Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A perfect response

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A perfect response:  Mark 9:14-29 The father of a child cried out, "I believe; help my unbelief!"  (v.24) O God, I believe;  help my unbelief.  In the...

A perfect response

 Mark 9:14-29

The father of a child cried out, "I believe; help my unbelief!"  (v.24)

O God, I believe;  help my unbelief.  In the name of Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children and adults with disabilities

2 Kings 20:1-11;  Psalm 88

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Peter and Paul, Apostles

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Peter and Paul, Apostles:  2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  (v.7) O God, may my life be a witnes...

Peter and Paul, Apostles

 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  (v.7)

O God, may my life be a witness to faith and encouragement for others.  In the name of Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Congregational leaders

Psalm 87:1-3, 5-7; John 21:15-19; Acts 12:1-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Faithful and suffering

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Faithful and suffering: Psalm 88 I am shut in so that I cannot escape; my eye grows dim through sorrow.  (vv. 8-9) O God, there is so much suffering and despair.  S...

Faithful and suffering

Psalm 88

I am shut in so that I cannot escape; my eye grows dim through sorrow.  (vv. 8-9)

O God, there is so much suffering and despair.  Send your Spirit, send me, to comfort and console.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People with mental illness

Leviticus 21:1-15; 2 Corinthians 8:15-24

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Identity and mission

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Identity and mission:  Luke 4:31-37 What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? . . . I know who you are, the Holy One of God.  (v.34) Help and guide me, O Go...

Identity and mission

 Luke 4:31-37

What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? . . . I know who you are, the Holy One of God.  (v.34)

Help and guide me, O God, as I grow in discipleship.  In the strong name of Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Dismantling systematic racism 

Psalm 30; Lamentations 2:18-22

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Faithful giving:  2 Corinthians 8:1-7 We want you to excel also in this generous undertaking.  (v.7) Spirit of God, inspire me to generously give as I am abl...

Faithful giving

 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

We want you to excel also in this generous undertaking.  (v.7)

Spirit of God, inspire me to generously give as I am able to graciously receive as I need.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Generous giving and gracious receiving

Psalm 30; Lamentations 2:1-12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: John the Baptist

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: John the Baptist:  Acts 13:13-26 O God, help me hear and respond to your calls to repentance and action.  In Christ's name.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Bold p...

John the Baptist

 Acts 13:13-26

O God, help me hear and respond to your calls to repentance and action.  In Christ's name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Bold preachers and leaders

Psalm 141; Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:57-80

FYI:  My batteries in my camera died ...  I'm still alive though :)

About the writers

June 16-30

Sue Edison-Swift is a semi-retired faith-based communicator.  A member of First Lutheran Church, she lives in Decorah, Iowa, with her husband, Paul Edison-Swift, and Sam-the Dog.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: There was calm

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: There was calm:  Mark 6:45-52 Then [Jesus] got into the boat with [the disciples] and the wind ceased.  (v.51) Thank you, O God, for your comforting presenc...

There was calm

 Mark 6:45-52

Then [Jesus] got into the boat with [the disciples] and the wind ceased.  (v.51)

Thank you, O God, for your comforting presence and saving power.  You are always with me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People living with serious illness

Joshua 10:1-14; Psalm 65

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All will be saved:  Acts 27:39-44 And so it was that all were brought safely to land.  (v. 44) O God, let my words and actions witness to your saving grace and...

All will be saved

 Acts 27:39-44

And so it was that all were brought safely to land.  (v. 44)

O God, let my words and actions witness to your saving grace and love.  In Christ's name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Prisoners and prison ministries

Exodus 9:13-35; Psalm 65

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Eat something:  Acts 27:13-38 Therefore I urge you to take some food, for it will help you survive.  (v.34) Sustaining God, in times of despair and fear, f...

Eat something

 Acts 27:13-38

Therefore I urge you to take some food, for it will help you survive.  (v.34)

Sustaining God, in times of despair and fear, fill me with your peace.  For Christ's sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Ministries of hospitality and service

Exodus 7:14-24; Psalm 65

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Saving Grace:  Psalm 107:23-32 They cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out from their distress.  (v.28) O God, for your steadfast gra...

Saving Grace

 Psalm 107:23-32

They cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out from their distress.  (v.28)

O God, for your steadfast grace, I give thanks and praise.  In Christ's name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People living in fear

Job 37:1-13; Luke 21:25-28

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Giving thanks:  Psalm 107:1-3 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good:  for his steadfast love endures forever.  (v.1) O God, your faithful love is with ...

Giving thanks

 Psalm 107:1-3

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good:  for his steadfast love endures forever.  (v.1)

O God, your faithful love is with me today and all days, For this I offer thanks and praise.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Worship planners and planning

Job 29:21 --- 30:15; Acts 21:1-16

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Farewell and Godspeed

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Farewell and Godspeed:  Acts 20:1-16 Paul sent for the disciples; and after encouraging them and saying farewell, he left.  (v.1) O God, help me receive and offer ...

Farewell and Godspeed

 Acts 20:1-16

Paul sent for the disciples; and after encouraging them and saying farewell, he left.  (v.1)

O God, help me receive and offer comfort during times of transition.  In the name of Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People preparing to leave a beloved community

Job 28:1-20; Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Worthy of trust

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Worthy of trust:  Psalm 52 I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever.  (v.8) Spirit of God, help me to do right and to right wrong.  In the name ...

Worthy of trust

 Psalm 52

I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever.  (v.8)

Spirit of God, help me to do right and to right wrong.  In the name of Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Advocates for justice

Jeremiah 22:1-9; Luke 6:43-45

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God dwells with us:  Revelation 21:22---22:5 I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb.  (21:22) God, help us know y...

God dwells with us

 Revelation 21:22---22:5

I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb.  (21:22)

God, help us know you are close, and that your Spirit dwells with us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those caring for aging parents

Psalm 52; Jeremiah 21:11-14

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: No distinctions:  Galatians 6:11-18 For neither circumcision no uncircumcision is anything;  but a new creation is everything!  (v.15) May the grace of the L...

No distinctions

 Galatians 6:11-18

For neither circumcision no uncircumcision is anything;  but a new creation is everything!  (v.15)

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with all people today.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who have felt excluded from the church

Psalm 52; Ezekiel 31:1-12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Give thanks always

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Give thanks always:  Psalm 92:1-4, 12 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High.  (v.1) God, help us to appreciate each o...

Give thanks always

 Psalm 92:1-4, 12

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

God, help us to appreciate each of our days, beginning to end.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who struggle with pain

2 Kings 14:1-14; Mark 4:1-20

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Barnabas, Apostle:  Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands o  them and sent them off.  (13:) Jesus, help us recognize all p...

Barnabas, Apostle

 Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3

Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands o  them and sent them off.  (13:)

Jesus, help us recognize all people as children of God and rejoice in the diversity of your church in mission.  Amen

Prayer concern:  Local evangelism committees

Psalm 112; Isaiah 42:5-12; Matthew 10:7-16

PS:  Sorry about the video .... my batteries died but I'm still alive :)

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mindful of mortals

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mindful of mortals:  Hebrews 2:5-9 What are human beings that you are mindful of them, or mortals, that you care for them?  (v.6) Jesus, help us to see and valu...

Mindful of mortals

 Hebrews 2:5-9

What are human beings that you are mindful of them, or mortals, that you care for them?  (v.6)

Jesus, help us to see and value the young and vulnerable among us as you did.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who mentor children

Genesis 3:14-24; Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A Kingdom divided

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A Kingdom divided:  Luke 11:14-28 Every kingdom divided against itself becomes a desert, and house falls on house.  (v.17) Gracious God, when we struggle to fi...

A Kingdom divided

 Luke 11:14-28

Every kingdom divided against itself becomes a desert, and house falls on house.  (v.17)

Gracious God, when we struggle to find common ground, unite us in your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those working to address climate change issues

Psalm 74; Isaiah 26:16--- 27:1

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Holy trouble:  1 Kings 18:17-40 When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, "Is it you, you troubler of Israel?"  (v.17) God, help us to speak the u...

Holy trouble

 1 Kings 18:17-40

When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, "Is it you, you troubler of Israel?"  (v.17)

God, help us to speak the unpopular, prophetic word, to be troublemakers in the name of Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who speak difficult truths

Psalm 74; Revelation 20:7-15

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Holding on to hope

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Holding on to hope:  Psalm 74 Yet God my King is from old, working salvation in the earth.  (v.12) God, even when the world seems fraught with destruction, fill...

Holding on to hope

 Psalm 74

Yet God my King is from old, working salvation in the earth.  (v.12)

God, even when the world seems fraught with destruction, fill us with your hope.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Those who have lost hope

1 Samuel 16:14-23; Revelation 20:1-6

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Just add manure

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Just add manure:  Luke 8:4-15 Some [seed] fell into good soil, and when it grew, it produced a hundredfold.  (v.8) Jesus, turn my challenges into fertile soi...

Just add manure

 Luke 8:4-15

Some [seed] fell into good soil, and when it grew, it produced a hundredfold.  (v.8)

Jesus, turn my challenges into fertile soil so I may receive your word and produce good fruit.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those whose work contributes to the food supply

Genesis 2:4b-14; Psalm 130

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: In heights and depths

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: In heights and depths:  Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.  Lord, hear my voice ! (vv. 1-2) God, in all things, help us look to you for hope.  Amen....

In heights and depths

 Psalm 130

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.  Lord, hear my voice ! (vv. 1-2)

God, in all things, help us look to you for hope.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are struggling with life's challenges

Deuteronomy 1:34-40; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Living as if the end is near

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Living as if the end is near:  1 Peter 4:7-19 The end of all things is near; therefore . . . maintain constant love for one another.  (vv.7-8) God, whatever each day brin...

Living as if the end is near

 1 Peter 4:7-19

The end of all things is near; therefore . . . maintain constant love for one another.  (vv.7-8)

God, whatever each day brings, help us to live with with gratitude and in love.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those facing the end of their days

Psalm 130; Isaiah 28: 9-13

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Reflecting Christ's light

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Reflecting Christ's light:  Mark 4:21-25 Is a lamp brought in to be put under the bushel basket . . . and not on the lampstand? (v.21) Jesus, let our belief become act...

Reflecting Christ's light

 Mark 4:21-25

Is a lamp brought in to be put under the bushel basket . . . and not on the lampstand? (v.21)

Jesus, let our belief become action to reflect your light in all that we say and do.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All who serve in elected office

Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 20

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Visit of Mary to Elizabeth

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Visit of Mary to Elizabeth:  Luke 1:39-45 Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.  (v.41) Faithful God, may we too be Spirit-led and carry the hope of Jesus wherever...

Visit of Mary to Elizabeth

 Luke 1:39-45

Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.  (v.41)

Faithful God, may we too be Spirit-led and carry the hope of Jesus wherever we go.  In his name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Families anticipating childbirth

1 Samuel 2:1-10; Psalm 112; Romans 12:9-16b