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 And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.  (v.41) Thank you, God, for the Holy Spirit's work in our lives.  Amen. Pra...

Visit of Mary to Elizabeth

 Luke 1:39-45

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

Thank you, God, for the Holy Spirit's work in our lives.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For all travelers

1 Samuel 2:1-19; Psalm 113: Romans 12:9-16b

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Cindi Nelson 

May 21-31 Cindi Nelson lives in Overland Park, Kansas, and is a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church there.  She is a retired English teacher who enjoys reading, writing, listening to music, walking, and volunteering.  She and her husband have two adult children and six grandchildren.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The end result

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The end result:  Psalm 97 Fire goes before him, and consumes his adversaries on every side.  (v.3) God of nature, thank you for your magnificent creation al...

The end result

 Psalm 97

Fire goes before him, and consumes his adversaries on every side.  (v.3)

God of nature, thank you for your magnificent creation all around us.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Firefighters

Psalm 29:  Exodus 40:16-38; Acts 16:35-40

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: My Pledge:  In memory of memorial day

My Pledge

 In memory of memorial day

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Seventh Sunday of Easter: John 17:20-26 . . . I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one.  (v.23) Merciful God, we pray for unity among nations and ...

Seventh Sunday of Easter

John 17:20-26

. . . I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one.  (v.23)

Merciful God, we pray for unity among nations and within the church as we live out your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People in war-torn countries

Acts 16:1-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Come to us

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Come to us:  REvelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Loving God, guide us to understand your word that we may know the hope that is ours in Jesus Christ.  Ame...

Come to us

 REvelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21

Loving God, guide us to understand your word that we may know the hope that is ours in Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Biblical scholars

Psalm 97; Exodus 33:18-23; John 1:14-18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Believe on the Lord

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Believe on the Lord:  Acts 16:16-34 [The jailer] said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" (v.30) Thank you, God, that we are saved by your grace alone...

Believe on the Lord

 Acts 16:16-34

[The jailer] said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" (v.30)

Thank you, God, that we are saved by your grace alone.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those wrongfully imprisoned

Psalm 97: Exodus 33:12-17; Revelation 22:6-9

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Ascension of Our Lord:  Luke 24:44-53 He opened their minds to understand the scriptures.  (v.45) God, thank you for pouring out your Spirit on us.  Amen. Prayer c...

Ascension of Our Lord

 Luke 24:44-53

He opened their minds to understand the scriptures.  (v.45)

God, thank you for pouring out your Spirit on us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Gardners

Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 93; Ephesians 1:15-23

PS:  Two deaths named Duracell / Energizer (if you know what I mean) :)

  

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The greatness of Jesus:  Ephesians 1:15-23 - - - so that - - - you may know - - - what is the immeasurable greatness of his power.  (vv. 18-19) Jesus, help us appre...

The greatness of Jesus

 Ephesians 1:15-23

- - - so that - - - you may know - - - what is the immeasurable greatness of his power.  (vv. 18-19)

Jesus, help us appreciate what your power and greatness mean for the sake of the church.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Missionaries and church leaders

Psalm 93; 2 Chronicles 34:20-33; Luke 2:25-38

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: sing out:  Psalm 47 Clap your hands, all you peoples;  shout to God with loud songs of joy.  (v.1) Glorious God, thank you for the music in our lives....

sing out

 Psalm 47

Clap your hands, all you peoples;  shout to God with loud songs of joy.  (v.1)

Glorious God, thank you for the music in our lives.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Music teachers, choir directors, and other musicians

Psalm 93: 2 Chronicles 15:1-15; Revelation 21:15-22

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What a promise !

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What a promise !:  Acts 1:1-11 [Jesus] ordered [the apostles] . . . to wait [in Jerusalem] for the promise of the Father. (v.4) God, by your Holy Spirit, insp...

What a promise !

 Acts 1:1-11

[Jesus] ordered [the apostles] . . . to wait [in Jerusalem] for the promise of the Father. (v.4)

God, by your Holy Spirit, inspire us to do your work on earth.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those surviving broken promises

Psalm 93; 1 Chronicles 12:16-22; Revelation 21:5-14

Sixth Sunday of Easter

 John 5:1-9

He took up his mat and began to walk.  Now that day was sabbath.  (v.9)

God, help us use sabbath time to realign ourselves with you and to love our neighbors, as Jesus demonstrated.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People for whom it is difficult to find sabbath time

Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67;  Revelation 21:10, 22 - - - 22:5

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: No light needed:  Revelation 21:10,22 - - - 22:5 They need no light or sun, for the Lord God will be their light.  (22:5) Holy God, thank you for the eternal...

No light needed

 Revelation 21:10,22 - - - 22:5

They need no light or sun, for the Lord God will be their light.  (22:5)

Holy God, thank you for the eternal gift of your light.  In the name of Jesus I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those living with depression and anxiety

Psalm 67; Proverbs 2:9-15; Luke 19:1-10

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Inexhaustible:  Psalm 67 May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere him.  (v.7) Joyful God, teach us to value your blessings wherev...

Inexhaustible

 Psalm 67

May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere him.  (v.7)

Joyful God, teach us to value your blessings wherever they fall.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those with whom we disagree 

Proverbs 2:6-8; Acts 16:1-8

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Listen loud:  Acts 16:9-15 We sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered there.  (v.13) Patient Jesus, teach us to listen louder than we speak.  Wa...

Listen loud

 Acts 16:9-15

We sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered there.  (v.13)

Patient Jesus, teach us to listen louder than we speak.  Walk with us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  ELCA Global Mission and our partner ministries

Psalm 67; Proverbs 2:1-5; Acts 15:36-41

Their Carols Raise

 Psalm 96:1-2

This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise, the morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker's praise.

--- Maltbie D. Babcock / Eryn Lynum

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Overthinking it:  Luke 10:25-28 {Jesus said,} "You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live."  (v.28) Spirit, release us from overth...

Overthinking it

 Luke 10:25-28

{Jesus said,} "You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live."  (v.28)

Spirit, release us from overthinking, and empower us to love the world.  In the name of Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are lonely, grieving, or afraid

Psalm 133; Leviticus 19:9-18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The last brownie

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The last brownie:  Leviticus 19:9-18 You shall love your neighbor as yourself (v.18) God of love, teach us to humbly serve our neighbors.  Amen. Prayer concer...

The last brownie

 Leviticus 19:9-18

You shall love your neighbor as yourself (v.18)

God of love, teach us to humbly serve our neighbors.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All who tend land and livestock

Psalm 133: 2 Samuel 1:4-27; Acts 11:27-30

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Belly Hugs:  John 13:35 By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

Belly Hugs

 John 13:35

By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Of one voice

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Of one voice:  Psalm 133 How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!  (v.1) Uniting God, draw us together in faith and send us o...

Of one voice

 Psalm 133

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

Uniting God, draw us together in faith and send us out with courage.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Seminary chapel ministries

1 Samuel 20:1-23, 35-42; Acts 11:19-26

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A sparkle of Fireflies

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A sparkle of Fireflies:  For thou, Lord, has made me glad through thy work:  I will triumph in the works of they hands.  O Lord, how great are thy works!  And thy t...

A sparkle of Fireflies

 For thou, Lord, has made me glad through thy work:  I will triumph in the works of they hands.  O Lord, how great are thy works!  And thy thoughts are very deep.  A brutish man knoweth not;  neither doth a fool understand this.

Psalm 92:4---6

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his florious inheritance in his holy people.

Ephesians 1:18 (NIV)

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A sound Warning system

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A sound Warning system:  Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:4

A sound Warning system

 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Philippians 2:4

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Matthias, Apostle:  Acts 1:15-26 One of these must become a witness with us to [Christ's] resurrection.  (v.22) Spirit, reassure us that our gifts are need...

Matthias, Apostle

 Acts 1:15-26

One of these must become a witness with us to [Christ's] resurrection.  (v.22)

Spirit, reassure us that our gifts are needed and valuable, for the sake of Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Synod assemblies electing leaders

Isaiah 66:1-2; Psalm 56: Luke 6:12-16

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Water, water everywhere ?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Water, water everywhere ?:  To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.  (v.6) Saving God, give us your loving water.  Renew our h...

Water, water everywhere ?

 To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.  (v.6)

Saving God, give us your loving water.  Renew our hearts and help us trust you.  In Christ we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who lack clean, reliable water

Psalm 148; Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 11:15

FYI:  We just came back from my hometown in Bruce SD and I gave my Y friends a tour of the Sioux River ....   Thanks for inviting me  Eric V. :)

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Every voice in praise

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Every voice in praise:  Psalm 148 Let them praise the name of the Lord,  (v.13) God of beauty, open my heart to recognize you in creation.  Open my mouth to sing y...

Every voice in praise

 Psalm 148

Let them praise the name of the Lord,  (v.13)

God of beauty, open my heart to recognize you in creation.  Open my mouth to sing your praise.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The health of creation

Ezekiel 2:8 - - - 3:11; Revelation 10:1-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: At the Spirit's pace

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: At the Spirit's pace:  Acts 11:1-18 Who was I that I coud hinder God?  (v.17) Restless Spirit, move through and around us.  Set the pace and help us follow.  Amen...

At the Spirit's pace

 Acts 11:1-18

Who was I that I coud hinder God?  (v.17)

Restless Spirit, move through and around us.  Set the pace and help us follow.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People who are in a time of transition

Psalm 100; Jeremiah 50:17-20; John 10:31-42

PS:  two deaths while recording ....   energizer bunnies

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Gathering sticks:  Ezekiel 37:15-28 Join them together into one stick.  so that they may become one in your hand.  (v. 17) Loving God, bring us together acros...

Gathering sticks

 Ezekiel 37:15-28

Join them together into one stick.  so that they may become one in your hand.  (v. 17)

Loving God, bring us together across our differences, and unite us in love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People estranged due to anger

Psalm 100; Ezekiel 45:1-9; Acts 9:32-35

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Singing while driving

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Singing while driving:  Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.  (v.1) To you, O God, we give thanks for the beauty of the earth and sing of the ...

Singing while driving

 Psalm 100

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.  (v.1)

To you, O God, we give thanks for the beauty of the earth and sing of the gifts you have given us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Musicians of all kinds

Ezekiel 37:15-28; Revelation 15:1-4

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: who will be on the bus ?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: who will be on the bus ?: Revelation 7:9-17 Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?  (v.13) Loving God, remove our prejudices and give us loving...

who will be on the bus ?

Revelation 7:9-17

Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?  (v.13)

Loving God, remove our prejudices and give us loving hearts.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer cpmcern:  For the divided world

Psalm 23; Ezekiel 28:25-26; Luke 12:29-32

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Who waits for whom?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Who waits for whom?:  Isaiah 30:19-21 The Lord waits to be gracious to you . . . blessed are those who wait for him.  (v.18) Welcoming God, provide me with patie...

Who waits for whom?

 Isaiah 30:19-21

The Lord waits to be gracious to you . . . blessed are those who wait for him.  (v.18)

Welcoming God, provide me with patience to wait for you, trusting that you are gracious.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For loved ones awaiting times of reunion

Psalm 121; Ezekiel 1:26 - - - 2:1; Acts 26:1-18

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Philip and James, Apostles:  John 14:8-14 Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me?" (v.9) Creator God, he...

Philip and James, Apostles

 John 14:8-14

Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me?" (v.9)

Creator God, help me to open my eyes and my heart to see you in unexpected places.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For ophthalmologists and optometrists

Isaiah 30:18-21; Psalm 44:1-3, 20-26; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Third Sunday of Easter:  John 21:1-19 [Jesus] said to [Peter] the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" (v.17) Loving God, grant me the heart ...

Third Sunday of Easter

 John 21:1-19

[Jesus] said to [Peter] the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" (v.17)

Loving God, grant me the heart to love others as Jesus calls me to do.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People who feel unloved

Acts 9:1-6, (7-20) Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14