1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gained him victory. 2 The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. 3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of…
The Word of God: Matthew 3:13-17 – September 14, 2019
13Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then…
The Word of God: Philippians 3: 17-4:7 – September 14, 2019
3:17Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. 18For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. 19Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory…
The Word of God: 1 Kings 18:41-19:8 – September 14, 2019
18:41Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of rushing rain.” 42So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; there he bowed himself down upon the earth and put his face between his knees. 43He said to his servant, “Go up now,…
“For the Love of God,” A Reflection on Our Connections: Matthew 3:1-12 on John The Baptist, Repentance and Humility.
Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 3, verses 1 to 12 from the New Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible: 3 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is the one of whom the…
Call to Worship: September 13, 2019
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John Calvin’s Quote of the Day – September 13, 2019
“There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice.”
Fred Rogers’ Quote of the Day – September 13, 2019
“Most of us, I believe, admire strength. It’s something we tend to respect in others, desire for ourselves, and wish for our children. Sometimes, though, I wonder if we confuse strength with other words—like ‘aggression’ and even ‘violence’. Real strength is neither male nor female; but it is, quite simply, one of the finest characteristics…
Psalm of the Day – September 13, 2019 (Psalm 51)
1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against you, you alone, have I sinned, and done what is…
