DAY 33: Thanks for our freedoms and liberties

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But do not use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead use your freedom to serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 OBSERVATION: If we are not careful, freedom can be mistaken for license. Although we are free we are NOTContinue reading “DAY 33: Thanks for our freedoms and liberties”

DAY 32: Wisdom in navigating social media and culture

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 “And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 “But thanks be to God, who alwaysContinue reading “DAY 32: Wisdom in navigating social media and culture”

DAY 31: Those battling incurable diseases

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live (John 11:25). For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any otherContinue reading “DAY 31: Those battling incurable diseases”

DAY 30: Homeless in our community

“And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you didContinue reading “DAY 30: Homeless in our community”

DAY 28: Praise for answered prayer

Pilate therefore said to him: Art thou a king then? Jesus answered: Thou sayest that I am a king. For this was I born, and for this came I into the world; that I should give testimony to the truth. Every one that is of the truth, heareth my voice. (John 18:37) OBSERVATION:  Jesus wantsContinue reading “DAY 28: Praise for answered prayer”

DAY 27: Those incarcerated (and their families on the outside)

For I was hungry and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord,Continue reading “DAY 27: Those incarcerated (and their families on the outside)”

DAY 26: For the spiritual leaders in our community

“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.” PhilippiansContinue reading “DAY 26: For the spiritual leaders in our community”

DAY 25: Paramedics

Here are some of the parts God has appointed for the church: first are apostles, second are prophets, third are teachers, then those who do miracles, those who have the gift of healing, those who can help others, those who have the gift of leadership, those who speak in unknown languages. 1 Corinthians 12:28 (NLT)Continue reading “DAY 25: Paramedics”

DAY 24: Police

“But I say to you, do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also…” Matthew 5:39 NRSV OBSERVATION:  We often read these words of Jesus as a radical to passivity. In truth, His teaching calls for a much deeper confrontation than a reciprocal act of violence.Continue reading “DAY 24: Police”

DAY 23: Firemen

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13 To grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit – Isaiah 61:3Continue reading “DAY 23: Firemen”