In Preparation for June 18, 2023

Matthew 9:36 -10:8  June 18, 2023  Lead-in:  One day when Jesus was preaching, he looked out and, “at the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them.” (Matthew 9)  In effect, the sight of the crowd broke Jesus’ heart.  Such was the compassion that...

In Preparation for May 14, 2023

Lead in #1: Jesus promised the disciples that the Spirit would reveal himself to them. So it is for us. Through the Spirit, Christ reveals himself to us. Spiritual writer and storyteller Paula D’Arcy puts it this way, “God comes to you disguised as your life.” Prompt...

In Preparation for May 7, 2023

Pondering with Prompts John 14:1-12 May 7, 2023 Lead in #1: Jesus said to his disciples, “Do not let your hearts be troubled… have faith.” Our hearts can be troubled and concerned about many things these days. There are the everyday things like the rising cost of...