by Crystal Harris | May 13, 2020 | blog
I will live today with gratitude. Text: Then Jesus asked, “Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they?” Luke 17:17 NRSV Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-19 Reflection: The reading from Luke today is one of my favorite Thanksgiving texts each year. ...
by Crystal Harris | May 12, 2020 | blog
God desires us to return to a relationship with Him/Her Text: “Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning. Rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and...
by Crystal Harris | May 11, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
I will trust in the Lord today, no matter what. Text: “The Lord is my strength and shield; in him my heart trusts.” Psalm 28:7a, NRSV Scripture Reading: Psalm 28:6-9 Reflection: Have you ever had one of those “Murphy’s Law” kind of days? Yesterday was one of...
by Crystal Harris | May 9, 2020 | blog
What kind of mom are you? Text: Proverbs 31-26-31 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he...
by Crystal Harris | May 8, 2020 | blog
Looking back to find strength Looking back to find strength Scripture: “I took you from the pasture and from following the flock to be ruler over my people Israel. I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from...
by Crystal Harris | May 7, 2020 | blog
Actions In Place of Worry Text: Matthew 6:27 International Children’s Bible (ICB) Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:27 International Children’s Bible (ICB) 27 You cannot add any time to your life by worrying about it. Reflection: Worrying doesn’t add time to our lives...
by Crystal Harris | May 6, 2020 | blog
I will live today with hope and optimism. Text: “Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” Psalm 30:5b NRSV Scripture Reading: Psalm 30 Reflection: As we all know, this present and uncertain time has been an enormous challenge for so many...
by Crystal Harris | May 5, 2020 | blog
The Moderation Our Ancestors Sought to Live Text: “If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, or else, having too much, you will vomit it.” – Proverbs 25.16 It seems a simple humorous bible verse but it has enormous challenges for our lives. Our...
by Crystal Harris | May 4, 2020 | blog
Never Give In: Living in Optimism Text: Hebrews 12:1: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us....
by Crystal Harris | May 2, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Lord, make me a channel of your peace. Text: “Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” ~unknown Meditation: Prayer of St. Francis of...
