1Thessalonians 4:1 - Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.
Church WidowsI once served a church that had a sweet group of widows who regularly sat in the same section of the sanctuary each week during worship. These women were a source of encouragement and fellowship to one another. Very often, after worship, they would enjoy having lunch together. They…
As it is the business of tailors to make clothes and of cobblers to mend shoes, so it is the business of Christians to pray. (Martin Luther)This Week’s Scripture· Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15· Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16· 1 Timothy 6:6-19· Luke 16:19-31AdorationPsalm 91:1-2He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High…
Lord, we beseech thee, give ear to our prayers, and by thy gracious visitation lighten the darkness of our heart, by our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. (Thomas Cranmer) This Week’s Scripture· Jeremiah 8:18 – 9:1· Psalm 79:1-9 or Psalm 4· 1 Timothy 2:1-7· Luke 16:1-13AdorationPsalm 79:9 Help us, O God…
The sixth commandment forbids: taking our own or anyone else’s life, except the pursuit of public justice, lawful war, or necessary defense; neglecting or withholding the necessary means for the preservation of life; sinful anger, hatred, envy, or desire for revenge; all excessive emotions and distracting anxieties; intemperate eating, drinking,…