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1 Samuel 16:7 (New International Version) But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Lord, open our eyes to the… Continue reading Superintendent

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). Lord, bless the work of Tricia and Lacey at Sista 2 Sista in Binghampton. They are loving their neighbors, women caught up in drugs and prostitution, and providing respite and Your truth.… Continue reading Sista 2 Sista saves

Do not envy the wicked,    do not desire their company;2 for their hearts plot violence,    and their lips talk about making trouble. Proverbs 24:1-2 Lord, may those quiet righteous be blessed. May their promote their good works. Lord, for Memphis, align our hearts with Your good. We celebrate our music in Memphis and the artists that create it.… Continue reading Guard Your Heart

Beware of the scribes, because they for a pretense make long prayers. Their relationship with God was far more show than substance. The scribes thought they were more spiritual because of their long prayers. But G. Campbell Morgan wrote that when a man is away from his wife and the journey is short, the letters… Continue reading Brevity

The Widow’s Offering 41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. 43 Calling his disciples to him,… Continue reading When Little is Much

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” Psalm 150:6 These are the final words of the book of Psalms. All creation is to praise the Lord. We rejoice in it, even through the hard times. Lord, tonight we lift up the MLGW and TDOT crews doing maintenance after storms and restoring… Continue reading Power Crews

25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell… Continue reading Get out of the boat

Psalm 146 1 Praise the Lord.[a] Praise the Lord, my soul. 2 I will praise the Lord all my life;    I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.3 Do not put your trust in princes,    in human beings, who cannot save.4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;    on that very day their plans come to… Continue reading Power Source

“5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy,[a] drive… Continue reading Now Freely Give

A friend mentioned matching a Proverb with the day so I’ll do that now. 15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,    but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,    keeping watch on the wicked and the good. 4 The… Continue reading June 15