“One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well he asked him, ‘Which commandment is the first of all?’” Mark 12:28 When Jesus taught …
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”Matthew 28:19 Those of us who have spent most of our …
“Jesus straightened up and said to her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ She said, ‘No one, sir.’ And Jesus said, ‘Neither do I condemn you. Go your way, and from now …
“O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.”Isaiah 25:1 NRSVue God has plans “formed of …
“I love the Lord because he has heard my voice and my supplications. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.”Psalm 116:1-2 NRSVue When one …
“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.”1 Peter 4:10 NRSVue This verse follows Peter telling the readers to “maintain constant love for …
“You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty.”Psalm 91:1 NRSVue This Psalm is written to those who love God. I don’t mean those who loudly …
“You invited my enemies from all around as if for a day of festival; and on the day of the anger of the Lord, no one escaped or survived; those whom I bore and reared, …
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your …
“The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”Zephaniah …