Father, Jesus instructed us to forgive. He prayed, "Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us." One modern disciple wrote it this way, "Forgive us our sins and impositions on you as we are forgiving all who in any way offended us." Thank You for the example of Stephen who acted as his Lord did from the cross (Acts 7:59-60). Remind us that we are given grace in Your forgiveness tha...  Read More

Holy Spirit, how we thank You for Your powerful ministry in and through Your newly born and baptized Church. Thank You for the record of Your presence and the example that brings us encouragement, at the same time, challenging us to live in Your present power and guidance. Thank You that history testifies to this same reality, that Your ministry has left its mark across the millennia. You are here...  Read More

We believe! Because of the love of God our Father, revealed in the grace of Jesus Christ, His Son and our Lord, affirmed by the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit in Whose felowship we abide, we believe! And, that is enough! Amen!...  Read More

Psalm 148 reminds us that all creation worships You, our Creator. You wield infinite power and merit universal praise. Yet, one seeker asks, "What does the Creator of the universe do with infinite power?" His answer: "You show it by laying it aside, taking on human form, dying the worst kind of death imaginable, then taking up Your life again in resurrection, You defeat death forever." You are wor...  Read More

Lord Jesus, Your prayer for us is so profound. We are overwhelmed by Your care for us and by Your desire that we be a vital part of Your Family and Your plan to reach the world. As we read this prayer, we are mindful that we cannot manage to live in the flow of Your prayer without momentary abiding in Your presence. This we cannot do without the Gift of the Holy Spirit, the Helper, Comforter. Come...  Read More

We want to see Jesus. Like those Greeks at the Passover (John 12:21), we want to see Him. We want to see Him through the day in the usual places, like our devotional times. We want to see Him in unexpected places, reminding us that He is everywhere present. We want to see Him in our lives, shining through our lives. We want to see His glory and reflect it. Open our eyes to see Jesus today. Amen....  Read More