1 Corinthians 4:3,5 (NRSV) It Is Not For Us To Judge But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. I do not even judge myself. …Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light…

Genesis 40: 1-23 (NRSV) Some time after this, the cupbearer of the king of Egypt and his baker offended their lord, the king of Egypt. Pharaoh was angry with his two officers, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker, and he put them in custody of the house of the captain of the guard, in…

Psalm 111 (NRSV) Mirroring God’s Attributes  Praise the Lord! … Great are the works of the Lord,     studied by all who delight in them.Full of honor and majesty is his work,     and his righteousness endures forever. He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds;     the Lord is gracious and merciful. He provides food for those who fear him;     He  is ever mindful of his…

Mark 1:29-45 (NRSV) As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she…

Mark 1:14-28 (NIV) After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a…

I Cor. 1:10 (NRSV) Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be knit together in the same mind and in the same purpose. Devotion The goal Paul sets before…

Psalm 43, 149, 143; and Paul’s letter to the Philippians, 4:11-13 (NKJV) Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be…

Philippians 4:1-9 (ESV) Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women,…

John 17:1-8 – Jesus Prays for His Disciples (RSV) After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have…

Psalm 147:1-11 (NRSV) Praise the Lord!How good it is to sing praises to our God,    for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.The Lord builds up Jerusalem;    he gathers the outcasts of Israel.He heals the brokenhearted    and binds up their wounds.He determines the number of the stars;    he gives to all of them their names.Great is our Lord and…