Scripture Reading(s) Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 4:11 At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem: A hot wind comes from me out of the bare heights in the desert toward my poor people, not to winnow or cleanse– 4:12 a wind too strong for that. Now it is I who speak … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Luke 14:25-33 14:25 Now large crowds were traveling with him; and he turned and said to them, 14:26 “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. 14:27 Whoever does not carry the cross and follow … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Philemon 1:1-21 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker, 1:2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: 1:3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1:4 … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 1 1:1 Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; 1:2 but their delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law they meditate day and night. 1:3 They are like … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Deuteronomy 30:15-20 30:15 See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. 30:16 If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the LORD your God, walking in his ways, and observing his commandments, decrees, and ordinances, then you shall … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Isaiah 44:6-8 44:6 Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. 44:7 Who is like me? Let them proclaim it, let them declare and set it forth before me. Who has … Read more