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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Upside down:  Revelation 5:11-14 To the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might! (v.13) Jesus, our Lamb, we give you all the blessing, honor, and ...

Upside down

 Revelation 5:11-14

To the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might! (v.13)

Jesus, our Lamb, we give you all the blessing, honor, and glory, forever and ever.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel powerless

Psalm 30; Genesis 18:1-8; Luke 14:12-14

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Into the pit

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Into the pit: Psalm 30 Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.  (v.5) "O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have...

Into the pit

Psalm 30

Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.  (v.5)

"O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me" (v.2)  In Jesus' name I thank you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are ill

Isaiah 6:1-4; Revelation 4:1-11

 

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Enemies and comfort zones

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Enemies and comfort zones:  Acts 9:1-6 [7-20] The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias."  He answered, "Here I am Lord."  (v.10) Open our hearts ...

Enemies and comfort zones

 Acts 9:1-6 [7-20]

The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias."  He answered, "Here I am Lord."  (v.10)

Open our hearts to your call, O God, and help us to follow you in faith, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those persecuted for their faith

Psalm 30; Isaiah 5:11-17; Revelation 3:14-22

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's job or mine ?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's job or mine ?:  Luke 12:4-12 Do not worry about how you are to defend yourselves or what you are to say.  (v.11) God, you are our help, salvation, comfort,...

God's job or mine ?

 Luke 12:4-12

Do not worry about how you are to defend yourselves or what you are to say.  (v.11)

God, you are our help, salvation, comfort, and defense.  Help us to trust you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are unjustly incarcerated

Psalm 122; Esther 9:1-5, 18-23

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not just the band

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not just the band:  Psalm 150 Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!  Praise the Lord!  (v.6) Thank you, God, for your mighty deeds!  We join the joyful...

Not just the band

 Psalm 150

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!  Praise the Lord!  (v.6)

Thank you, God, for your mighty deeds!  We join the joyful praise all around us, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Music teachers and all creation

Psalm 122; Esther 8:1-17; Revelation 2:8-11

Katie Escalante

April 16-30

Katie Escalante is an ELCA pastor who serves at Faith Evangelical Lutheran in Waconia, Minnesota.  She lives with her husband and two sons in Chaska, and together they love to play outside, go exploring, and soak up family time.

 

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 beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.  (v.1) Jesus Christ, Son of God, open our hearts to your good ne...

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 beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.  (v.1) Jesus Christ, Son of God, open our hearts to your good ne...

Mark, Evangelist

Mark 1:1-15

The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.  (v.1)

Jesus Christ, Son of God, open our hearts to your good news all around us.  In your name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling with fear and anxiety

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

 

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 Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" (v.28) Risen Christ, bring your peace to our hearts so we may know that ...

Second Sunday of Easter

 John 20:19-31

Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" (v.28)

Risen Christ, bring your peace to our hearts so we may know that you are near.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those for whom God feels distant

Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29; Revelation 1:4-8

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Held by God: Revelation 1:4-8 Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come.  (v.4) Thank you, God, for holding us all and the wo...

Held by God

Revelation 1:4-8

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come.  (v.4)

Thank you, God, for holding us all and the world in your hands, from the beginning to the end.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For parents of young children

Psalm 150; Samuel 17:32-51; Luke 24:36-40

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Outsiders and outcasts

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Outsiders and outcasts:  Psalm 118:14-29 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.  (v.22) Give us your awareness, Jesus, of those on t...

Outsiders and outcasts

 Psalm 118:14-29

The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.  (v.22)

Give us your awareness, Jesus, of those on the margins, and your heart to go to them where they are.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For the least, last, lost, and lonely

Psalm 150; 1 Samuel 17:19-32; Acts 5:17-25

PS:  two deaths ...  energizer bunnies

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 6661...

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 6661...: Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: First fruits and sweet corn :  1 Corinthians 15:19-26 In fact Christ has been raised fr...

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: First fruits and sweet corn

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: First fruits and sweet corn:  1 Corinthians 15:19-26 In fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.  (v.20) Abundant God, new lif...

Good news travels fast

 Acts 5:27-32

We are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit.  (v.32)

God of inclusive grace and love, fill us with boldness as we live out your gospel in daily life.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lutheran World Relief

Psalm 150; 1 Samuel 17:1-23; Acts 5:12-16

First fruits and sweet corn

 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

In fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.  (v.20)

Abundant God, new life blooms, grace fills our hearts, and we trust the resurrection promise!  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For farmers and favorable weather

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Samuel 6:1-15; Luke 24:1-12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Even this day

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Even this day:  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) O God, you know our grief and pain. ...

Even this day

 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)

O God, you know our grief and pain.  Be especially close on tough days.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are grieving

Judges 4:17-23; 5:24-31a; Revelation 12:1-12

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's new creation:  Isaiah 65:17-25 I am about to create new heavens and a new earth . . . be glad and rejoice forever.  (vv. 17-18) Prayer concern:  For the h...

God's new creation

 Isaiah 65:17-25

I am about to create new heavens and a new earth . . . be glad and rejoice forever.  (vv. 17-18)

Prayer concern:  For the healing of creation

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Joshua 10:16-27; 1 Corinthians 5:8b-8

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Easter Day:  John 20:1-18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord." (v.18) God of new life, thank you for th...

Easter Day

 John 20:1-18

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

God of new life, thank you for this joyous day and the promise of resurrection.  Alleluia! Amen.

Prayer concern:  The worldwide church celebrating Easter

Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

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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 We have been united with him in a death like his.  (v.5) Faithful God, you are the beginning and the end;  from Genersis to R...

Vigil of Easter

 Romans 6:3-11

We have been united with him in a death like his.  (v.5)

Faithful God, you are the beginning and the end;  from Genersis to Revelation, you are with us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those whose death is near

Psalm 46; Genesis 7:1-5; 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13; 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:  Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 {Jesus} learned obedience through what he suffered; and . . . became the source of eternal salvation.  (5:8-9) Holy ...

Good Friday

 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9

{Jesus} learned obedience through what he suffered; and . . . became the source of eternal salvation.  (5:8-9)

Holy One, your suffering draws you close to ours.  Make us certain of your power to bring life from death.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospice patients

Isaiah 52:13 - - - Psalm 22; John 18:1 - - - 19:42

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 Jesus answered [Peter], "Unless I wash you, you have no share with me." (v.8) Holy Christ, as you live withi...

Maundy Thursday

 John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Jesus answered [Peter], "Unless I wash you, you have no share with me." (v.8)

Holy Christ, as you live within us, lead us in your way of love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Pastors and lay leaders in church

Exodus 12:1-4, (5-19), 11-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A meal that unifies

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A meal that unifies: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you.  (v.23) Dear Jesus, through your body and blood shared by ...

A meal that unifies

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you.  (v.23)

Dear Jesus, through your body and blood shared by all, bring us together in purpose and mission.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Confirmation students

Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 70; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 13:21-32

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A full measure of love

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A full measure of love:  Psalm 116:1-2; 12-19 I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.  (vv.14,18) Thank you, God, for your people worshipp...

A full measure of love

 Psalm 116:1-2; 12-19

I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.  (vv.14,18)

Thank you, God, for your people worshipping at church or in their homes.  Be with them in all places.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Homebound Christians

Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 71:1-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31;  John 12:20-36

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Everyone belongs:  Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14 This day shall be a day of remembrance for you.  You shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord.  (v.14) As yo...

Everyone belongs

 Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14

This day shall be a day of remembrance for you.  You shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord.  (v.14)

As your body on earth, loving Christ, make us your arms of welcome.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who long to be welcomed in a church

Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 36:5-11; Hebrews 9:11-15; John 12:1-11

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The mind of Jesus:  Philippians 2:5-11 And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient.  (vv. 7-8) Lord Jesus, as we seek your presence, ...

The mind of Jesus

 Philippians 2:5-11

And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient.  (vv. 7-8)

Lord Jesus, as we seek your presence, open to us your path of humility and service.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Landscape and construction workers

Psalm 31:9-16; Leviticus 23:1-8; Luke 22:1-13

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Seesaw Faith: Psalm 31:9-16 My times are in your hand;  deliver me from the hand of my enemies.  (v.15) Hold my fears and anxieties in your hands, God, an...

Seesaw Faith

Psalm 31:9-16

My times are in your hand;  deliver me from the hand of my enemies.  (v.15)

Hold my fears and anxieties in your hands, God, and reshape them into praise.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who live with depression

Isaiah 54:9-10; Hebrews 2:10-18

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Open ears: Isaiah 50:4-9a Morning by morning he wakens --- wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.  (v.4) Holy One. ppen our ears to listen de...

Open ears

Isaiah 50:4-9a

Morning by morning he wakens --- wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.  (v.4)

Holy One. ppen our ears to listen deeply even to our enemies, trusting you as our defender.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Teachers

Psalm 31:9-16; Isaiah 53:1-12; Hebrews 2:1-9

PS:  Two deaths in this household . . . Energizer bunnies (batteries :) )

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The one to watch:  Hebrews 12:1-3 Let us run with perseverance . . .  looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.   (vv. 1-2) We pray in the name...

The one to watch

 Hebrews 12:1-3

Let us run with perseverance . . .  looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.   (vv. 1-2)

We pray in the name of Jesus that our eyes will always be on him.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those alienated from loved ones

Psalm 20;  Habakkuk 3:2-15; Luke 18:31-34

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Listen for it

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Listen for it:  John 12:20-36 [Some Greeks] came to Philip . . . and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." (v.21) Loving Christ, fill us with...

Listen for it

 John 12:20-36

[Some Greeks] came to Philip . . . and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." (v.21)

Loving Christ, fill us with compassion and courage to accompany those who seek to know you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are seeking to grow in faith

Psalm 20; Judges 9:7-15; 1 John 2:18-28

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Pure Praise:  Psalm 36:5-11 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains .  . you save humans and animals alike, O Lord.  (v.6) Thank you, God, for al...

Pure Praise

 Psalm 36:5-11

Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains .  . you save humans and animals alike, O Lord.  (v.6)

Thank you, God, for all the creatures of the earth.  Teach us to trust your steadfast love for the whole creation.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children in foster care

Psalm 20; Exodus 40:1-15; Hebrews 10:19-25

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fifth Sunday in Lent

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fifth Sunday in Lent:  John 12:1-8 The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.  (v.3) Generous God, show me each day what to hold on to and what to le...

Fifth Sunday in Lent

 John 12:1-8

The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.  (v.3)

Generous God, show me each day what to hold on to and what to let go.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who possess great wealth

Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Confidence turned upside down

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Confidence turned upside down: If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more.  (v.4) Lord Jesus, thank you for making me your own.  May my confidence...

Confidence turned upside down

If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more.  (v.4)

Lord Jesus, thank you for making me your own.  May my confidence always be founded in you.  Amen

Prayer concern:  ELCA seminaries and their students

 Philippians 3:4b-14

 

Writer - Jennifer Ginn

April 1-15

Jennifer Ginn is a retired ELCA pastor currently serving a interim pastor.  She is also a writer, a coach, and a biblical storyteller.  She is married to another retired Lutheran pastor, who teaches ethics and also serves as an interim pastor.  They live in Salisbury, North Carolina, with an incredibly smart Jack Russell terrier and a moody yellow cat.

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Remembering God's faithfulness:  Psalm 126 Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy.  (v.6) Loving God, from the seeds of p...

Remembering God's faithfulness

 Psalm 126

Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy.  (v.6)

Loving God, from the seeds of past blessings bring new hope alive in us.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those undergoing cancer treatment

Isaiah 43:8-15; Philippians 2:25 - - - 3:1