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Our scripture this morning is Psalm 105:1-2 (ESV). Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! This song of praise reminds us that God is the source of all things and we owe …
Our scripture today is Amos 5:24 (ESV). But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. It may be an oversimplification, but it seems virtually every human problem we face stems from our lack of love for God and one another, and our failure to treat them as we want to …
Our scripture this morning is James 1:19-20 (ESV). Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. I feel this scripture is especially relevant in the world we face today. Having said that, it …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 11:24-25 (ESV). Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. Jesus …
Our scripture this morning is Galatians 6:1-2 (ESV). Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. The law of Christ, as Paul terms …
Our scripture today is Proverbs 9:9-10 (ESV). Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. The Book of Proverbs is probably the …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 8:6-7 (ESV). For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot. Am …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 6:33-34 (ESV). But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Anxiousness or worry is often described …
Our scripture this morning is 2 Corinthians 3:17 (ESV). Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Freedom is one of those words that means different things to different people. It can be as simple as the ability to go where we want when we want, …
Our scripture this morning is John 20:29 (ESV). Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Most of us have heard the term “Doubting Thomas”, often used in a derogatory way. This is the origin of that term. I feel …