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46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47  and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48  for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49  for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holyContinue reading “Joy Through Humility”

1  Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son!  2  May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice!  3  Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness!  4  May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, giveContinue reading “Bring Peace To Our World”

100 A Psalm for giving thanks. 1  Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! 2  Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 3  Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep ofContinue reading “Coming To The Table With Thanksgiving”

6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle whenContinue reading “Coming To The Table: With Purpose”

2 In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet: 2 “Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people,Continue reading “Coming To The Table: With Anticipation”

So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility countContinue reading “Coming To The Table: Reforming Ourselves Through Christ”

A Psalm of David.   1  The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.   2  He makes me lie down in green pastures.    He leads me beside still waters.   3  He restores my soul.    He leads me in paths of righteousness  for his name’s sake.   4  Even though I walk through the valley of theContinue reading “Coming To The Table: The Shepherd Prepares The Way”

3 And while he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head. 4 There were some who said to themselves indignantly, “WhyContinue reading “Coming To The Table: Hold Nothing Back”

9 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. 2  She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3  She has sent out her young women to call from the highest places in the town, 4  “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”Continue reading “Coming To The Table: Feasting On Wisdom”