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Our scripture this morning is 1 Peter 4:7-10. [7] The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. [8] Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. [9] Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. [10] Each of you …
Our scripture this morning is Numbers 6:24-26. [24] The Lord bless you and keep you; [25] the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; [26] the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. When I was younger I thought this blessing was a follow-on to …
Our scripture this morning is Colossians 3:15-17. [15] Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. [16] Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and …
Happy Thanksgiving! As we celebrate, let us remember why we mark this day as special: God’s blessings to us. Our scripture this morning is Psalm 107:1-6. [1] Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! [2] Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. [16] Rejoice always, [17] pray without ceasing, [18] give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Paul wants us to understand that joy comes from being part of God’s family. It isn’t found in our possessions or actions, …
Our scripture this morning is Psalm 23. [1] The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. [2] He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. [3] He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. [4] Even though I walk through the …
Our scripture this morning is Galatians 5:24-26. [24] And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. [25] If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. [26] Let us not become conceited, competing against one another, envying one another. Paul writes to …
Our scripture this morning is Joshua 1:8-9. [8] This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then …
Our scripture this morning is Titus 3:4-7. [4] But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, [5] he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, [6] whom he poured out …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:14-16. Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in …