Shaper of the universe, help us to remember that the world is not divided into the strong who care and the weak who are cared for. We each take our turn – sometimes taking care of others and sometimes being cared for – not just...
Living Word, you remind us that our words matter. May we speak peacemakers’ words today – and in speaking, transform our conversations so that they accomplish your purpose. Amen....
Loving God, let us hear you today when you ask us to reach out to the forgotten ones among us: the people we don’t talk to, the people we don’t invite to come along, the people we barely notice as we pass them in the...
While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called “the Baptiser,” was preaching in the desert country of Judea. His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: “Change your life. God’s kingdom is here”....
Jesus said, “Watch out for the doomsday deceivers. Many leaders are going to show up with forged identities claiming, ‘I’m the One,’ or, ‘The end is near’. Don’t fall for any of that. When you hear of wars and uprisings, keep your head and don’t...
Jesus said, “The Son of Man’s Arrival will be like this: Two men will be working in the field – one will be taken, one left behind; two women will be grinding at the mill – one will be taken, one left behind. So stay...
When the city came into view, Jesus wept over it....
Jesus told them a story showing that it is necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. He said, “There was once a judge in some city who never gave God a thought and cared nothing for people. A widow in that city kept...
Jesus said, “Were not ten healed? Where are the nine? Can none be found to come back and give glory to God except this outsider?” Then he said to him, “Get up. On your way. Your faith has healed and saved you”....
Jesus said, “Suppose one of you had a hundred sheep and lost one. Wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the lost one until you found it? When found, you can be sure you would put it across your shoulders, rejoicing,...