . . seen through the things he has made.  (v.20)

Creator God, help me to give thanks for your gifts of creation but to worship only you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People seeking to know God

PS:  The battery died ...  I'm still alive :)

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Rejoicing in the kingdom of God: Luke 10:17-24 The seventy returned with joy . . . (v.17) God, as your kingdom breaks into our world, send us to be part of it in Jes...

Rejoicing in the kingdom of God

Luke 10:17-24

The seventy returned with joy . . . (v.17)

God, as your kingdom breaks into our world, send us to be part of it in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The ministry of military chaplains

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Thomas, Apostle: Ephesians 4:11-16 The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles . . . for building up the body of Christ.  (vv.11-12) For Jesus...

Thomas, Apostle

Ephesians 4:11-16

The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles . . . for building up the body of Christ.  (vv.11-12)

For Jesus' sake, may we recognize our gifts for building up the church, and see your gifts in others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The seven ELCA seminaries

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fruitful: Romans 7:1-6 - - - that we may bear fruit for God.  (v.4) God, thank you for the grace that overcomes our sin so that we can bear fr...

Fruitful

Romans 7:1-6

- - - that we may bear fruit for God.  (v.4)

God, thank you for the grace that overcomes our sin so that we can bear fruit for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The fruit of the Spirit is . . . goodness

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The fruit of the Spirit is . . . goodness: Galatians 5:22 My mother's favorite devotional book

The fruit of the Spirit is . . . goodness

Galatians 5:22

My mother's favorite devotional book