February 1, 2026 – The Blessed Life
Scriptures for February 1, 2026 The Blessed Life • Micah 6:1-8 • Psalm 15 • 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31 • Matthew 5: 1-12 We have been following the Epiphany Star as we strive to make 2026 shine. The Magi, John the Baptist, two then four disciples follow. Now crowds of people are coming. They want […]
January 20, 2026 – Follow Me
Scriptures for January 25, 2026 Follow Me • Isaiah 9: 1-4 • Psalm 27: 1, 4-9 • 1 Corinthians 1: 10-18 • Matthew 4: 12-23 We keep following the Epiphany Star as we strive to make 2026 shine. We saw how the Magi, John the Baptist, two of his disciples followed Jesus and now we […]
January 18, 2026 – Behold the Lamb
Scriptures for January 18, 2026 Behold the Lamb who takes away the Sin of the World • Isaiah 49: 1-7 • Psalm 40: 1-11 • 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9 • John 1: 29-42 I believe the Epiphany Season can help us welcome the best of 2026 as we follow the star that God has shone […]
January 11, 2026 – Baptism of Jesus
Scriptures for January 11, 2026 Baptism of Jesus Isaiah 42: 1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3: 13 -17 Welcome to 2026. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Connie and I enjoyed our time with our children, their spouses and our grandchildren. Ten of the 12 days of Christmas […]
December 21 What are you dreaming of this Christmas?
Scriptures for December 21, 2025 •Isaiah 7: 10-16 •Psalm 80: 1-7, 17 – 19 •Romans 1: 1-7 •Matthew 1: 18-25 Joseph’s Dream Advent a time for Adventures What are you dreaming of this Christmas? As a child, I dreamt of gifts I might receive. I remember one Christmas receiving a toy styled after a robot […]
December 9 – Second Thoughts
Scriptures for December 23, 2025 • Isaiah 35: 1-10 • Psalm 146: 5 – 10 • James 5: 7-10 • Matthew 11: 2 – 11 SECOND THOUGHTS Have you ever had second thoughts? Second thoughts about how you deal with relationships, the commitments you made or words you said. Did you say too much or […]
December 3 – John the Baptist Makes a Visit
John the Baptist makes a visit Scriptures for December 7, 2025 • Isaiah 11:1-10 • Psalm 72: 1-7, 18-19 • Romans 15: 4-13 • Matthew 3: 1-12 I hope you have a great Thanksgiving. Our celebration was a bit different than we planned but there was much to be thankful for. Connie finally had the […]
November 23rd – TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER
Scriptures for November 23, 2025 • Jeremiah 23: 1-6 • Psalm 46 • Colossians 1: 11-20 • Luke 23: 33-43 TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday. When in worship we acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus. In the Magnificat (Luke 1: 46-55), Mary introduces her son as a ruler who […]
November 16, 2025 – A less than Rosey Picture
Scriptures for November 16, 2025 • Malachi 4:1-2a • Psalm 98 • 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13 • Luke 21: 5-19 A less than Rosey Picture Connie and I will be welcoming our grandchildren the week of Thanksgiving. One year old, Lily, will be flying for the first time, coming in from Palo Alto with […]
November 9, 2025 – Images of Heaven
Scriptures for November 9, 2025 • Job 19:23 – 27a • Psalm 17: 1-9 • 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-5, 13-17 • Luke 20; 27-38 IMAGES OF HEAVEN Last Sunday we lit candles for people we remember with fondness. This week our Gospel text invites us to consider what heaven is like. The conversation in […]
