Despite our not being receptive to God’s Word revealed in Jesus Christ, God still casts God’s truth and love everywhere. Regrettably, we often miss it because we do not spiritually cultivate our hearts and minds (Matthew 13:18-23). Through the Holy Spirit we hear, understand, and respond to the truth and love of God. God has […]
Let us pray for the gift of spiritual growth: Almighty and merciful God, you have planted within us and among us the seed of your Word. Help us by your Holy Spirit to receive it with joy and live according to it, so that we grow in faith, hope, and love. Amen. […]
The prophet Zechariah certainly lived in a time of violence. He longed for a time when people would put away war horses and bows and live in peace. Peace had eluded the ancient Judeans. We find ourselves in a comparable situation, looking for a time of peace, yet surrounded by weapons of all sorts. Zechariah’s […]
Let us pray for the gift of spiritual growth: Almighty and merciful God, you have planted within us and among us the seed of your Word. Help us by your Holy Spirit to receive it with joy and live according to it, so that we grow in faith, hope, and love. Amen. […]
Do you trust God or what you perceive to be God’s promises (Genesis 22:1-14)? Do you trust God or what you understand to be God’s blessings? Perhaps we expect plenty of food, clothing, and shelter? Family and friends? A nice job? A nice flow of money? But would we trust God if we lost those […]
Let us pray for the gift to reject the darkness of sin: Father in heaven, the light of Jesus has scattered the darkness of hatred and sin. Called to that light, we ask you for your guidance. Form our lives in your truth and our hearts in your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. […]
