by Crystal Harris | May 1, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
The Gift of Light Text: Genesis 1:3-5 Scripture: 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 30, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Text: Through an ancient story, as always, a word for us for the living of each day. Scripture: Numbers 22 : 22b (“Now he – Balaam – was riding”) – 29. Reflection: Today, like Balaam, we are riding a stubborn donkey, trying to get on with our lives. Though we...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 29, 2020 | blog
The Time of Rest for the Land Text: Leviticus 25:1-7 Scripture Reading: Leviticus 25 International Children’s Bible (ICB) The Time of Rest for the Land 25 The Lord spoke to Moses at Mount Sinai. He said, 2 “Tell the people of Israel this: ‘I will give you land. When...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 28, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
The power and Godly intent of words Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up ]as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 27, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Think About These Things… Text: “Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is jus, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable….think about these things” (Philippians 4:8 NRSV adapted). Scripture Reading:...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 25, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Thank You to Heroic Medical Professionals Text: Exodus 1:15-22 International Children’s Bible Scripture Reading: 15 There were two Hebrew nurses named Shiphrah and Puah. These nurses helped the Israelite women give birth to their babies. The king of Egypt said to...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 24, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 19.14 (NIV) My desk at home faces the front window. I was sitting down to work and suddenly a little boy dressed in a superhero costume ran down...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 23, 2020 | blog
Look to nature, to the many birds, knowing that God cares for them and also for you. Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. 30 And even the very hairs of your head are all...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 22, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Text: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13, NRSV adapted). Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-13 Reflection: I was out in our front garden the other morning and noticed the beautiful daffodils blooming with their brilliant yellow...
by Crystal Harris | Apr 21, 2020 | blog, Uncategorized
Small Talk at 2 am “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ...
