Jeremiah 1:4-10 Before you were formed in the womb, I set you apart. Psalm 71:1-6 God is our fortress and sheltering rock. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Love is patient and kind. Luke 4:21-30 Jesus is driven out of Nazareth. You have been called, you are known, and you have been claimed
Continue readingIsaiah 43:1-7 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. Psalm 29 Ascribe to God glory and strength. Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Jesus is baptized by John As we hear the story of Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist, we pause to reflect on our own understanding
Continue readingIsaiah 60: 1-6 Arise, Shine; for your light has come. Ephesians 3:1-12 Boldness and confidence through faith. Matthew 2:1-12 The visit of the Magi It is often said that a mystery is a puzzle to be solved, but for the Ephesians a mystery is a treasure to be revealed. What
Continue readingMicah 5:2-5a Out of Bethlehem in Judea will come a leader. Luke 1:39-55 Mary visits Elizabeth Mary was welcomed not only by Elizabeth, but by her child in her womb who leaped in welcome at her presence. It is said that Elizabeth was filled with the spirit in that moment
Continue readingIsaiah 12:2-6 Proclaim God’s deed to the nations. Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in God always! In this season of giving, we can sometimes walk away feeling empty, burdened, frustrated and guilty. The scriptures today remind us that we are not to worry about anything. As we prepare for the birth of
Continue readingMark 12:28-34 Which commandment is the first of all Psalm 146 I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath Ruth 1:1-18 Ruth chooses to go with Naomi. Today we hear the story of Ruth and Naomi. This is a story of loyalty, friendship, and fidelity that serve to bind a family
Continue readingHebrews 5:1-10 Christ learned obedience and was made perfect. Job 38:1-41 God’s rebuttal to Job’s complaint. What happens when Job challenges God? Job wants to know if everything that God does is just? God answers Job, but as always the answer is not one we expect. Are you ready to
Continue readingMark 10:17-31 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle Job 23:1-17 Job offers his complaint against God How many of us have wondering, or are still wondering where God is in the midst of all that we face? Do you feel that God
Continue readingJohn 6:56-69 “To whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life.” Ephesians 6:10-20 Put on the whole armour of God. Psalm 34: 15-22 The Lord redeems his servants There has been a trilogy of books called the Hunger Games which are very popular with youth and adults
Continue readingEphesians 4:25-5:2 Do not let the sun go down on your anger Psalm 34:1-8 Taste and See that the Lord is good John 6:35, 41-51 I am the bread of life In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we are being called to take off our protective armour of anger, bitterness,
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