Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: He changed the question

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: He changed the question:  Luke 10:25-37 Which of these . . . was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?  (v.36) God, show me the pictures of m...

He changed the question

 Luke 10:25-37

Which of these . . . was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?  (v.36)

God, show me the pictures of mercy I'm not yet seeing.  Then help me to do likewise.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Attorneys and paralegals

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Grace is a gift

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Grace is a gift:  Romans 3:21-31 They are now justified by {God's} grace . . . through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.  (v.24) Lord, by grace alo...

Grace is a gift

 Romans 3:21-31

They are now justified by {God's} grace . . . through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.  (v.24)

Lord, by grace alone you have brought me into your kingdom.  Let all I do be a sign of thanks.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who work in theater

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Simon and Jude, Apostles:  John 14:21-27 Those who love me will keep my word . . . and we will come to them and make our home with them.  (v.23) God, may my home be a...

Simon and Jude, Apostles

 John 14:21-27

Those who love me will keep my word . . . and we will come to them and make our home with them.  (v.23)

God, may my home be a hospitable place for you . . . one where you are made known.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  ELCA missionaries serving abroad

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Bless me so that . . .

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Bless me so that . . .:  Psalm 119:17-24 Deal bountifully with your servant, so that I may live and observe your word.  (v.17) God of abundance, bless me so that I ...

Bless me so that . . .

 Psalm 119:17-24

Deal bountifully with your servant, so that I may live and observe your word.  (v.17)

God of abundance, bless me so that I can multiply my offerings to you, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hymnwriters and church musicians

The grace of work

 Acts 9:32-35

Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you;  get up and make your bed!"  (v.34)

God of healing, use me to guide those in need toward wholeness of life.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in recovery from addiction

Signs of truthfulness

 Exodus 4:1-17

Then Moses answered, "But suppose they do not believe me or listen to me."  (v.1)

Dear Jesus, give me courage and insight to bear witness to you through my words and deeds.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Social workers

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost . . . Lectionary 30

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost . . . Lectionary 30:  Mark 10:46-52 But he cried out even more loudly.  "Son of David, have mercy on me!"  (v.48) Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living ...

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The ministry of intercession:  Mark 8:22-26 Some people brought a blind man to {Jesus} and begged him to touch him.  (v.22) Lord of life, show me how to be an instrument ...

Time after Pentecost . . . Lectionary 30

 Mark 10:46-52

But he cried out even more loudly.  "Son of David, have mercy on me!"  (v.48)

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People who are busy or distracted

The ministry of intercession

 Mark 8:22-26

Some people brought a blind man to {Jesus} and begged him to touch him.  (v.22)

Lord of life, show me how to be an instrument in your mission of healing.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Ambulance drivers

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Speaking up: Jeremiah 26:12-19 This man does not deserve . . . death, for he has spoken to us in the name of the Lord.  (v.16) Holy One, empower me to sp...

Speaking up

Jeremiah 26:12-19

This man does not deserve . . . death, for he has spoken to us in the name of the Lord.  (v.16)

Holy One, empower me to speak up for the innocent and the wrongly accused.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The work of the ELCA Advocacy

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Waiting for the rain:  Psalm 128 Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the watercourses in the Negeb.  (v.4) God, help me to press on with my work, trusting that you...

Waiting for the rain

 Psalm 128

Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the watercourses in the Negeb.  (v.4)

God, help me to press on with my work, trusting that you will fill my watercourses again.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Desert ecosystems

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The real test

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The real test:  Psalm 37:23-40 Wait for the Lord, and keep to his way, and he will exalt you.  (v.34) Faithful God, keep me true to your commandments, even...

The real test

 Psalm 37:23-40

Wait for the Lord, and keep to his way, and he will exalt you.  (v.34)

Faithful God, keep me true to your commandments, even when others around me ignore them.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Youth resisting peer pressure

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: When we Hide

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: When we Hide:  1 Samuel 10:17-25 And the Lord said, "See, he has hidden himself among the baggage."  (v.22) God, forgive me when I hide from you...

When we Hide

 1 Samuel 10:17-25

And the Lord said, "See, he has hidden himself among the baggage."  (v.22)

God, forgive me when I hide from you.  Give me courage to answer your call, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are afraid to serve

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Luke, Evangelist:  Luke 1:1-4;24:44-53 I too decided . . . to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus.  (1:3) God, I am in awe that in Jes...

Luke, Evangelist

 Luke 1:1-4;24:44-53

I too decided . . . to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus.  (1:3)

God, I am in awe that in Jesus you call me your friend.  How can I ever thank you enough!  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who don't know God as friend

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 29

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 29:  Mark 10:35-45 Whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all.  (v.44) Lord Jesus, you are the champion of humble service.  Help ...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 29

 Mark 10:35-45

Whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all.  (v.44)

Lord Jesus, you are the champion of humble service.  Help me to be great in love, like you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Civic and service clubs

PS:  Two deaths in our home Energizer bunnies :)

Writer Oct 16-31, 2021

Mark D. Williamson

is pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Dodgeville, Wisconsin.  He and his wife, Jennifer, a fund raiser, are parents to two young girls.  Together they relish being planted in the beautiful Drift less region with all the natural recreation, arts, and culture it offers.

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Divine service:  Luke 22:24-30 But I am among you as one who serves.  (v.27) Gracious God, how amazing that you stoop to serve me!  Make me too a sacrament ...

Divine service

 Luke 22:24-30

But I am among you as one who serves.  (v.27)

Gracious God, how amazing that you stoop to serve me!  Make me too a sacrament of your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Ministers of word and sacrament

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Stay here:  Psalm 91:9-16 When they call to me, I will answer them;  I will be with them in trouble.  (v.15) God, thank you for being with us when we c...

Stay here

 Psalm 91:9-16

When they call to me, I will answer them;  I will be with them in trouble.  (v.15)

God, thank you for being with us when we call, and when we don't know what words to offer.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Parents of young children

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Make a wish

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Make a wish:  Romans 15:7-13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope.  (v.13) God, our beginning...

Make a wish

 Romans 15:7-13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope.  (v.13)

God, our beginning and end:  May we find ourselves rooted in your love, and open to sharing our faith.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are eager to hear a word of hope

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Caring for our neighbors

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Caring for our neighbors:  Luke 16:19-31 And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores.  (v.20) Gracious God, we don't know where life will tak...

Caring for our neighbors

 Luke 16:19-31

And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores.  (v.20)

Gracious God, we don't know where life will take us.  Teach us to reach out to others along the way.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Social workers

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:  Psalm 26 ... singing aloud a song of thanksgiving, and telling all your wondrous deeds.  (v.7) God, you sing to us a song of love.  Open ou...

Singing God's song

 Psalm 26

... singing aloud a song of thanksgiving, and telling all your wondrous deeds.  (v.7)

God, you sing to us a song of love.  Open our lips to proclaim the greatness of that gift.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Worship leaders

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

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

My Prayer for today

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: New traditions:  Matthew 15:1-9 And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?  (v.3) All-knowing God, search our hearts and fi...

New traditions

 Matthew 15:1-9

And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?  (v.3)

All-knowing God, search our hearts and fill us with desire to live justly and mercifully.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Teachers, students, school workers, and administrators

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Counting the summers

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Counting the summers:  Psalm 90:12-17 So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.  (v.12) God of tiny moments and grand adventures, help us see a...

Counting the summers

 Psalm 90:12-17

So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.  (v.12)

God of tiny moments and grand adventures, help us see all our days as your precious gifts.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children in the foster-care system

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Joined with God:  Deuteronomy 5:1-21 The Lord our God made a covenant with us>  (v.2) As you walk with us, Lord, open our eyes to your presence.  In Jesus...

Joined with God

 Deuteronomy 5:1-21

The Lord our God made a covenant with us>  (v.2)

As you walk with us, Lord, open our eyes to your presence.  In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Sunday school teachers and faith formation leaders

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Listening for God's voice

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Listening for God's voice:  Matthew 5:27-36 You have heard that it was said . . . (v.27) God, keep us turning to you for guidance and understanding.   May your word en...

Listening for God's voice

 Matthew 5:27-36

You have heard that it was said . . . (v.27)

God, keep us turning to you for guidance and understanding.   May your word enliven our spirits.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People struggling in their relationships

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Milk or Juice ?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Milk or Juice ?:  Jeremiah 3:12-14 I will not be angry forever.  Only acknowledge your guilt.  (vv. 12-13) Loving God, thank you for the unending ways you of...

Milk or Juice ?

 Jeremiah 3:12-14

I will not be angry forever.  Only acknowledge your guilt.  (vv. 12-13)

Loving God, thank you for the unending ways you offer us life and forgiveness.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those seeking forgiveness

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A generous God:  Psalm 112 It is well with those who deal generously and lend.  (v.5) Bountiful God, open our hearts to see your presence in all whom we mee...

A generous God

 Psalm 112

It is well with those who deal generously and lend.  (v.5)

Bountiful God, open our hearts to see your presence in all whom we meet.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The work of Lutheran World Relief

PS:  My two energizer bunnies died ...  I'm still alive :)

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 27

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 27:  Mark 10:2-16 And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.  (v.16) Welcoming God, thank you for your open arms...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 27

 Mark 10:2-16

And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.  (v.16)

Welcoming God, thank you for your open arms.  Help me to show that same welcome to others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those feeling misunderstood

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A deep cleaning

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A deep cleaning:  Luke 16:14-18 But God knows your hearts.  (v.15) Draw near to me, God, as I rest in you and find comfort in your word.  Amen. Prayer concer...

A deep cleaning

 Luke 16:14-18

But God knows your hearts.  (v.15)

Draw near to me, God, as I rest in you and find comfort in your word.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People feeling disconnected from God

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Where the Spirit sings

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Where the Spirit sings:  Romans 8:1-11 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free.  (v.2) Spirit God, keep blowing across this world.  Teach...

Writers

Oct 1-15

Kimberly Knowle-Zeller is an ordained ELCA pastor, mother of two, and spouse of an ELCA pastor.  She lives with her family in Cole Camp, Missouri.  You can read her writing at kimberlyknowlezeller.com

 

Where the Spirit sings

 Romans 8:1-11

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free.  (v.2)

Spirit God, keep blowing across this world.  Teach us to be a force of good for others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who protect and preserve our land