Life is too short to not be myself…
Psalm 135: 1-3; 13-21 (Inclusive Bible) Alleluia! Praise the Name of YHWH— sing praise, you who serve the Most High, who stand in the house of YHWH, in the courts of God’s house! Alleluia! God is good! [Sing praises to God’s name because it is beautiful!] (a) YHWH, your Name stands forever; your fame is... Continue Reading →
Psalm 147: 1-11 (Inclusive Bible) How good it is to praise our God! [It is a pleasure to make beautiful praise!] (a) YHWH rebuilds Jerusalem, and gathers Israel’s exiles. God heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds. God knows the number of the stars and calls each one by name. Great is YHWH, and... Continue Reading →
Psalm 16: 7-11 (Inclusive Bible) I praise YHWH, who guides me; even at night my heart teaches me. I’m always aware of your presence; you are right by my side, and nothing can shake me. My heart is happy and my tongue sings for joy; I feel completely safe with you, because you won’t abandon... Continue Reading →
Ezekiel 31: 3-7 (Inclusive Bible) Look to Assyria, once a Lebanon cedar [beautiful branches, dense shade, towering height;] (a) it is top among the clouds. Springs nourished it, and deep waters made it grow tall; their streams flowed around its base, sending their channels to all the trees in the countryside. So it towered high... Continue Reading →
John 15:26-27; 16:12-13 15:26 "When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. 15:27 You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning. 16:12 "I still have many things to say... Continue Reading →
Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to... Continue Reading →
I take refuge in you, Lord. Please never let me be put to shame. Rescue me by your righteousness! Listen closely to me! Deliver me quickly; be a rock that protects me; be a strong fortress that saves me! You are definitely my rock and my fortress. Guide me and lead me for the sake... Continue Reading →
The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers. A sense of awe came over everyone. God performed many wonders and signs through the apostles. All the believers were united and shared everything. They would sell pieces of property and possessions and distribute the proceeds to... Continue Reading →
This week in our worship we had two scriptures. One from Luke and one from 1 Peter and I love the message of both so I struggled with which one to use for our weekly devotional. Ultimately, I chose Luke because, well, it has Jesus speaking and it’s always good to hear his voice. On... Continue Reading →
