Thursday, June 21: Hebrews 13:16
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. This particular verse made me think of Pastor Emily’s sermon on April 22, 2018 about the Good Shepherd, and how every one of us needs to help and encourage others, to be there to help where […]
Wednesday, June 20: Noah
Noah and the ark makes it on everyone’s list of top ten Bible stories. But what do we really know about Noah? Most of what we know about Noah we learned in Sunday School or more recently from a blockbuster Hollywood movie. You might not think of Noah so much as a caregiver, but he […]
Tuesday, June 19: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
Have you ever been in a situation where you lost someone, lost your job, or you are tired and frustrated with life? The following hymn may lift you up. Precious Lord, take my hand Lead me on, let me stand I’m tired, I’m weak, I’m lone Through the storm, through the night Lead me on […]
Monday, June 18: James 2:15-17
If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, go in peace, keep warm and eat your fill, and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. Since we […]
Sunday, June 17: Danny Thomas
Danny Thomas was an actor, father, and caregiver. An American icon as an actor and caregiver, Danny Thomas shows what a little inspiration and a lot of desire can accomplish. A young aspiring actor, Danny Thomas just could not seem to break-in to the acting industry. No matter how hard he worked, or how many […]
Saturday, June 16: “It Takes a Village…”
Andrew Jackson said, “One man with courage makes a majority.” Yes, that’s true in defining moments or great accomplishments. When we study history we often glorify outstanding individuals and singular achievements. During our colonial period several qualities which define American ideals developed: diversity, mobility, political and personal freedoms, and individuality, for example. Progress, change, and […]
Friday, June 15: Psalm 82:3-4: The Call of a Caregiver
3 Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. 4 Deliver the poor and needy; Free them from the hand of the wicked. We must remember we are Christ’s hands and feet in this world, and to do what He would do to care for those in need. 1 Cor.12:12: “Just […]
Thursday, June 14: “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart”
This hymn, also known as “Gift of Finest Wheat”, was composed by Omar Westendorf (1916-1997) who received a Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and spent most of his professional musical career as the organist and choirmaster at S. Bonaventure Church in Cincinnati. Mr. Westendorf was a considered a […]
“From Voice to Action” event this Saturday
Reminder: the “From Voice to Action” event, helping families who are dealing with the opioid epidemic here in Reading, is this Saturday from 9:30 am to noon. Please see the Facebook event for details of the workshops and breakout sessions. The event will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Vine Street, […]
Wednesday, June 13: Matthew 25:40
35 For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ […]