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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's free gift:  Acts 8:9-25 You thought you could obtain God's gift with money ! (v.20) Generous God, thank you for your saving love that you freely gi...

God's free gift

 Acts 8:9-25

You thought you could obtain God's gift with money ! (v.20)

Generous God, thank you for your saving love that you freely give via your Son, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Church musicians sharing the good news

Psalm 22:25-31; Amos 8:11-13

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Amid peril, proclaim hope

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Amid peril, proclaim hope:  Acts 8:1b-8 The crowds with one accord listened eagerly to what was said by Philip.  (v.6) Gracious God, help me share the good news of you...

Amid peril, proclaim hope

 Acts 8:1b-8

The crowds with one accord listened eagerly to what was said by Philip.  (v.6)

Gracious God, help me share the good news of your Son's resurrection that brings us all hope.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospital chaplains

Psalm 22:25-31; Amos 8:1-7

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Open our hands (and we will rejoice if/when we can...

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Open our hands (and we will rejoice if/when we can...:  Revelation 7:13-17 God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.  (v.17) Loving God, thank you for your promise of the kingdom to come and...

Open our hands (and we will rejoice if/when we can flush our toilet ) !!!

 Revelation 7:13-17

God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.  (v.17)

Loving God, thank you for your promise of the kingdom to come and for empowering our work in the kingdom now.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lutheran Services in America

1 Chronicles 11:1-9; Psalm 95

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mark, Evangelist:  Mark 1:1-15 The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me.  (v.7) God, strengthen me to serve you willingly, faithfully, and humbl...

Mark, Evangelist

 Mark 1:1-15

The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me.  (v.7)

God, strengthen me to serve you willingly, faithfully, and humbly in all of my life's roles.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People who serve without recognition

Psalm 57: Isaiah 52:7-10; 2 Timothy 4:6-11, 18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What would Jesus do ?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What would Jesus do ?:  Mark 6:30-34 He said, " . . . rest a while." . . . {But then} he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them. (vv.31,34 Com...

What would Jesus do ?

 Mark 6:30-34

He said, " . . . rest a while." . . . {But then} he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them. (vv.31,34

Compassionate God, show me how to respond like Jesus to the things you place on my to-do list.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Crisis hotline callers and responders

Genesis 48:8-19; Psalm 23

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Speak up !

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Speak up !:  Acts 4:1-4 {The leaders} came to them, much annoyed because they were teaching the people.  (vv. 1-2) God, help me join your Son to speak u...

Speak up !

 Acts 4:1-4

{The leaders} came to them, much annoyed because they were teaching the people.  (vv. 1-2)

God, help me join your Son to speak up with all your children who suffer from injustices.  Amen.

Prayer concern: ELCA e-Advocacy

Genesis 46:28 --- 47:6; Psalm 23

Come to the table

 Psalm 23

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.  (v.5)

Lord, lead me to your table now.  Let me not wait for eternity to dine with all your children.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Dialogue groups seeking understanding

Genesis 30:25-43; Acts 3:17-26

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Listen and believe

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Listen and believe:  Mark 16:9-18 {Jesus} upbraided them . . . because they had not believed those who saw him.  (v.14) God, as St. Francis of Assisi prayed, he...

About the writers

 April 16-30

Mary Simonson Clark began her professional career as an occupational therapist and later received dual graduate degrees in theology and social work community practice, which she uses as a social work adjunct professor and field instructor with Augsburg University, Minneapolis.  She and her husband attend Immanuel Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

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Listen and believe

 Mark 16:9-18

{Jesus} upbraided them . . . because they had not believed those who saw him.  (v.14)

God, as St. Francis of Assisi prayed, help us seek to understand more than to be understood.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People who are unheard or disbelieved

Proverbs (:1-6; Psalm 150

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Love allows choice

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Love allows choice:  2 John 1-6 Love one another . . . This is the commandment . . . you must walk in it. (vv. 5-6) Gracious God, thank you for allowing us choi...

Love allows choice

 2 John 1-6

Love one another . . . This is the commandment . . . you must walk in it. (vv. 5-6)

Gracious God, thank you for allowing us choice.  Help us allow our neighbors choice as we love them.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lutheran World Relief's partnerships

Psalm 150;  Hosea 5:15 --- 6:6

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Forgive to live and love

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Forgive to live and love:  1 John 3:10-16 Whoever does not love abides in death.  (v.14) Loving god, as you forgive me in Jesus, help me to forgive so I can live to l...

Forgive to live and love

 1 John 3:10-16

Whoever does not love abides in death.  (v.14)

Loving god, as you forgive me in Jesus, help me to forgive so I can live to love my neighbors.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Trauma victims who endeavor to forgive

Psalm 150;  Jeremiah 30:1-11a

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Serve with one another

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Serve with one another: Luke 22:24-30 The greatest among you must become . . . like one who serves.  (v.26) God, we know you created everyone with abilities.  Help ...

Serve with one another

Luke 22:24-30

The greatest among you must become . . . like one who serves.  (v.26)

God, we know you created everyone with abilities.  Help us serve together as Christ commanded.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  ELCA Global Mission accompaniment work

Psalm 4:  Acts 3:1-10

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Abide in Christ:  1 John 2:26-28 And now, little children, abide in him.  (v.28) Gracious God, whatever problems we face, help us abide in you as you abide i...

Abide in Christ

 1 John 2:26-28

And now, little children, abide in him.  (v.28)

Gracious God, whatever problems we face, help us abide in you as you abide in us.  In Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People without a safe place to live

Psalm 4; Daniel 10:2-19

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Help me, O God

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Help me, O God:  Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.  (v.1) Good and gracious God, thank you for hearing me when I call to you.  In your loving name.  Am...

Help me, O God

 Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.  (v.1)

Good and gracious God, thank you for hearing me when I call to you.  In your loving name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those grieving the loss of employment

Daniel 9:1-19; 1 John 2:18-25

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Shelter and protection

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Shelter and protection:  Isaiah 26:1-15 Trust in the Lord forever, for in  the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.  (v.4) Sheltering God, thank you for loving me...

Shelter and protection

 Isaiah 26:1-15

Trust in the Lord forever, for in  the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.  (v.4)

Sheltering God, thank you for loving me, protecting me, and providing for me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People working or playing in water today

Psalm 135; Mark 12:18-27

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Song and dance

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Song and dance:  Psalm 135 Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.  (v.3) Faithful God, we praise you for your goodness and thank you for your gracious love....

Song and dance

 Psalm 135

Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.  (v.3)

Faithful God, we praise you for your goodness and thank you for your gracious love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Camp counselors

Daniel 6:1-28; John 2:12-17

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Compassion:  1 John 2:3-11 I am writing you a new commandment that is true in him and in you.  (v.8) Compassionate Lord, thank you for your grace that h...

Compassion

 1 John 2:3-11

I am writing you a new commandment that is true in him and in you.  (v.8)

Compassionate Lord, thank you for your grace that helps me love as you love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Medical professionals, first responders, and essential workers

Psalm 135; Daniel 3:1-30

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Second Sunday of Easter:  John 20:19-31 Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." (v.26) Comforting God, thank you for Christ, our pea...

About the writers

April 1-15

Derrick Fallon is an ELCA pastor currently serving St. Michaels's Lutheran Church in New Canaan, Connecticut, where he lives with his wife Pam.  He enjoys writing, reading, running, and visiting with his adult children.

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Second Sunday of Easter

 John 20:19-31

Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." (v.26)

Comforting God, thank you for Christ, our peace, who empowers us to move forward into your new beginning.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling with fear and anxiety

Psalm 133; Acts 4:32-35; 1John 1:1 - - - 2:2

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Precious love: Psalm 133 How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! (v.1) Precious Lord, thank you for blessing me so that I may...

Precious love

Psalm 133

How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! (v.1)

Precious Lord, thank you for blessing me so that I may bless others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Food bank volunteers and those whom they serve

Daniel 2:24-49; John 12:44-50

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Anointed to do good

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Anointed to do good:  Acts 10:34-43 God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; [and] he went about doing good. (v.38) Gracious God, help...

Anointed to do good

 Acts 10:34-43

God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; [and] he went about doing good. (v.38)

Gracious God, help me to be on the lookout for opportunities to do good.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern: ELCA world Hunger

Psalm 98: Isaiah 42:5-9

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Step by step:  Acts 2:42-47 All who believed were together and had all things in common.  (v.44) Loving God, thank you for today's rising and your pro...

Step by step

 Acts 2:42-47

All who believed were together and had all things in common.  (v.44)

Loving God, thank you for today's rising and your promise to make all things new, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  New believers

Prayer concern:  New believers

Psalm 133; Daniel 1:1-21

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mourning into dancing

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mourning into dancing:  Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.  (v.24) Beautiful Savior, thank you for heli...

Mourning into dancing

 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.  (v.24)

Beautiful Savior, thank you for heling me smile, sing, and dance in rfesponse to all you have done.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Caregivers and those they serve

Song of Solomon 3:1-11; Mark 16:1-8

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What will be

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What will be:  1 Corinthians 15:35-49 You do not sow the body that is to be, but a bare seed.  (v.37) God of wonder, help me to see signs of resurrection ...

What will be

 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

You do not sow the body that is to be, but a bare seed.  (v.37)

God of wonder, help me to see signs of resurrection and new life around me today.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Florists

Genesis 1:20 --- 2:4a; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Easter Monday:  Matthew 28:9-15a Tell my brothers to go to Galilee;  there they will see me.  (v.10) God of blessing, thank you for including me in your wo...

Easter Monday

 Matthew 28:9-15a

Tell my brothers to go to Galilee;  there they will see me.  (v.10)

God of blessing, thank you for including me in your work of loving and blessing the world.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Confirmation teachers, mentors, and students

Psalm 16:8-11; Daniel 12:1-3; Acts 2:14, 22b-32

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Vigil of Easter:  Romans 6:3-11 ... so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead . . . we too might walk in newness of life.  (v.4) God of new life, walk...

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Vigil of Easter:  Romans 6:3-11 ... so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead . . . we too might walk in newness of life.  (v.4) God of new life, walk...

Vigil of Easter

 Romans 6:3-11

... so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead . . . we too might walk in newness of life.  (v.4)

God of new life, walk with me and remind me of your promises today, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Storytellers

Daniel 3:1-29; John 20:1-18

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Good Friday:  John 18:1 - - - 19:42 Now there was a garden in the place where he was crucified.  (19:41) Faithful God, thank you for sights and sounds of...

Good Friday

 John 18:1 - - - 19:42

Now there was a garden in the place where he was crucified.  (19:41)

Faithful God, thank you for sights and sounds of life reminding me of your life-giving presence.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Farmers, gardeners, and landscapers

Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13 - - - Hebrews 10:16-25

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Maundy Thursday:  John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.  (v.1) Jesus our healer, thank you for loving us...

Maundy Thursday

 John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.  (v.1)

Jesus our healer, thank you for loving us who are in the world, and forloving us completely.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Nurses

Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26