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Psalm 1: In all they do, they prosper ——– Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers But their delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law they meditate day and night. They […]

1 John 4: Love in Action ——— Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. ——— NYPD Officer Alyssa Vogel wasn’t trying to be a […]

Psalm 98: Creation’s Song ——– Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; Let the sea roar, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; let them sing before the Lord […]

Isaiah 49: God Will Not Forget ——– Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. ——– Congress has set aside May 5 to remember […]

John 15: I am the vine, you are the branches ——– I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. ——– It is hard to […]

John 15: No Greater Love ——– My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. There is no greater love than this: To lay down one’s life for one’s friends. ——– The Covid era has created an epidemic of frustration and anxiety. It has spilled over into acts of violence and anger. […]

Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd There is nothing else I need He makes me lie down in green pastures He leads me beside still waters He restores my strength He shows me the right paths at the right time He has called me his own child And even given me his family name […]

John 10: Looking for the Others ——– I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. ——– Jesus said a lot of shocking things, […]

John 21: That’s a Nun-ya! ——— Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” ——— When Jesus reinstated Peter, he told Peter one day he would be arrested–just as Jesus had been. Peter looked around at John and said, “Oh yeah? Well […]

Luke 24: Breaking Bread ——– When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. ——– For Christians this story reminds us of the Communion Table. But this […]