Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: In every corner of creation

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: In every corner of creation:  Psalm 84 My soul longs . . . for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.  (v.2) God, we worship and a...

In every corner of creation

 Psalm 84

My soul longs . . . for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.  (v.2)

God, we worship and adore you.  Show us how you inhabit every corner of creation.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The health of our planet

1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 56; 1 Corinthians 2:6-15

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: Luke 4:21-30 But he passed through the midst of them and went on his way.  (v.30) Help us, O Lord, to remember that with you there are no ou...

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Luke 4:21-30

But he passed through the midst of them and went on his way.  (v.30)

Help us, O Lord, to remember that with you there are no outsiders.  We pray in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All who work for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

 

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Noisy gongs and clanging cymbals

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Noisy gongs and clanging cymbals:  1 Corinthians 13:1-13 If I . . . do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.  (v.1) Help me, O God, to know how best to love ...

Noisy gongs and clanging cymbals

 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

If I . . . do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.  (v.1)

Help me, O God, to know how best to love in any given situation.  In Jesus' name.  Amen

Prayer concern: ELCA World Hunger ministry

2 Chronicles 36:11-21; Psalm 71:1-6; John 1:43-51

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's righteous work:  Psalm 71:1-6 In your righteousness deliver me.  (v.2) From our birth to our dying day, O God, may our praise "be continually of you.&q...

God's righteous work

 Psalm 71:1-6

In your righteousness deliver me.  (v.2)

From our birth to our dying day, O God, may our praise "be continually of you."  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Youth and family ministers

2 Chronicles 35:20-27; Acts 19:1-10

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Only a boy

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Only a boy:  Jeremiah 1:4-10 I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy.  (v.6) Loving God, as you embrace all your children, help us love and serv...

Only a boy

 Jeremiah 1:4-10

I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy.  (v.6)

Loving God, as you embrace all your children, help us love and serve with abandon and joy.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who serve, teach, and protect children

2 Chronicles 34:1-7; Psalm 71:1-6; Acts 10:44-48

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The evening news

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The evening news: Luke 21:10-19 There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues.  (v.11) Loving Creator, you call us to trust you i...

The evening news

Luke 21:10-19

There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues.  (v.11)

Loving Creator, you call us to trust you in all circumstances.  We believe; help our unbelief.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All who suffer from natural disasters

Jeremiah 36:27-32; Psalm 119:89-96; Luke 4:38-44

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Conversion of Paul

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Conversion of Paul:  Acts 9:1-22 And after taking some food, he regained his strength.  (v.9 19) Bread of Life, Jesus Christ, feed us now and evermore.  Amen. P...

Conversion of Paul

 Acts 9:1-22

And after taking some food, he regained his strength.  (v.9 19)

Bread of Life, Jesus Christ, feed us now and evermore.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel spiritually hungry

Galatians 1:11-24; Psalm 67: Luke 21:10-19

Conversion of Paul

Acts 9:1-22

And after taking dome food, he regained his strength.  (v.19)

Bread of Life, Jesus Christ, feed us now and evermore.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel spiritually hungry

Galatians 1:11-24; Psalm 67; Luke 21:10-19

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: From persecutor to proclaimer

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: From persecutor to proclaimer: Galatians 1:11-24 The one who formerly was persecuting us is now proclaiming the faith he once tried to destroy.  (v.23) O Lord, open my lip...

From persecutor to proclaimer

Galatians 1:11-24

The one who formerly was persecuting us is now proclaiming the faith he once tried to destroy.  (v.23)

O Lord, open my lips, that my mouth may proclaim your praise.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All whose daily work proclaims forgiveness

Jeremiah 36:1-10; Psalm 119:89-96; 1 Corinthians 14:1-12

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Third Sunday after Epiphany

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Third Sunday after Epiphany:  Luke 4:14-21 Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.  (v.21) Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.  Amen. Prayer conc...

Third Sunday after Epiphany

 Luke 4:14-21

Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.  (v.21)

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All who work for the dignity of people everywhere

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All thumbs:  1 Corinthians 12:12-31a As it is, there are many members, yet one body.  (v.20) God, help me see in each person your creativity and the won...

All thumbs

 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

As it is, there are many members, yet one body.  (v.20)

God, help me see in each person your creativity and the wonder of all they offer to the world.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Thanksgiving for diversity of people and nations

Nehemiah 5:1-13; Psalm 19; Luke 2:39-52

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Altars everywhere:  Psalm 19 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.  (v.7) God, we are not worthy for you to dwell in us; yet you do so nonetheless...

Altars everywhere

 Psalm 19

The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.  (v.7)

God, we are not worthy for you to dwell in us; yet you do so nonetheless.  For that we give thanks.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who have not yet heard the word of God

Nehemiah 2:1-10; Romans 12:1-8

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Law all day long

 Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

{Ezra} read from {the law} . . . from early morning until midday.  (v.3)

Holy One, you are the complete summary of the law, perfected in love.  We pray in your name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  That judges, lawyers, and court workers serve justly

Isaiah 61:1-7; Psalm 19; Romans 7:1-6

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Liberating Waters:  1 Corinthians 10:1-5 And all passed through the sea.  (v.1) Blessed Jesus, your death and resurrection bring us new life in baptism.  We th...

Liberating Waters

 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

And all passed through the sea.  (v.1)

Blessed Jesus, your death and resurrection bring us new life in baptism.  We thank you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those preparing for baptism

Song of Solomon 4:9 .  . . 5:1; Psalm 145; Luke 5:33-39

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Confessions of Peter

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Confessions of Peter:  Matthew 16:13-19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.  (v.19) Risen One, thank you for unlocking your love for all.  In your ...

Confessions of Peter

 Matthew 16:13-19

I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.  (v.19)

Risen One, thank you for unlocking your love for all.  In your name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Pope Francis and our Roman Catholic siblings

Acts 4:8-13; Psalm 18:1-6, 16-19; Corinthians 10:1-5

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Treasured forever:  Acts 4:8-13 The stone that was rejected . . . has become the cornerstone.  (v.11) Thank you, God, for treasuring me.  May I in turn treasur...

Treasured forever

 Acts 4:8-13

The stone that was rejected . . . has become the cornerstone.  (v.11)

Thank you, God, for treasuring me.  May I in turn treasure others, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Those in prison, on the streets, or alone

Isaiah 54:1-8; Psalm 145; Romans 12:9-21

Paul Hoffman

 January 16-31

Paul Hoffman of Mukilteo, Washington, is a retired ELCA pastor who writes, teaches, and mentors the newly ordained across the church.

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Second Sunday after Epiphany:  John 2:1-11 Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water."  And they filled them up to the brim.  (v.7) As you, Lord, have freel...

Second Sunday after Epiphany

 John 2:1-11

Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water."  And they filled them up to the brim.  (v.7)

As you, Lord, have freely and abundantly given, may we also give with joy and gladness.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those living in poverty

Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All for the common good

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All for the common good: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.  (v.7) God, by your Spirit use our gifts to serv...

All for the common good

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.  (v.7)

God, by your Spirit use our gifts to serve our neighbors in their need and to proclaim your kingdom.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lutheran Outdoor Ministries

Jeremiah 4:1-4; Psalm 36:5-10; Luke 11:14-23

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Expansive and steadfast

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Expansive and steadfast:  Psalm 36:5-10 Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.  (v.5) God of all creation, you are fai...

Expansive and steadfast

 Psalm 36:5-10

Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.  (v.5)

God of all creation, you are faithful and good.  Help us put our trust wholeheartedly in you today.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Meteorologists and climatologists

Jeremiah 3:19-25; 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A new name

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A new name:  Isaiah 62:1-5 You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate.  (v.4) God, help us hear your truth tod...

A new name

 Isaiah 62:1-5

You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate.  (v.4)

God, help us hear your truth today:  that you call us Beloved, Redeemed, Precious.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who need a new beginning

Jeremiah 3:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; Acts 8:18-24

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The gift of the Holy Spirit

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The gift of the Holy Spirit:  Acts 8:14-17 The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.  (v.15) Father in heaven, for Jesus' sake, ...

The gift of the Holy Spirit

 Acts 8:14-17

The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.  (v.15)

Father in heaven, for Jesus' sake, stir up in us the gift of your Spirit today.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Youth directors and mentors

Numbers 27:1-11; Psalm 106:1-12; Luke 11:33-36

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The voice of the Lord:  Psalm 29 May the Lord give strength to his people!  May the Lord bless his people with peace!  (v.11) Prayer concern:  Speech pathologists ...

The voice of the Lord

 Psalm 29

May the Lord give strength to his people!  May the Lord bless his people with peace!  (v.11)

Prayer concern:  Speech pathologists

Judges 5:12-21; Psalm 106:1-12; 1 John 5:13-21

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: You are mine

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: You are mine:  Isaiah 43:1-7 Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;  I have called you by name, you are mine.  (v.1) Holy God, help us to trust you in all ...

You are mine

 Isaiah 43:1-7

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;  I have called you by name, you are mine.  (v.1)

Holy God, help us to trust you in all life's struggles and to find our strength in you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospice caregivers

Judges 4:1-16; Psalm 106:1-12; Ephesians 6:10-17

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Baptism of Our Lord:  See the previous post for the text.  Sorry about that

Baptism of Our Lord

 See the previous post for the text.  Sorry about that

Baptism of Our Lord

 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.  (v.22)

God of love, help me listen to your voice above all others today, to the glory of your name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Mental health professionals

Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Included i n the promise

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Included i n the promise:  Ephesians 3:1-12 The Gentiles have become fellow heirs . . . and sharers in the promise of Christ jesus through the gospel.  (v.6) God of a...

Included i n the promise

 Ephesians 3:1-12

The Gentiles have become fellow heirs . . . and sharers in the promise of Christ jesus through the gospel.  (v.6)

God of all, help my life speak of your abundant love for everyone, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Baptismal sponsors

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15; Psalm 29; 1 Corinthians 2:11-16

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Let your light shine

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Let your light shine:  Isaiah 69:1-6 Arise, shine; for your light has come.  (v.1) Jesus, you are the everlasting light.  Shine through me today, for your sake.  ...

Let your light shine

 Isaiah 69:1-6

Arise, shine; for your light has come.  (v.1)

Jesus, you are the everlasting light.  Shine through me today, for your sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those wondering about their career path

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11; Psalm 29; 1 Corinthians 2:1-10

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Epiphany of our Lord: Matthew 2:1-12 They saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage.  (v.11) Jesus, you are the light of this wo...

Epiphany of our Lord

Matthew 2:1-12

They saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage.  (v.11)

Jesus, you are the light of this world.  Shine in and through your people today.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People who reveal Christ to us

Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7,10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All God's Children:  Ephesians 1:3-14 He destined us for adoption as his children . . . according to the good pleasure of his will. (v.5) Loving God, through Je...

All God's Children

 Ephesians 1:3-14

He destined us for adoption as his children . . . according to the good pleasure of his will. (v.5)

Loving God, through Jesus you claim each of us as your child. Hallelujah!  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those awaiting adoption

Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 72; John 1:[1-9] 10-18

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All sorts of reasons

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All sorts of reasons:  Psalm 147:12-20 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion! (v.12) God, you are worthy of our praise.  Keep our eyes open to all...

All sorts of reasons

 Psalm 147:12-20

Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem!

Praise your God, O Zion! (v.12)

God, you are worthy of our praise.  Keep our eyes open to all the ways you care for us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Poets and songwriters

Isaiah 6:1-5; Psalm 72; Acts 7:44-53

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Gladness for sorrow

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Gladness for sorrow:  Jeremiah 31:7-14 I will turn their mourning into joy - - - and give them gladness for sorrow.  (v.13) God, when we are overwhelmed by grief...

Gladness for sorrow

 Jeremiah 31:7-14

I will turn their mourning into joy - - - and give them gladness for sorrow.  (v.13)

God, when we are overwhelmed by grief and sadness, remind us of your redeeming love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those mourning the death of a spouse or partner

Job 42:1-17; Psalm 72;  Luke 8:16-21

Gladness for sorrow

 Jeremiah 31:7-14

I will turn their mourning into joy . . . and give them gladness for sorrow.  (v.13)

God, when we are overwhelmed by grief and sadness, remind us of your redeeming love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those mourning the death of a spouse or partner

Job 42:10-17; Psalm 72; Luke 8:16-21

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Second Sunday of Christmas:  John 1:[1-9] 10-18 From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.  (v.16) Jesus, help our lives reflect the grace and love you h...

Second Sunday of Christmas

 John 1:[1-9] 10-18

From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.  (v.16)

Jesus, help our lives reflect the grace and love you have shown us.  In your name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Postal workers and delivery drivers

Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14

Writer - Kari van Wakeren

January 1-15

Kari is a wife, mom, and associate at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Minnesota.  She is the author of Unbalanced but Centered;' Tending to your heart in the Frenzy of Life (self-pub.'2020) and the children's book Bubble Wrap girl (Beaver's Pond, 2017)  Learn more about Kari at

www.karivanwakeren.com

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Name of Jesus

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Name of Jesus:  Luke 2:15-21 And he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.  (v.21) Lord, thank you for naming a...

Name of Jesus

 Luke 2:15-21

And he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.  (v.21)

Lord, thank you for naming and claiming us as your children.  Remind us of that identity today.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Obstetricians, doulas, and midwives

Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Philippians 2:5-11