9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God. (Matthew 5:9 ESV) Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;where there is sadness, joy.O divine Master, grant that I may not so much … Read more
12 “I, I am he who comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man who dies, of the son of man who is made like grass (Isaiah 51:12 ESV) We focus so much time and energy on those around us who matter, but are not our ever-present hope in times of need. It isn’t that we should … Read more
Boy, this week has given me pause for great reflection today and what I am reflecting on is the brokenness of or country. The tragedy we witnessed this week speaks volumes about just how broken we are. We cannot even have open discourse without it coming to violence and here we sit on Sunday with … Read more
1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, (Ephesians 4:1 ESV) We are called to walk a worthy walk. God has called each of us to a life set apart, one that reflects Christ who lives in us through the Spirit. … Read more
15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved,[a] a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15 ESV) There is a lot in our verse today to consider. First, if you were to present yourself to God today, how do you feel like that would … Read more