DAY 25 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024Colossians 3:12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.Scripture Insights“Clothes make the man.” At least, that’s what my dad said when it was time to dress up. What I didn’t know was that he was quoting Mark Twain, who was paraphrasing Shakespeare, who was quoting Era...  Read More

Today, Lord God, may we be so fully aware of Your presence in and with us that everything we do bears the excellence Your presence deserves. Then, may Your presence be so visible in Your Church, that the all creation takes note as the blessing of Your love and goodness flows from being and doing. In the Name of Jesus we ask this. Amen....  Read More

DAY 24 - Tuesday, April 23, 2024Isaiah 30:18Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!Scripture InsightsToday’s scripture shares so much about the character of God. At the core of God’s nature, he is gracious, compassionate, and just! I think you would agree that God showing up on o...  Read More

Grant us, O LORD, true wisdom in a world where fools speak with confidence; clear discernment in a world where lies are spoken convincingly; full understanding in a world where life-changing decisions are made on a whim; and, practical knowledge in a world where feeling and imagination trump truth and reality. By Your Holy Spirit, give us the mind of Christ for Your honor and glory. Amen!...  Read More

DAY 23 - Monday, April 22, 2024James 5:14Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.Scripture InsightsFor James, the ideal community was one that took God at his word. They put their faith into practice. They resisted temptation, overcame testing, and cared for widows, orphans, and the sick. Their faith showed...  Read More

Hallelujah! It is good and right and fitting to sing Your praises, O God our Father. We worship You, O God of love, O Lord of grace, O Spirit of mission and ministry. You alone are worthy of our adoration, and with humble and grateful hearts, we pledge You our lives, our love, our all. Hallelujah! Amen!...  Read More