Monthly Archives: December 2013

Matthew 11:2-5 NRSV When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go … Continue reading →

John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this, all will know that you are MY disciples, if you have love for … Continue reading →

Micah 6:8 (NKJV) 8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your  God? It’s the night before “the night … Continue reading →

Revelation 3:16-17 (NIV) “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot.  I wish you were either one of the other! So because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth.  … Continue reading →

Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV) 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven  and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of … Continue reading →

II Corinthians 9:6-9 (NIV) 6 Remember this:  Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously  will also reap generously.  7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God … Continue reading →

Matthew 14:14-21 Jesus went out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them and healed their sick. When evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, “This place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes … Continue reading →

I John 3:16-18 (NKJV) 16 By this we know  love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, … Continue reading →

Psalm 139:13-27 MSG Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb. I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration—what a creation! You know … Continue reading →

Matthew 25:40-45 RSV 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.’ 41 Then he will say to those at his … Continue reading →