“Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭12‬ ‭NRSV‬‬ Let us pray. Lord Jesus as we journey through Lent help us to walk towards You. This journey should not be about our accomplishments, about what we can do, about what have done. Lord this journey is to be about coming to…

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬ ‭NRSV‬‬ Too many people are wrapped up in their sins. Their identity has become so tied…

““For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬ ‭NRSV‬‬ When we read about Pharisees, how many times do we want ignore the Pharisees’ humanity. Isn’t this problematic for our Christian lives, our beliefs. Yet…

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NRSV‬‬ Let us pray. Lord Jesus, You have blessed us with the gift of family. You have given us people to…

“I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NRSV‬‬ Let us pray. Lord Jesus as we make our way through this life that You have blessed us with, we face times of great joy and freedom. In these times we draw…

“but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬ ‭NRSV‬‬ Let us pray. Lord Jesus, the world around us is filled with…

““Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬ ‭NRSV‬‬ This is one of that many people struggle with. For some people they have never known what it means to be full and rich in spirit. Some people try to put themselves down because they want the reward and…

““But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. “Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to…

“They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭6‬:‭18‬ ‭NRSV‬‬ Why do we not like recognizing that God is more trustworthy and honest than we remember? We like to blame God for everything, it take the pressure off of…

““The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when the reaper will be overtaken by the plowman and the planter by the one treading grapes. New wine will drip from the mountains and flow from all the hills, and I will bring my people Israel back from exile. “They will rebuild the ruined cities and live…