Live as children of light
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because […]
The way of the righteous
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wickedor stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit […]
Tribute recitations
An example of recitations personalized and delivered in tribute to people on occasions such as arrivals or departures, reaching milestones, and personal or group achievements. Ephesians 2:10 Rodger is God’s workmanship, His handiwork. “For Rodger is His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that Rodger should walk in them” […]
Confession and appeal for forgiveness
Multi-lingual recitation of Psalm 51:1-12 with nine reciters bringing together a large range of ethnic groups to present an “around-the-world” confession Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my […]
Father’s Day advice from dads
Six dads give advice to kids — straight from the Bible. Deuteronomy 6:6-9 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. […]
Father’s Day advice from kids
Six young people give fathers some advice straight from the Bible Love the Lord. Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. Be kind. Psalm 103:13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him. […]
the Quilt
The 5-person Quilt recitation is an aggregation of encouraging passages from the Bible: Deuteronomy 30:19-20a Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants […]
Nehemiah’s prayer
The words of Nehemiah son of Hakaliah: In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem. 3 They said […]
Born again
You must be born again, Jesus said to Nicodemus–but not just born of water (baptism), but also of the Spirit. Jesus’ charge is that the change bringing new life is, yes, outwardly proclaimed, but also inwardly made real. It is the gift of the Spirit that we have new life. We are born again due […]
