pause It has been a while since we’ve been able to raise our voices together. Still, many of us long to shout our praise to Jesus, to bear witness, to give thanks. Be still now, and listen for “Hosannas” to rise from deep within you. God is good. God’s love...

pause I want to walk as a child of the light. I want to follow Jesus. God sent the stars to give light to the world. The star of my life is Jesus. Kathleen Thomerson in “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” (1970) listen “Those who...

pause God’s ways are not our ways. Jesus said: “Happy are you when people insult you… You are the salt of the earth… Love your enemies… Don’t worry… It’s impossible for human beings. But all things are possible for God… The truth will set you free.” Matthew 5:11, 13, 44;...

pause Jesus says to us, “Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) What are you carrying that you need to unload? Imagine that you are holding it in your hands. In your mind, place what you...

pause Come. Come to the well of God’s Word and draw from the source of hope, inspiration, and courage that only God can give us through the Love of Jesus Christ. listen Jesus and his followers went into Capernaum. Immediately on the Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and started teaching....

Sovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in your image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed by you, let us give you what is yours, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Beloved God, from you come all things that are good. Lead us by the inspiration of your Spirit to know those things that are right, and by your merciful guidance, help us to do them, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

God of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings. Give us your grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide us in the way of salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Lesson: Have you ever spent time with someone who’s unpleasant to be around because they’re always complaining and finding fault in everything … even when life seems to be rainbows and butterflies? Sometimes it’s difficult to be around people like that. Now, imagine the kindest person you’ve ever met. What’s the...

pause Approach God with quiet, gentle movements. Refuse to be “loud” and eager to do the talking. Come ready to bow down . . . and listen . . . and find purpose, as one who remembers what it is to be less than holy. listen Therefore, if there is...