March 16, 2025
Scripture Reference – Luke 12:31-33 (NRSV): Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in […]
Read MoreMarch 9, 2025
Scripture Reference – Luke 14:25-35 (NRSV): Now large crowds were traveling with him, and he turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be […]
Read MoreMarch 9, 2025
Scripture Reference – Luke 14:25-35 (NRSV): Now large crowds were traveling with him, and he turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be […]
Read MoreMarch 3, 2025
Scripture Reference – Matthew 11:28-30 (NRSV): “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my […]
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Scripture Reference – Matthew 11:28-30 (CEB): “Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Put on my yoke, and learn from me. I’m gentle and humble. And you will find rest for yourselves. My yoke is easy to bear, and my burden is light.”
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2025
Scripture Reference – Jeremiah 29:10-14 (NRSV): For thus says the Lord: Only when Babylon’s seventy years are completed will I visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise and bring you back to this place. For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, […]
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2025
Scripture Reference – Jeremiah 29:10-14 (CEB): The Lord proclaims: When Babylon’s seventy years are up, I will come and fulfill my gracious promise to bring you back to this place. I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope. When you […]
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2025
Scripture Reference – Numbers 6:22-27 (CEB): The Lord spoke to Moses: Tell Aaron and his sons: You will bless the Israelites as follows. Say to them: The Lord bless you and protect you.The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.The Lord lift up his face to you and grant you peace. They will place my name on the Israelites, […]
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2025
Scripture Reference – Numbers 6:22-27 (NRSV): The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the Israelites: You shall say to them,The Lord bless you and keep you;the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. So they shall put […]
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2025
Scripture Reference – Deuteronomy 31:7-8 (CEB): Then Moses called Joshua and, with all Israel watching, said to him: “Be strong and fearless because you are the one who will lead this people to the land the Lord swore to their ancestors to give to them; you are the one who will divide up the land for them. But the Lord is […]
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