The Prodigal Returns

Sunday, January 11 BAPTISM OF THE LORD The Prodigal Returns Luke 15:11-24 But when he came to his senses he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! Luke 15:17 NRSVue Despite what we see as failure, we...

Repent and Be Baptized

Saturday, January 10 Repent and Be Baptized Acts 2:32-39 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Acts 2:37 NRSVue What a difference could be made if some people just had an...

Repent and Seek God’s Face

Friday, January 9 Repent and Seek God’s Face 2 Chronicles 7:12-16 When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain or command the locust to devour the land or send pestilence among my people, 14 if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek...

Draw Near to God by Faith

Thursday, January 8 Draw Near to God by Faith Hebrews 11:1-10 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would approach God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 NRSVue Faith keeps us in the race with hopes...

Jesus Has Power to Forgive Sins

Wednesday, January 7 Jesus Has Power to Forgive Sins Mark 2:1-12 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Child, your sins are forgiven.” Mark 2:5 NRSVue Do not let the beliefs of others come between your faith and what you need from Jesus....

Turn Towards Righteousness

Tuesday, January 6 EPIPHANY Turn Towards Righteousness Isaiah 1:10-21 Your new moons and your appointed festivals my soul hates; they have become a burden to me; I am weary of bearing them. Isaiah 1:14 NRSVue Righteousness is not found in the repetition of custom but...
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