Prayer of the Day Gracious God, your blessed Son came down from heaven to be the true bread that gives life to the world. Give us this bread always, that he may live in us and we in him, and …

Ministry in this broken world is full of twists and turns. Sometimes it’s straightforward, but more often than not, things occur that aren’t necessarily in the original game plan for the day, week, or month. Of course, the same is …

Prayer of the Day O God, eternal goodness, immeasurable love, you place your gifts before us; we eat and are satisfied. Fill us and this world in all its need with the life that comes only from you, through Jesus …

One of the interesting observations of getting older seems to be how time passes so differently for me than it does for my children. I remember when I was young, time seemed to move so slowly. A five-minute wait for …

Prayer of the Day Gracious God, you have placed within the hearts of all your children a longing for your word and a hunger for your truth. Grant that we may know your Son to be the true bread of …

For the past several years, it has probably felt like facts are hard to come by. Everything in our news media – and sometimes in our in-person encounters – seems to be considered subjective, or prone to “alternative facts.” It’s …

Prayer of the Day O God, powerful and compassionate, you shepherd your people, faithfully feeding and protecting us. Heal each of us, and make us a whole people, that we may embody the justice and peace of your Son, Jesus …

Prayer of the Day O God, from you come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works. Give to us, your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey your …

In the gospel of John (Chapter 8:31-36), Jesus speaks of the freedom that comes from continuing in his word. As we approach the Fourth of July this year, with questions of freedom on our hearts due to recent news in our …

Prayer of the Day God of the covenant, in our baptism you call us to proclaim the coming of your kingdom. Give us the courage you gave the apostles, that we may faithfully witness to your love and peace in …

As I’ve gotten to know Esperanza a bit, I’ve noticed that this is a community of faith that has much to offer our broader community and world. I’ve been blessed to spend some time walking alongside the membership as they …

Prayer of the Day Almighty and merciful God, we implore you to hear the prayers of your people. Be our strong defense against all harm and danger, that we may live and grow in faith and hope, through Jesus Christ, …