Wednesday, February 28: Psalm 22:22-31
Wednesday, February 28: Psalm 22:22-31 All who seek the Lord will praise Him. Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy. Psalm 22:26b The Lord is my fortress and my stronghold.…
February 25, 2018: the Second Sunday in Lent
Scriptures: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 (Read them online here.)
Tuesday, February 27: “Abide With Me”
Tuesday, February 27: Abide With Me The text of Abide With Me was written in 1847 by Henry Francis Lyte and set to music, most often the tune Eventide written…
Monday, February 26: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Monday, February 26: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 We don’t often use the word "covenant" in our everyday conversations, but we do use words that have similar meanings. Definitions of a religious…
Sunday, February 25: Mark 1:9-15
Sunday, February 25: Mark 1:9-15 In this passage Mark gives us a short version of the baptism of Jesus, his affirmation by God, and his support from the Holy Spirit…
Saturday, February 24: “Shall We Gather at the River”
Saturday, February 24: Shall We Gather at the River Shall We Gather at the River was composed by Robert Lowry, a Baptist minister who reportedly preferred to be known for…
Friday, February 23: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Friday, February 23: 1 Peter 3:18-22 We are not so special that Christ died for our sins only. He died once for all - one time - for the righteous…
Thursday, February 22: “Lead On, O King Eternal”
Thursday, February 22: Lead On, O King Eternal Ernest Shurtleff (1862-1917) graduated from Andover Seminary in 1887. For graduation, he penned the words to this hymn. Lead On, O King…
Wednesday, February 21: Psalm 25:1-10
Wednesday, February 21: Psalm 25:1-10 A paraphrase of this psalm of David, who is praying for protection and forgiveness: Feeling failure, we seek God’s mercy and help. We ask for…