Daily Scripture "Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, and the rugged places a plain." (Isaiah 40:4). Daily Action Light both the Hope and Peace candles. Take a few minutes to identify one "rough ground" or "mountain" of stress in your life. Pray for … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 8 – Dec. 7th
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Daily Advent Series – Day 7 – Dec. 6th
Daily Scripture "I wait for the Lord, may whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope." (Psalm 130:5). Daily Action Take a few minutes today to find one of the Scriptures we used this week (Isaiah 9:2), Isaiah 40:31, Malachi 4:2, Isaiah 64:4, Romans 15:13, or Psalm 31:24). Write it down and … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 7 – Dec. 6th
Daily Advent Series – Day 6 – Dec. 5th
Daily Scripture "Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." (Psalm 31:24). Daily Action Hope requires action. Look for a way to put your hope into practice today - maybe by working on a goal you've been putting off or by performing an act of service for someone in need. Daily … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 6 – Dec. 5th
Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 5th
"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." (Nehemiah 8:10) In the midst of colorul creations made from old plastic bottles cut to resemble feathers and even lampshades, a tour guide at a New Orleans Museum shared the thinking behind the use of such material. "For a city that's had such … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 5th
Daily Advent Series – Day 5 – Dec. 4th
Daily Scripture "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13). Daily Action Write down three specific things that bring you joy. Pray that the Holy Spirit uses those things to … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 5 – Dec. 4th
Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 4th
"As God's chosen people...clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." (Colossians 3:12) An older man jogging down a street in New York City stopped in his tracks when he noticed a pair of battered sneakers placed near a homeless man's sign requesting help. When the jogger learned that the two men wore a … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 4th
No Thought Police 