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Our scripture this morning is Revelation 3:20 (NLT). Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. This verse is part of Christ’s message to the Church of Laodecia, whom the Lord describes as …
Our scripture this morning is John 1:1-5 (NLT). In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his …
Our scripture this morning is Jude 1:20-22 (NLT). But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 27:4 (NLT). The one thing I ask of the Lord— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple. During their time of wandering in the desert the …
Mom is home from the hospital, continuing with meds and physical therapy to regain strength. Bless you all for your prayers for her! Our scripture this morning is Luke 6:36-37 (NLT). You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate. Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, …
Our scripture this morning is James 1:5 (NLT). If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James writes to remind us that our knowledge alone is not enough. We certainly can’t save ourselves, we need the love and wisdom only God …
Thanks for all your prayers for my mom. She’s stable, they are running more tests, and in her own words “I am weak as a cat!” However, she is improving and we appreciate all your love and concern. Our scripture this morning is Esther 4:14 (NIV). For if you remain silent at this time, relief …
Friends, I need prayers for my mom (91), taken by ambulance this morning in Chicago, infection making her dizzy and confused. Thank you! Our scripture this morning is Jonah 1:17 (NIV). Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 1:20-21 (NIV). I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is …
Good morning friends! Celeste and I are back from a wonderful trip, refreshed but more aware of how happy home makes us and the blessings we have every day. Our scripture this morning is John 1:29-31 (NIV). The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes …