January 19, 2025
Scripture Reference – Matthew 7:1-5 (CEB): “Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. You’ll receive the same judgment you give. Whatever you deal out will be dealt out to you. Why do you see the splinter that’s in your brother’s or sister’s eye, but don’t notice the log in your own eye? How can you say to […]
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2025
Scripture Reference – Matthew 7:12-14 (CEB): Therefore, you should treat people in the same way that you want people to treat you; this is the Law and the Prophets. “Go in through the narrow gate. The gate that leads to destruction is broad and the road wide, so many people enter through it. But the gate […]
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2025
Scripture Reference – John 17:20-26 (CEB): “I’m not praying only for them but also for those who believe in me because of their word. I pray they will be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. I pray that they also will be in us, so that the world will […]
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2025
Scripture Reference – Matthew 2:1-12 (NRSV): In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, magi from the east came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star in the east and have come to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard […]
Read MoreDecember 23, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 61:1-3 (NRSV): The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me;he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners,to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who […]
Read MoreDecember 17, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 9:1-7 (NIV): Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— The people walking in […]
Read MoreDecember 9, 2024
Scripture Reference – Micah 5:2-4 (MSG): But you, Bethlehem, David’s country, the runt of the litter—From you will come the leader who will shepherd-rule Israel.He’ll be no upstart, no pretender. His family tree is ancient and distinguished.Meanwhile, Israel will be in foster homes until the birth pangs are over and the child is born,And the scattered brothers come back home […]
Read MoreDecember 2, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 7:10-16 (CEB): Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz: “Ask a sign from the Lord your God. Make it as deep as the grave or as high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I won’t ask; I won’t test the Lord.” Then Isaiah said, “Listen, house of David! Isn’t it enough for you to be tiresome for people that you […]
Read MoreNovember 24, 2024
Scripture Reference – Romans 12:9-15 (CEB): Love should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good. Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other. Don’t hesitate to be enthusiastic—be on fire in the Spirit as you serve the Lord! Be happy in your […]
Read MoreNovember 14, 2024
Scripture Reference – Psalm 95 (CEB): Come, let’s sing out loud to the Lord! Let’s raise a joyful shout to the rock of our salvation!Let’s come before him with thanks! Let’s shout songs of joy to him!The Lord is a great God, the great king over all other gods.The earth’s depths are in his hands; the mountain heights belong to him; the sea, […]
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