Our scripture this morning is Colossians 1:9-14. For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him …
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Our scripture this morning is James 5:13-16. Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praises. Is anyone among you ill? He should summon the elders of the church, and they should pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And …
Read More “7/20/2023”
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 113:1-5. Praise the Lord! Praise, you servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! May the Lord’s name be praised now and forevermore! From east to west the Lord’s name is deserving of praise. The Lord is exalted over all the nations; his splendor reaches beyond the …
Read More “7/19/2023”
Our scripture this morning is 1 Peter 2:6-10. For it says in scripture, “Look, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and priceless cornerstone, and whoever believes in him will never be put to shame.” So you who believe see his value, but for those who do not believe, the stone that the builders …
Read More “7/18/2023”
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 26:1-4. At that time this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city! The Lord’s deliverance, like walls and a rampart, makes it secure. Open the gates so a righteous nation can enter – one that remains trustworthy. You keep completely safe the …
Read More “7/17/2023”
Friends, I’m headed out for a men’s retreat this weekend, and today’s post will be short as I get on the road. I’ll be out of touch until Monday. I covet your prayers for all the pilgrims this weekend, that they might come and return safely and be refreshed by the fellowship and worship. God …
Read More “7/13/2023”
Our scripture this morning is Acts 20:32-35. And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace. This message is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I have desired no one’s silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that these …
Read More “7/12/2023”
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 100:1-5. Shout out praises to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with joy! Enter his presence with joyful singing! Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us and we belong to him; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, …
Read More “7/11/2023”
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 6:9-15. So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, may your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. And …
Read More “7/10/2023”
Our scripture this morning is Romans 8:16-18. The Spirit himself bears witness to our spirit that we are God’s children. And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ) – if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him. For I consider that our …
Read More “7/9/2023”