My speech was plain, not with a lot of eloquence or human persuasion, but the Holy Spirit’s power was in my words, showing those who heard them that the message was from God. 1 Corinthians 2 God who speaks worlds into being, teach me how to speak from my heart. Amen This evening’s drop of […]

Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5 Spirit of Christ, embodied by Jesus and the assembly of saints: Help me to host your peacemaking ways in my body too! Help my faith community become agents of peace near and far. Amen Today Daily Drop of Hope is from […]

Wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3 Jesus, who taught us the Way of Wisdom, thank you for relieving us of the anguish of impossible […]

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4 Spirit of the Living Christ, inhabit my heart and mind in such a […]

Death has been swallowed up in victory. 1 Corinthians 15 God of new life, heal us from our fear of death, that we may no longer participate in the deathly swirl of greed and violence. Give us liberty to do your good work in the world. Amen. (Walter Brueggemann) Did you know Easter is just […]

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is… Set your minds on things above… For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3 Easter […]

Commit your way to the Lord;     trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,     your vindication like the noonday sun. Psalm 37 Easter Tuesday Prayer: God of all futures, give us the tenacity to hope, that we may not give in […]

I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3 Easter Monday Prayer: Risen Christ, you include […]