Creator God, we know that for everything there is a season, and we thank you for the gifts of the season of summer. We pray for your blessing on family reunions and the gathering of friends in the summer. Bless homes and strengthen love through the fellowship of believers. Where this summer contains times of…
The traditional end of the season of Christmas finds the church, by tradition, remembering Matthew’s story of the visit of the wise men. In the larger church around the world, historically, this Sunday has been called Epiphany Sunday. The appearance of the wise men heralds the truth that the good news of Jesus is not…
Great God, we remember before you those who have borne the greatest burden in these disasters and in this time of terror and war. We lift our hearts in thanksgiving for those who have loved their neighbor as they love themselves, for those whose service built up your kingdom, for those whose lives were taken…
Almighty God, great and wondrous are your works. You placed Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden to till and keep it. You have blessed us with ability, and skills, and talents. Through our work, You invite us to partner with You, shaping the world in which we live. You gave dignity to our…
My parents have moved into a new place, a retirement community with meals and health care and assisted living as they might require it. My mother’s dementia brought them to this juncture. They loved their old home and their yard, and didn’t want to leave it. Today we close on the sale of it. My…
Lord, Bring an end to senseless shooting and killing. Bring an end to crazy hatred that only hurts and never solves. With the power and presence of your justice and peace restrain evil and eliminate terror. Strengthen and bless those who serve in harm’s way to work for the peace and justice of others. Give…
Great Teacher, in your will our lives are lived, and by your wisdom truth is found. We pray for graduates who finish a course of study, and move on to something new. Take away anxiety or confusion of purpose, and give them confidence in the future you plan, where energies may be gathered up and…
“Triune God, in your will our lives are lived, and by your wisdom truth is found. We pray for graduates who finish a course of study, and move on to something new. Take away anxiety or confusion of purpose, and give them confidence in the future you plan, where energies may be gathered up and…