The Last Shall Be First

Matthew 20:1-16;17th Sunday after Pentecost; Mark 10:35-44; The first shall be last and the last shall be first. Humble yourself and serve others rather than your own egos and personal desires. 

Whether We Suffer Or Die

Philippians 1:12-30 KJV; 17th Sunday after Pentecost; Whether we suffer or die the Lord is with us. Even that is an opportunity to glorify God. 

Temper My Speech

2 Corinthians 13:7-14 KJV

Temper my speech so that I do not do more damage than good.

Help Us To Know Your Good Will

Isaiah 53:6-9 KJV: 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Your thoughts are not our thoughts; your ways are not our ways; help us to know your way, your will for us.

Renew Your Hearts And Minds

Ephesians 4:23-32 KJV; Renew your hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit that you might be loving, kind, and forgiving.

I Will Seek His Face; His Kingdom

17th Sunday after Pentecost; Psalm 275:1-9 KJV; There is nothing better than being in the presence of the Lord so we seek His face; His kingdom and give Him thanks and praise.

Live In Righteousness And Truth

Ephesians 5:1-10 KJV Live in righteousness and truth; live in the light who is Jesus the Christ!

Compassion, Love, Forgiveness

Matthew 18:21-35 KJV; 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Forgive others as you would forgive them. Have compassion on others.

Judging Other Traditions

16th Sunday after Pentecost Romans 14:1-12; Whatever we eat; however we worship we do for the Lord.

Of One Mind

Philippians 2:1-2 KJV; When a congregation, when a people are of one mind and with love in Christ Jesus it will bring great joy.

The Beloved Son Forgives

Genesis 50:15-21 KJV; 16th Sunday after Pentecost; The beloved sons forgive. Joseph forgave his brothers. Jesus forgives us.

Rejoice In The Lord

Philippians 4:4-9 KJV; Rejoice in the Lord even when times are bad for the Lord has a good plan for you.

Bless The Lord!

Psalm 103:1-12 KJV;  16th Sun after Pentecost; We bless the name of the one who has so richly blessed us! 

Teach The Children To Know The Lord

Matthew 18:1-7 KJV; 15th Sunday after Pentecost; We cause offense to the children by not teaching them of the Lord.

Love Fulfills The Law

Romans 13:8-10 KJV; Love is the fulfillment of the law.

I Dwell With The Lord Forever

Psalm 23 KJV; Make the Shepherd's Psalm a daily prayer.

Warn With Grace

Psalm 32:1-7 KJV; 15th Sunday after Pentecost; We are to warn those who are falling away for their sakes and ours.

Open Your Lips And Confess

Psalm 32:1-7 KJV; 15th Sunday after Pentecost; Confess your sins and receive forgiveness.

Go Ye Therefore

Matthew 28:18-20; The Great Commission is not a mere request.

Labor Day 2023

Proverbs 21:25-26 KJV; The way in which we labor ought to glorify the Lord.

The Bears And Elisha

2 Kings 2:23-24 KJV; Curses or blessings; God hears them all.

He Bids Us Come And Die

Matthew 16:21-28 KJV;14th Sun after Pentecost; Jesus tells us in order to live we must die to ourselves.

Do Good Even To Your Enemies

Romans 12:9-21 KJV; 14th Sunday after Pentecost; Do good to all people as much as is possible that we might all live peaceable lives.

Worship Together

Psalm  95:1-7a KJV; Worship the Lord alongside other brothers and sisters in Christ.

Houses Built On Foundations of Sand

Matthew 7:24-29 KJV; Hurricane Idalia is coming near the coast. The wise man builds his house upon a rock. The wise man hears the Word of God and actually does the will. Support and help your neighbor in time of need.

One In Christ Jesus

Galatians 3:26-29 KJV: Why do the children of God discriminate against one another?

We Wash Our Hands In The Blood Of Christ

Psalm 26; KJV; 14th Sunday after Pentecost; We can only be found righteous when we are washed by the blood of Christ.

Camp in St. Augustine, using my laptop without lighting; 1 bar on the cell phone from which I am using a hotspot. Posting is going really slow this morning!

He Brings The City To The Ground

Isaiah 26:2-5 KJV; He brings those lofty cities and countries to the ground. He lays them in the dust.

Jesus Is The Christ

13th Sun after Pentecost:; Matthew 16:13-20 KJV; The confession of the faithful is that Jesus is the Son of God. He is the Christ!

God Would Have Us Welcome The Stranger

Romans 11:33 – 12:8; KJV; 13th Sunday After Pentecost; God does indeed have a mind. He has a plan like none that we can fathom. He would have us welcome even the strangest of strangers.

He Hears Our Prayers And Answers

Psalm 116:1-2; Romans 8:28; KJV; He hears our prayers and answers them according to His good will.

Hearken To The Lord!

13th Sun after Pentecost; Isaiah 51:1-6 KJV; Listen to Him!

Terrible and Terrific

Romans 8:28,31,32 KJV: The plan of God for us was terrible that Jesus suffered and died for our sakes. Terrific because his love for us is so great that he was willing to die for us.

A Reprieve

Psalm 138:1-7 KJV; 13th Sunday after Pentecost; God is with you with great love and kindness. He will help you in times of trouble.

Our Goodly Heritage

Psalm 16:5-9 KJV; By faith in the sacrifice of Jesus for us; we have inherited our places in the Kingdom of God as God's beloved children.

Make Us Whole!

Matthew 15:21-28; Luke 11:9-10 KJV; Jesus made the Canaanite woman's daughter whole. He can do he same for you.

God's Promises To All Who Believe

Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32 KJV; 12th Sunday after Pentecost; God shows mercy to all who trust Him; who trust His Word.

We Cannot Hide Our Secrets From God

Isaiah 29:15-16 KJV; Our God is a just God. He will provide justice for all people; even for those who would lie to his children for their own benefit.

He Calls All People

Isaiah 56:1,6-8; Mark 2:17 KJV; The Lord calls strangers and outcasts; sinners, to be His children.

Whether We Live Or Die

Romans 14:4-9; Philippians 1:21-25 KJV; Whether we live or die we live to the Lord. Live life in the Lord!