30 They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.”32 But they did not understand what he meant and… Continue reading All to the glory of God – Mark 9:30-37
Tag: kingdom of God
Heads Up
This morning, like congregations all over the globe, our little church began to celebrate the season of Advent. It is a time of watching and waiting, of great anticipation, of holy listening. One of the scripture passages I read, from the Gospel of Luke, speaks of lifting our heads up and watching the “signs and… Continue reading Heads Up
Snow Day
Today I am working from my study at home because, once again, it has snowed. No big news there. Virginia weather changes more frequently than I change my clothes. So, it’s five degrees out one morning; fifty degrees out the very next afternoon but, for now, I am waiting things out and trying to be… Continue reading Snow Day
Week 45 When God Gives Us Our Marching Orders
By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 45 Scripture Readings: Haggai Key Scripture Verses: “’But now be strong, Zerubbabel,’ declares the Lord. ‘Be strong, Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the Lord Almighty.” Haggai was… Continue reading Week 45 When God Gives Us Our Marching Orders
Week 45 Together We Build Our Spiritual Household
By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 45 Scripture Readings: 1 Peter 1-3 Key Scripture Verses: 1 Peter 2:4-8 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a… Continue reading Week 45 Together We Build Our Spiritual Household
Week 33: A Peaceful House
Week 33 A Peaceful House Today’s Text: Proverbs 17-18 Key Text: Proverbs 17:1 “Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it than a house full of feasting with strife.” Being a minister and counselor, this scripture reminds me of so many situations in which I have tried to offer spiritual counsel. As a society… Continue reading Week 33: A Peaceful House
Week 33: First of All
Today’s Text: First Timothy 1-3 Key Text: First Timothy 2:1-2 “First of all then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all those who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” It’s an extraordinary… Continue reading Week 33: First of All
Week 30: You Have Said So
Today’s Text: Luke 23-24 Key Text: Luke 23:1-3 “Then the whole assembly rose and led him off to Pilate. And they began to accuse him, saying, ‘We have found this man subverting our nation. He opposes payment of taxes to Caesar and claims to be Messiah, a king.’ So Pilate asked Jesus, ‘Are you the… Continue reading Week 30: You Have Said So
Week 29: All We Have To Give
Week 29: All We Have To Give Today’s Text: Luke 21-22 Key Text: Luke 21:1-4 “And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God, but she of her penury… Continue reading Week 29: All We Have To Give
Week 28: Use It or Lose It
Today’s Text: Luke 19-20 Key Text: Luke 19:26 “I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.” It’s one of Jesus’ more difficult stories to hear. It’s about receiving talents – and using – or losing… Continue reading Week 28: Use It or Lose It
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