In the beginning of this new work-week, may we be reminded that our work matters to You, Lord. In our rising and our sitting, in our coming and our going, in our speaking and our listening, in our service and our refreshment, may it all be to Your glory and to the blessing of those we serve. This we ask in Jesus' Name. Amen!...  Read More

Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit poured out on the Church. As we remember that moment that transformed the hearts of people and started an unstoppable movement, today may the presence of Your Holy Spirit be so evident in our service of worship and in our lives that that unstoppable movement continues to bring transformation to our lives and to our world. This we ask in Jesus' Name and for...  Read More

DAY 50 - Sunday, May 19, 2024Luke 24:49I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.Scripture InsightsPentecost started as a sit-in: the last recorded words of Jesus were “to stay in the city.” Taking the gospel to the nations required being “clothed with power from on high.” The word “power” in the Old Testament refer...  Read More

Thank You that You are a God Who dwells in the midst of Your people (1 Chronicles 17:4-5)! There is nowhere we can go to escape Your Presence, Your Holy Spirit (Psalm 139:7-12). Truthfully, we do not want to be apart from You, for there we will only find disappointment and even desolation. Tomorrow we will celebrate Pentecost, the super-abundant outpouring of Your Holy Spirit...God with and within...  Read More

DAY 49 - Saturday, May 18, 20241 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.Scripture InsightsWhy is love listed third in today’s scripture? Peter’s teaching in the chapters leading up to this verse is radically countercultural to his contemporaries and deeply offensive to our modern ears. This verse serves as both a concluding exhor...  Read More

Humbly now before You we bow and worship the Name of Jesus. The King of kings Who brings salvation by becoming the Son of man in order to redeem us and restore us to You, Father God. Thank You that You have looked down from Your heavenly throne and looked with favor on the lowly (Psalm 138:6)! We are blessed above all and deeply grateful! Amen....  Read More