Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: a transformative experience

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: a transformative experience:  John 1:35-42 He said to them, "Come and see."  (v.39) Jesus, standing in your presence transforms us.  May we act so that others ...

a transformative experience

 John 1:35-42

He said to them, "Come and see."  (v.39)

Jesus, standing in your presence transforms us.  May we act so that others are also led to you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People in labor, midwives, doulas, delivery nurses and doctors

Ezekiel 3:16-21; Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 10:10-18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: With God on our side

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: With God on our side:  Psalm 124 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side . . . they would have swallowed us up alive.  (vv. 2-3 God, when anger stirs in o...

With God on our side

 Psalm 124

If it had not been the Lord who was on our side . . . they would have swallowed us up alive.  (vv. 2-3

God, when anger stirs in our hearts, help us remember that you sent to us the Prince of Peace.  Guide us after his example.  Amen.

Prayer concern:Conscientious objectors from military service

Genesis 9:1-17; Hebrews 11:32-40

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Doorway to new life

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Doorway to new life:  Romans 6:1-11 If we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him.  (v.8) God, grant comfort and consolation to those w...

Doorway to new life

 Romans 6:1-11

If we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him.  (v.8)

God, grant comfort and consolation to those who mourn, that they may be renewed by the promise of new life.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who grieve, and those who die unattended

Psalm 123;  Genesis 8:1-19

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Preparing for company

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Preparing for company:  Matthew 24:36-44 Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.  (v.44) Gracious God, may we learn t...

Preparing for company

 Matthew 24:36-44

Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.  (v.44)

Gracious God, may we learn to keep our hearts in readiness for the unexpected Guest, whatever for he may take.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Housekeepers, cooks, and cleaners

Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fear of the dark

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fear of the dark:  Romans 13:11-14 Let us lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.  (v.12) God, we fumble in our fear of the unknown.  S...

Fear of the dark

 Romans 13:11-14

Let us lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.  (v.12)

God, we fumble in our fear of the unknown.  Show us your way that we might move forward into your good future.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Electricians and people who work on solar and wind farms

Psalm 122; Genesis 6:11-22; Matthew 24:1-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Breaking the trail

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Breaking the trail:  Isaiah 2:1-5 Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord . . . that we may walk in his paths.  (v.3) God, without your direction we fumb...

Breaking the trail

 Isaiah 2:1-5

Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord . . . that we may walk in his paths.  (v.3)

God, without your direction we fumble and falter.  Help us to remember that you lay out a path for us to follow; guide our steps in its ways.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Travel agents, tour guides, and chaperones

Psalm 122; Genesis 6:1-10; Hebrews 11:1-7

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Day of Thanksgiving (USA)

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Day of Thanksgiving (USA):  John 2:1-11 Jesus said to her, ". . . My hour has not yet come."  His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you...

Day of Thanksgiving (USA)

 John 2:1-11

Jesus said to her, ". . . My hour has not yet come."  His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."  (vv.4-5)

God of the harvest, may we be moved to share what we have with those who have less.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Food-supply workers

Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 100; Phillipians 4:4-9; John 6:25-35

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Special nutrition: You shall suck the milk of nations, you shall suck the breasts of kings. (v.16)  Isaiah 60:8-16 Mothering God, you give us life and feed us ...

Special nutrition

You shall suck the milk of nations, you shall suck the breasts of kings. (v.16)

 Isaiah 60:8-16

Mothering God, you give us life and feed us with all that we need.  Help us make the best use of all you have given us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Parents of newborns

Psalm 24; Luke 1:1-4

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All who are thirsty

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All who are thirsty:  Revelation 22:8-21 The Spirit and the brie say, "Come" and let everyone who hears say, "Come."  (v.17) Holy God, you in...

All who are thirsty

 Revelation 22:8-21

The Spirit and the brie say, "Come" and let everyone who hears say, "Come."  (v.17)

Holy God, you invite us to respond to you, that we may invite others.  Help us to be mindful of those who thirst for your word.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People experiencing chronic thirst and who lack available clean water

Psalm 24; Isaiah 33:17-22

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Finding courage within

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Finding courage within:  Psalm 24 Who is the King of glory}  The Lord, strong and mighty;  the Lord, mighty in battle.  (v.8) Mighty God, we are often tempted to le...

Finding courage within

 Psalm 24

Who is the King of glory}  The Lord, strong and mighty;  the Lord, mighty in battle.  (v.8)

Mighty God, we are often tempted to let fear rule our hearts.  Grant us courage for whatever we must face today.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Military service members, especially medics and other support personnel

Jeremiah 46:18-28; Revelation 21:5-27

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Remembering our purpose:  Colossians 1:11-20 He is the head of the body, the church.  (v.18) Gracious God, guide us so all that we do may be centered on your Son, th...

Remembering our purpose

 Colossians 1:11-20

He is the head of the body, the church.  (v.18)

Gracious God, guide us so all that we do may be centered on your Son, the head of the church.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Church custodians, secretaries, accountants, and others who may be overlooked

Psalm 46: Jeremiah 22:18-30; Luke 18:15-17

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Water id life

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Water id life:  Psalm 46 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.  (v.4) Creator God, grant us humil...

Water id life

 Psalm 46

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.  (v.4)

Creator God, grant us humility in knowing that all that we need comes from you.  May we be wise stewards of the earth you have made.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All who rely on nearby bodies of clean water for life and work

Zechariah 11:1-17; 1 Peter 1:3-9

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Group projects:  Jeremiah 23:1-6 I will raise up shepards ocer them who will shepard them . . . says the Lord.  (v.4) God, help us remember that all that we...

Group projects

 Jeremiah 23:1-6

I will raise up shepards ocer them who will shepard them . . . says the Lord.  (v.4)

God, help us remember that all that we need comes from you, and your abiding presence keeps us in safety.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Nurses, medical aides, and other caregivers

Psalm 46; Chronicles 18:12-22; Hebrews 9:23-28

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Think before you speak

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Think before you speak:  Psalm 141 Sry a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.  (v.3) God, guard my lips and guide me to say only helpfu...

Think before you speak

 Psalm 141

Sry a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.  (v.3)

God, guard my lips and guide me to say only helpful and kind words, after the example of Jesus, the Teacher.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Crisis hotline workers

Ezekiel 43:1-12; Matthew 23:37 - - - 24:14

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Why we do anything

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Why we do anything:  1 Corinthians 10:23 - - - 11:1 Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.  (10:31) Ultimately, O God, may all I do and say be for...

Why we do anything

 1 Corinthians 10:23 - - - 11:1

Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.  (10:31)

Ultimately, O God, may all I do and say be for your glory.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People hurt by someone's thoughtlessness

Psalm 141; Exekiel 39:21 - - - 40:4

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Kindness is our calling

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Kindness is our calling:  Ephesians 4:22 - - - 5:2 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.  (v.32) Let me be kind, O Lord, even when niceness i...

Kindness is our calling

 Ephesians 4:22 - - - 5:2

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.  (v.32)

Let me be kind, O Lord, even when niceness is inappropriate.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All that militates against kindness

Psalm 141; Exekiel 11:14-25

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Tie after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 33:  Luke 21:5-19 They will arrest you and persecute you.  (v.12) Lord, show me how I can help those whoe need is desperate.  Amen. Prayer conce...

Tie after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 33

 Luke 21:5-19

They will arrest you and persecute you.  (v.12)

Lord, show me how I can help those whoe need is desperate.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People everywhere who face persecution

Malachi 4:1-2a; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Living as the people of God

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Living as the people of God:  2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Keep away from believers who are living in idleness.  (v.6) Lord, give me strength and will to do my part to help th...

Living as the people of God

 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Keep away from believers who are living in idleness.  (v.6)

Lord, give me strength and will to do my part to help the church glorify you.  Through Christ I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Congregations struggling to serve

Psalm 98: Ezekiel 10:1-19; Luke 17:20-37

Veterans Day

 I served for 20 years

1966-70 USAF

1976-80 US Army reserves

1980-92 US National Guard

Thank you all you veterans for all your service :)

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Joy from knowing what you know

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Joy from knowing what you know:  O sing to the Lord a new song.  (v.1) Psalm 98 Lord, I rejoice in the good news you have shown me through Jesus.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Th...

Joy from knowing what you know

 O sing to the Lord a new song.  (v.1)

Psalm 98

Lord, I rejoice in the good news you have shown me through Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those bereft of good news

2 Samuel 21:1-14; 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Beyond the horizon of time

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Beyond the horizon of time:  Malachi 4:1-2a For you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings.  (v.2) Let my life, O Lord, refle...

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Beyond the horizon of time

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Beyond the horizon of time:  Malachi 4:1-2a For you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings.  (v.2) Let my life, O Lord, refle...

Beyond the horizon of time

 Malachi 4:1-2a

For you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings.  (v.2)

Let my life, O Lord, reflect my reverence for you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Victims of injustice

Psalm 98: Samuel 28:3-19; Romans 1:18-25

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Kyrie eleison:  Psalm 123 Have mercy upon us, O Lord.  (v.3) Make me a channel dor your mercy and compassion, O Lord.  Through Jesus I Pray.  Amen. Prayer ...

Kyrie eleison

 Psalm 123

Have mercy upon us, O Lord.  (v.3)

Make me a channel dor your mercy and compassion, O Lord.  Through Jesus I Pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who have lost a child

Job 25:1 - - - 26:14, John 5:19-29

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not good to be alone

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not good to be alone:  2 John 1-13 I hope to - - - talk to you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.  (v.12) God, let both the joy and burdens of our rel...

Not good to be alone

 2 John 1-13

I hope to - - - talk to you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.  (v.12)

God, let both the joy and burdens of our relationships help us become the people you want us to be.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those isolated from people they love

Psalm 123; Job 21:1, 17-34

PS:  and yes,. I can still type and sorta see what I'm reading.  I will be having cataract surgery. and my eyes were dilatated yesterday and I was seeing things out of focus. 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Jesus shall reign

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Jesus shall reign:  2 Peter 1:16-21 We made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.  (v.16) Praise you, Lord, that at the end, Christ will ...

Jesus shall reign

 2 Peter 1:16-21

We made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.  (v.16)

Praise you, Lord, that at the end, Christ will reign and the faithful will be with him.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in despair

Psalm 123; Job 20:1-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 32

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 32:  Luke 20:27-38 Indeed they cannot die anymore, because they are children of the resurrection.  (v. 36) Thank you, God, for the promise of re...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 32

 Luke 20:27-38

Indeed they cannot die anymore, because they are children of the resurrection.  (v. 36)

Thank you, God, for the promise of resurrection.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel troubled today

Job 19:23-27a; Psalm 17:1-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Seeking the truth

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Seeking the truth:  2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 {Do not} be . . . alarmed . . . that the day of the Lord is already here.  (v.2) Lord of truth, help us not on...

Seeking the truth

 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

{Do not} be . . . alarmed . . . that the day of the Lord is already here.  (v.2)

Lord of truth, help us not only to seek the truth but also to know how to interpret it rightly.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are deliberately misled

Psalm 17:1-9; Exodus 3:13-20; Luke 20:1-8

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not guilty

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not guilty:  Psalm 17:1-9 Wondrously show your steadfast love, O savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries.  (v.7) O Lord, help me to love ...

Not guilty

 Psalm 17:1-9

Wondrously show your steadfast love, O savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries.  (v.7)

O Lord, help me to love even those who falsely accuse me.  Through Jesus I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those denied justice

Genesis 38:1-26; Acts 24:10-23

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: For the record

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: For the record:  Job 19:23-27a O that my words . . . were engraved on a rock forever!  (vv.23-24) Lord, keep me honest about my intentions, neither defensiv...

For the record

 Job 19:23-27a

O that my words . . . were engraved on a rock forever!  (vv.23-24)

Lord, keep me honest about my intentions, neither defensive nor excessively scrupulous.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those with too weak or too strong a conscience

Psalm 17:1-9; Deuteronomy 25:5-10; Acts 22:22-23:11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All day, every day

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All day, every day:  Psalm 50 To those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God.  (v.23) Show us, O Lord, how to live daily in covenant with you, j...

All day, every day

 Psalm 50

To those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God.  (v.23)

Show us, O Lord, how to live daily in covenant with you, joyfully and faithfully.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those God calls to teach and model living according to God's good law

Amos 5:12-24; Luke 18:11-27

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All Saints Day:  Luke 6:20-31 For yours is the kingdom of God.  (v.20) Strengthen our efforts to be the people Jesus calls us to be, Lord, that others may b...

All Saints Day

 Luke 6:20-31

For yours is the kingdom of God.  (v.20)

Strengthen our efforts to be the people Jesus calls us to be, Lord, that others may be blessed.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are grieving

Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-23