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Daily Devotional from Pastor Mary 4-7-16

April 7, 2016 by Pastor Mary Haley

Daily Reading: 4-7-16

Psalm 30:1-5 New Living Translation (NLT)

A psalm of David. A song for the dedication of the Temple.

I will exalt you, Lord, for you rescued me.

You refused to let my enemies triumph over me.

O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,

and you restored my health.

You brought me up from the grave, O Lord.

You kept me from falling into the pit of death.

Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones!

Praise his holy name.

For his anger lasts only a moment,

but his favor lasts a lifetime!

Weeping may last through the night,

but joy comes with the morning.

Daily Devotional from Pastor Mary 4-6-16

April 6, 2016 by Pastor Mary Haley

Daily Reading: 4-6-16

Psalm 122 New Living Translation (NLT)

Pray for peace in Jerusalem.

May all who love this city prosper.

O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls

and prosperity in your palaces.

For the sake of my family and friends, I will say,

“May you have peace.”

For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,

I will seek what is best for you, O Jerusalem.

Daily Devotional with Pastor Mary 4-5-16

April 5, 2016 by Pastor Mary Haley

Daily Reading: 4-5-16

Psalm 122 New Living Translation (NLT)

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.

I was glad when they said to me,

“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

And now here we are,

standing inside your gates, O Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is a well-built city;

its seamless walls cannot be breached.

All the tribes of Israel—the Lord’s people—

make their pilgrimage here.

They come to give thanks to the name of the Lord,

as the law requires of Israel.

Here stand the thrones where judgment is given,

the thrones of the dynasty of David.

Pray for peace in Jerusalem.

May all who love this city prosper.

O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls

and prosperity in your palaces.

For the sake of my family and friends, I will say,

“May you have peace.”

For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,

I will seek what is best for you, O Jerusalem.

Daily Devotional with Pastor Mary 4-4-16

April 4, 2016 by Pastor Mary Haley

Daily Reading: Psalm 40:5-10 New Living Translation (NLT)

O Lord my God, you have performed many wonders for us.

Your plans for us are too numerous to list.

You have no equal.

If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds,

I would never come to the end of them.

You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings.

Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand[a]—

you don’t require burnt offerings or sin offerings.

Then I said, “Look, I have come.

As is written about me in the Scriptures:

I take joy in doing your will, my God,

for your instructions are written on my heart.”

I have told all your people about your justice.

I have not been afraid to speak out,

as you, O Lord, well know.

I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart;

I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power.

I have told everyone in the great assembly

of your unfailing love and faithfulness.

Hallelujah! Hope is Found 3-27-16

March 27, 2016 by Pastor Mary Haley

Quest for Hope

Hallelujah! Hope is Found 3-27-16

John 20: 1-23

Yesterday, was a day of quiet separation and contemplation as Jesus’ physical body laid lifeless in the tomb. All of creation reacted to Messiah’s death; yet it was planned from the beginning. During this time of darkness, Christ’s Spirit was working to release us from death, our bondage to sin, and to transfer us to the work of righteousness in his kingdom through the Holy Spirit. Christ the Lord is risen, today! He is our Risen Hope! Hallelujah! We have been forgiven and the work of the Holy Spirit has begun.

It is Finished! 3-25-16

March 25, 2016 by Pastor Mary Haley

Quest for Hope

It is Finished 3-25-16

John 19:17-30

In Jesus’ example of serving and washing the disciples’ feet, we find God reaching out to serve us in a way we cannot serve ourselves; we need a relationship with Christ. So, please connect to Christ. Jesus loves and forgives us, humbly takes our place, makes us clean, and then fills our hearts with His perfect love so we can serve others. The depth of God’s love and commitment to have a relationship with us is revealed as we read our passage for today.

Washed to Serve 3-24-16

March 24, 2016 by Pastor Mary Haley

Quest for Hope

Washed to Serve 3-24-16

John 13:1-15, 34-35

Yesterday, we read about Jesus and the turmoil in his soil; he knew within days he would be returning to the Father and completing his mission to lay the foundation for redemption. Today, on our quest for hope, Jesus will model for his disciples the heart of God for His children. Read the passage slowly and please note the revelation of such love and provision; to be washed and served by God. We have nothing to do with cleaning ourselves in a presentable fashion; it is God’s doing when we place our Hope in the work of Grace.

A Soul in Turmoil 3-23-16

March 23, 2016 by Pastor Mary Haley

Quest for Hope

A Soul in Turmoil 3-23-16

John 12:27-36

Yesterday, on our quest for hope, we read Jesus’ instructive words that his followers must die to self in order to live for God. Today, Jesus applies that specific teaching lesson to his own life. His soul is in turmoil as he faces his upcoming physical death to save humanity, as well as humanity’s increasing distrust and misunderstanding of God’s real redemptive purpose for him as Messiah.

Producing True Life 3-22-16

March 22, 2016 by Pastor Mary Haley

Quest for Hope

Producing True Life 3-22-16

John 12:23-26

Yesterday, in our quest for Hope from the Word of God, we could empathize with David and Jesus as they both looked for God to lift them from very hard places in life, only to feel somewhat abandoned by God. God was present but silent. When we feel that way, we must stay the course like Jesus, because God fulfilled everything that was planned for his life. He is the exalted and glorious Stairway to eternity; the Way, the Truth, and the Life to the Father (John 14:6). Today, Jesus affirms that truth through a parable when he tells his disciples to follow, remain connected to him, and be ready to serve at a moment’s notice. It’s a picture of finding and producing true life with God, but it means setting down our own desires, interests, rights, and agendas in exchange for a higher purpose.

Looking for God 3-21-16

March 21, 2016 by Pastor Mary Haley

Quest for Hope

Looking for God 3-21-16

Psalm 22:1-8

On Saturday, we read about Zacchaeus and how he reveals a truly surrendered life. In fact, Zacchaeus shows us grace in action as he seeks the Lord and puts his hope in Jesus to save him. Zacchaeus demonstrates the power of grace as he climbs down from the tree to receive and fellowship with God’s Love. He goes from being separated from the love of God in Christ to enjoying Christ as a guest in his home. Truly, only God could have brought this about in Zacchaeus’ life. Today, we will continue our quest for hope as we turn to the Psalter and visit David’s song in Book 22. He sang about how he continued to look for God (like Zacchaeus), but at times he felt abandoned by Him. Have you ever prayed, “Where are you, God?” David did. Jesus did.

Daily Devotional from Pastor Mary 4-7-16

Daily Devotional from Pastor Mary 4-6-16

Daily Devotional with Pastor Mary 4-5-16

Daily Devotional with Pastor Mary 4-4-16

Hallelujah! Hope is Found 3-27-16

It is Finished! 3-25-16

Washed to Serve 3-24-16

A Soul in Turmoil 3-23-16

Producing True Life 3-22-16

Looking for God 3-21-16

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