Watch for Newness

Todays’ Scripture: Isaiah 43:19 19 I am about to do something new; this moment it will unfold.  Can you not perceive it?  Even through the wilderness I shall make a way, and paths in the barren desert. (Revised English Bible) Again and again the Scriptures...

Peace

Today’s Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 8“I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you will the Holy Spirit.” (NIV) I don’t know how many times I have read this scripture, but I do know that this thought crosses my mind every time I read it. Ever since I can...

Give In Secret

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 19:6 6 Many seek the favor of the generous, and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts. (ESV) This is the season of giving. There are packages everywhere, all brightly wrapped and ribboned, just waiting to get into the hands of the...

Pray for Peace

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 122: 6-9 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls, and security within your towers.” 8 For the sake of my relatives and friends I will say, “Peace be within you.” 9 For the sake of...

Show Love

Today’s Scripture: John 13:34-35 34 “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (NRSV) “It’s so...

Dress Carefully

Today’s Scripture: Colossians 3:12 12 As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. (NRSV) Hand me down clothes are a blessing to many parents. I was always excited when my friends passed...