Knock, Knock Matthew 7:7-11 Prayer for the day: Dear God, Sometimes I imagine “the road less traveled” behind the many doors I have knocked on that did not open. Other times, I have wondered if the right doors opened. If this is really what I wanted, what I was looking for, and where I am
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Learning to wait
Luke 4:1-13 Prayer for the day: God, we have found in you a dwelling place. Your faithfulness gives us hope and confidence. Question for reflection: What experiences have taught you about waiting, including challenging times and less dramatic experiences? How might you help others learn patience and trust in God’s faithfulness? ~ Stan Dueck –
Genealogy and history: By the numbers
Matthew 1:7-17 Question for Reflection: There is rhythm in the reading of the genealogy of Jesus, as well as symmetry in the numbers: fourteen plus fourteen plus fourteen generations in all. The God-created generational rhythm might go unnoticed except for Matthew’s pointing it out for us in verse 17. Preacher Alyce McKenzie calls us to