ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE … and sent the rich away empty. — Luke 1:53 My brother was a huge Beatles fan as a teenager. Inspired by the Fab Four, he would sign birthday cards with the words “All you need is love.” Sound advice from a child of God whom the world might look…
He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. — Luke 1:51–53 WHEN LOVE TAKES OVER When love…
“O Lord, I do give you thank today for creating us with the capacity for romance. Thank you for the feelings that come when we fall in love, for the happiness of weddings, and for the deep joy that comes from a romance that lives throughout years and years. But, even more, I thank you…
Advent wreaths aren’t just for church worship spaces. Advent wreaths can be a meaningful devotional tool for individuals and families. Did you know that the wreath is round, with no beginning or end, testifying to the eternity of God’s creation, and of God’s love and care for people? The wreath is also of evergreen, recalling…
2/13/2014 O God of love, we pray thee to give us love: Love in our thinking, love in our speaking, Love in our doing, and love in the hidden places of our souls; Love of our neighbors near and far; Love of our friends, old and new; Love of those with whom we find it…
Find a quiet time and place to pray… take a few deep breaths… be still… and know that God is near… A word to reflect on: “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who…
From Fifth Avenue Presbyterian New York, http://fapc.org/news/a-prayer-for-orlando June 15, 2016 A Prayer for Orlando Pour a balm on us, help us to heal. A Special Message from Senior Pastor Scott Black Johnston Dear Friends in Christ, Over the last few days—in the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando—I have had a difficult time reading the…
I am God, and also henceforth I am God; there is no one who can deliver from my hand; I work and who can hinder it? —Isaiah 43: 13 alt. God, we have a warped view of your power. We believe power is only about strength. We hope that power is used against our enemies.…