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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: My enemy:  Psalm 31:9-16 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress;  my eye wastes away from grief, my soul and body also.  (v.9) Loving God, ma...

My enemy

 Psalm 31:9-16

Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress;  my eye wastes away from grief, my soul and body also.  (v.9)

Loving God, may I feel your presence, see your guiding light, and be transformed by your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People who live with mental illness

Psalm 31:9-16; Job 13:13-19; Philippians 1:21-30

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Wake - up call

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Wake - up call:  Isaiah 50:4-9a Morning by morning {the Lord God} wakens - - - wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.  (v.4) Good morning, God.  T...

Wake - up call

 Isaiah 50:4-9a

Morning by morning {the Lord God} wakens - - - wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.  (v.4)

Good morning, God.  Thank you for the gift of today and for what you are about to teach me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People with insomnia

Psalm 31:9-16; 1 Samuel 16:11-13; Philippians 1:1-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A good story

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A good story:  Matthew 22:23-33 And when the crowd heard it, they were  astounded  at his teaching. (v.33) Dear God, I am  awed by scripture's  releva...

A good story

 Matthew 22:23-33

And when the crowd heard it, they were  astounded  at his teaching. (v.33)

Dear God, I am  awed by scripture's  relevance.  May I share this good news in my own story.  Amen

Prayer concern: Storytellers and writers

Psalm 143;  Jeremiah 32:1-9, 36-41

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The gift:  Ephesians 2:1-10 By grace you have been saved through faith . . . it is the gift of God . . not the result of works.  (vv. 8-9) Glorious Go...

The gift

 Ephesians 2:1-10

By grace you have been saved through faith . . . it is the gift of God . . not the result of works.  (vv. 8-9)

Glorious God, your grace empowers me, and I am so thankful for your gift.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People with the gift of encouragement

Psalm 143: 2 Kings 4:18-37

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A level path

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A level path:  Psalm 143 Let your good spirit lead me on a level path.  (v.10) Patient Spirit of God, I hear your your voice.  I am grateful.   Help me fo...

A level path

 Psalm 143

Let your good spirit lead me on a level path.  (v.10)

Patient Spirit of God, I hear your your voice.  I am grateful.   Help me follow your path.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Advisors and mediators

1 Kings 17:17-24; Acts 20:7-12

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 11:1-45 Jesus began to weep.  (v.35) Ever-present God, you are with me in joy and in misery.  You understand.  Your presence comforts ...

Fifth Sunday in Lent

 John 11:1-45

Jesus began to weep.  (v.35)

Ever-present God, you are with me in joy and in misery.  You understand.  Your presence comforts me.  Amen,

Prayer concern:  Those who are grieving and suffering

Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11

Annunciation of Our Lord

 Luke 1:26-38

Then the angel departed from her.

Omnipotent God,  I will welcome your messages and say, "Here I am,"  trusting your voice.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Messengers and delivery persons

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Showing up:  Romans 8:6-11 To set the mind on the Spirit in life and peace.  (v.6) Gracious God, grant me strength to be still and patience to find peac...

Showing up

 Romans 8:6-11

To set the mind on the Spirit in life and peace.  (v.6)

Gracious God, grant me strength to be still and patience to find peace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those for whom stillness is a struggle

Psalm 130;  Ezekiel 33:10-16; Revelation 11:15-19

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: You shall live

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: You shall live:  Ezekiel 37:1-14 Thus says the Lord God to these bones;  I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live.  (v.5) Gpd, my restorer, than...

You shall live

 Ezekiel 37:1-14

Thus says the Lord God to these bones;  I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live.  (v.5)

Gpd, my restorer, thank you for new breath in the morning and for speaking through others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People living with illness

Psalm 130;  Ezekiel 1:1-3; 2:8  - - - 3:3; Revelation 10:1-11

Writer --- Mary Jo Anderson

 March 17-31

Thanks to all the writers to this devotional book too.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Yes, I believe

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Yes, I believe:  Matthew 9:27-34 The blind men came to him; and Jesus said, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?"  (v.28) Ever-patient Lord,...

Yes, I believe

 Matthew 9:27-34

The blind men came to him; and Jesus said, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?"  (v.28)

Ever-patient Lord, thank you for your persistence, your difficult questions, and your patience.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People feeling overwhelmed today

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A promise: Isaiah 42:14-21 I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground.  (v.16) Lord of light and promise, stre...

A promise

Isaiah 42:14-21

I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground.  (v.16)

Lord of light and promise, strengthen my faith when I fail to see your hand protecting me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  TRavelers

Psalm 146; Colossians 1:9-14

PS:  Two battery bunnies died ... but I'm still alive, sorta :)

 

Joseph, Guardian of Jesus (transferred)

 Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a

When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded.  (v.24)

Good and gracious God, let me be open to your call and rejoice in the opportunity to serve you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Parents, guardians, and teachers

2 Samuel 7:4, 8-16; Psalm 89: 1-29; Romans 4:13-18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Darkness and light

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Darkness and light:  Ephesians 5:8-14 For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light.  Live as children of light.  (v.8) Lord of light, I'm g...

Darkness and light

 Ephesians 5:8-14

For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light.  Live as children of light.  (v.8)

Lord of light, I'm grateful for the "aha!" moments you give me.  Let my life be light for others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Young learners absorbing new concepts

Psalm 23; 1 Samuel 15:32-34; John 1:1-9

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: writer:  March 17-31 Mary Jo Anderson

writer

 March 17-31

Mary Jo Anderson

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: You are with me: Psalm 23 I fear no evil, for you are with me;  your rod and your staff - - - they comfort me.  (v.4) Gracious God, today and always, work th...

You are with me

Psalm 23

I fear no evil, for you are with me;  your rod and your staff - - - they comfort me.  (v.4)

Gracious God, today and always, work through me to show others your love and care.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel lonely and lost

1 Samuel 15:22-31;  Ephesians 5:1-9

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Look beyond first impressions

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Look beyond first impressions:  1 Samuel 16:1-13 {Mortals} look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.  (v.7) Grant me a willingness to look on the he...

Look beyond first impressions

 1 Samuel 16:1-13

{Mortals} look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.  (v.7)

Grant me a willingness to look on the hearts of my neighbors, O God, and see Christ in them.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospice chaplains and volunteers

Psalm 23;  1 Samuel 15:1-21;  Ephesians 4:25-32

Writer - March 2-16

 Nancy Rouse Easton

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Jesus' resume

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Jesus' resume:  John 7:14-31, 37-39 Then Jesus answered them, "My teaching is not mine but his who sent me."  (v.16) Teach me your ways, O God.  ...

Jesus' resume

 John 7:14-31, 37-39

Then Jesus answered them, "My teaching is not mine but his who sent me."  (v.16)

Teach me your ways, O God.  Let me see the truth in your Son, Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Christian educators

Psalm 81; Jeremiah 2:4-13

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: unfollow:  My thoughts after reading this book.

unfollow

 My thoughts after reading this book.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Feeding our real hunger

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Feeding our real hunger:  Psalm 81 I would feed you with the finest of the wheat.  (v.16) You are mighty to save, God!  Help us allow you to help us in our need.  Am...

Feeding our real hunger

 Psalm 81

I would feed you with the finest of the wheat.  (v.16)

You are mighty to save, God!  Help us allow you to help us in our need.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Food pantries and people served by them

Genesis 29:1-14; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: In Hindsight:  Genesis 24:1-27 Blessed be the Lord . . . who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness.  (v.27) O Lord, at the close of eac...

In Hindsight

 Genesis 24:1-27

Blessed be the Lord . . . who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness.  (v.27)

O Lord, at the close of each day, help me see where you have been at work.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who doubt God's presence

Psalm 81: 2 John 1-13

Third Sunday in Lent

 John 4:5-42

Many Samaritans from that city believed in him because of the woman's testimony.  (v.39)

I'm not in this ministry alone, God.  Thank you for the diversity of those who labor for you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  "Ordinary" people sharing their faith stories today

Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The proof of love:  Romans 5:1-11 Hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts.  (v.5) Gracious God, continue to be the ...

The proof of love

 Romans 5:1-11

Hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts.  (v.5)

Gracious God, continue to be the love that will not let us go.  Forgive and renew us, in Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People feeling hopeless

Psalm 95;  Exodus 16:27-35; John 4:1-6

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Longing to make a joyful noise

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Longing to make a joyful noise:  Psalm 95 Let us make a joyful noise to {the Lord} with songs of praise!  (v.2) O Rock of our salvation, receive our songs of praise for all...

Longing to make a joyful noise

 Psalm 95

Let us make a joyful noise to {the Lord} with songs of praise!  (v.2)

O Rock of our salvation, receive our songs of praise for all your mighty deeds.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hymn writers and choir members

Exodus 16:9-21; Ephesians 2:11-22

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: So thirsty, so vulnerable

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: So thirsty, so vulnerable:  Exodus 17:1-7 They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink.  (v.1) God of creation, we need you every hour . . ....

So thirsty, so vulnerable

 Exodus 17:1-7

They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink.  (v.1)

God of creation, we need you every hour . . . whether we know it or not.  Keep us, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:      ELCA water projects worldwide

Psalm 95; Exodus 16: 1-8; Colossians 1:15-23

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: There is no condemnation in Christ

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: There is no condemnation in Christ:  John 7:53 - - - 8:11 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery.  (8:3) Condemned to the cross, dear Sav...

There is no condemnation in Christ

 John 7:53 - - - 8:11

The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery.  (8:3)

Condemned to the cross, dear Savior, you have taken away our shame.  Thank you, Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People burdened with guilt and shame

Psalm 128;  Ezekiel 36:22-32

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Made new every day:  Isaiah 65:17-25 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating.  (v.18) Creator God, fill us with a joy that overflows, and make us ...

Made new every day

 Isaiah 65:17-25

But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating.  (v.18)

Creator God, fill us with a joy that overflows, and make us instruments of your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Journalists and reporters

Psalm 128;  Romans 4:6-12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Grumble, grumble

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Grumble, grumble:  Numbers 21:4-9 The people spoke against God and Moses.  (v.5) God, forgive us for forgetting your provision and care.  Lift our heads to ga...

Grumble, grumble

 Numbers 21:4-9

The people spoke against God and Moses.  (v.5)

God, forgive us for forgetting your provision and care.  Lift our heads to gaze on you as you look on us in love.  Amen.  Amen.

Psalm 128; Hebrews 3:1-6

PS:  social media contacts for replies

holter.myron@gmail.com ...   google email

Myron scrabble Holter  ---      facebook

my name                        ---     twitter

battery died

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A model for all

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A model for all:  Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. (v.3) Lord, I believe, Help me in my unbelief, for t...

A model for all

 Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. (v.3)

Lord, I believe, Help me in my unbelief, for the sake of your dear Son.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  ELCA ecumenical and interfaith dialogues

Psalm 121; Isaiah 51:4-8; Luke 7:1-10

God's lullaby

Psalm 121

He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.  (v.3)

Never-slumbering God, grant us the peaceful rest we need each day, under your watchful eye.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Writers of children's songs

Micah 7:18-20; Romans 3:21-31

 

Should I stay or should I go?

Genesis 12:1-4a

So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him.  (v.4)

God, help us in our uncertainty to move at the impulses of your love.  In the name of Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People facing choices about their future

Psalm 121; Isaiah 51:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:3-7

  
 

The Shepherd who keeps looking for me

 Matthew 18:10-14

Does {the Shepard} not leave the ninety-nine . . . and go in search of the one that went astray ?  (v.12)

Shepard of our souls, show us the path to walk with others who listen to your voice.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Media outlets that share stories of faith

Psalm 32;  Exodus 34: 1-5, 27-28