Month: August 2020

Matthew 16:23 “You are a stumbling block to me.”

Q: “Peter is both a saint and sinner, flawed and forgiven… (Matthew 16:21-28) Peter reminds us that we are the church, not because we are perfect disciples with perfect understanding of who Jesus is. Rather, we are the church because the Spirit of Christ call, gathers, enlightens and sanctifies us. And when prompted by Spirit,Continue reading

Romans 6:4 “Walk in newness of life.”

Q:”God has given you the power to control and direct your thinking. You may not be able to keep harmful thoughts from flashing into your mind, but you can refuse to let them stay. The unwelcome visitors will leave when you turn your attention away from them toward God. If any thought makes you miserableContinue reading

Psalm 138:5 “They shall sing of the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD.”

Q:” Music is a way of praise and lament, to celebrate and grieve. Sometimes prayer is difficult. If you are not sure what to pray, perhaps find a song that expresses your heart and let it be your prayer. In doing so, you may actually be praying twice. (Prayer) Plant a song within me, Jesus,Continue reading

Hebrews 11:1 (ESV) “Now faith is the assurance of things  hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

Affirmation:”I believe all things are possible with God…The power of faith helps me transcend thought of limitation, doubt, and fear…In times of prayer, I visualize my dreams coming true as I use my power of faith to see the life I wish to live within my reach. Even if I start to feel doubt, IContinue reading

Genesis 7:17 “The waters increased and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth.”

Affirmative Prayer: “God when life overwhelms us, thank You for the ‘arks’ that lifts and carry us forward. Amen.” From: Christ In Our Home, Vol. 67#3, Augsburg Fortress Pub., Read:8/10, (Genesis 7:11-8:5)