1 Kings 4:29-30. (The Message) God gave Solomon wisdom - the deepest of understanding and the largest of hearts. There was nothing beyond...

One of my professors in graduate school, at an institution whose name does not begin with DUKE, grew up in Holland during World War II. ...

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his...

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; He has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the...

Psalm 126 Common English Bible A pilgrimage song. When the Lord changed Zion’s circumstances for the better, it was like we had been...

Isaiah 40:1-11, NIV Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has...

Luke 2:10-11: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people; to you...

2 Samuel 16:11-12. (The Message) “Besides,” continued David to Abishai and the rest of his servants, “my own son, my flesh and bone, is...

The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be...

John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole...

EMPTYING PRAYER Lord, you have said that to truly love you then I must also love my neighbor, which can be difficult when we disagree or...

“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do...

Psalm 118:1,14,17 and 19 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!... The Lord is my strength and my...

1 Samuel 31:3-6. (The Message) The battle was hot and heavy around Saul. The archers got his range and wounded him badly. Saul said to...

For on my holy mountain, the mountain height of Israel, says the Lord God, there all the house of Israel, all of them, shall serve me in...

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth, Worship the Lord with gladness; Come into his presence with singing. Know that the Lord...

THANKSGIVING DURING COVID & THE HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING By Benjamin J. Dueholm @ ministrymatters.com MUDDLING THROUGH You’ll start...

Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians...