Harvest
“The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head.” (Mark 4:28, NRSV)
Archive for February, 2009
Pure and Steadfast
“A pure heart create for me, O God,
put a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:11, LH)
Giving and Taking
“For to those who have, more will be given; and from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.” (Mark 4:25, NRSV)
Good Guidance
“Let your good spirit guide me
in ways that are level and smooth.” (Psalm 143:10b, LH)
We Call, He Answers
“Then you shall call,
and the LORD will answer;
you shall cry for help,
and he will say, Here I am.” (Isaiah 58:9, NRSV)
In the Son
“When anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwells in him and he in God.” (1 John 4:15, LH)
A Secret Gift
[Jesus said,] “To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God….” (Mark 4:11a, NRSV)
Fear and Faith
“Do not fear what you are about to suffer…. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Revelation 2:10 a,c, NRSV)
In the Light
“Whoever loves a brother or sister lives in the light and in such a person there is no cause for stumbling.” (1 John 2:10, NRSV)
