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Mark 1:1-15 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the son of God.  (v. 1) Author of life, thank you for incluiding us in the story of Jesus and his love.  In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen Prayer concern:  Missionaries My prayerful thoughts:  Being code compliant and not getting sued by my neighbors.  FYI:  My mother's side of the family had many missionaries:  Oliver, Thea, Ruth and Marg ..  all deceased. I believe we should use our skills to God's glory ...   Building is not one of them :(

With neck brace ..  battery died, but I'm still alive.

My weakly / weekly

Acts 2:14a, 22-32    This Jesus God raised up,  and of that all of us are witnesses.  (v. 32) Loving Spirit, thank you for leading me to Christ, in whom I have life always.  Guide me in proclaiming the good news to others.  In Jesus' name I pray.  Amen Prayer concern:  Youth preparing for confirmation My prayerful thoughts:  My confirmation is on the Internet through our website or visit me eyeball to eyeball and I'll tell you about my confirmation days.

Solomon 2: 8-15 The flowers appear on the earth;  the time of singing has come.  (v. 12) Faithful God, thank you for your love that will not let me down.  In Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Marriage counselors My prayer concern:  My marriage to my beloved wife of many years ..   we've been through a lot, love you till death us do part.  Also, my prayer is to the JK marriage too ..   what's going on with that?

Psalm 114  Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord.  (v. 7) Redeeming Lord, thank you for loving me, forgiving me, and setting me free, through Christ.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Poets and composers My thoughts:  Our musicians from our church and our son Mark ..  a starving artist of sorts.  Hope you had a happy birthday son. I also left a note to my daughter-in-law telling her that I forgive her.  I guess JM of the JKM family celebrated M's birthday at their favorite watering hole ..  Me?  ..   uninvited as usual.  Sally was there. Sally's computer got hacked again ..  only this time it's her at a LOCAL Dr. office called INLAND computer store here in Topeka KS. An expensive hacking lesson. That's all for today.

Colossians 3:5-11 In that renewal . . . Christ is all and in all!  (v. 11) God of new beginnings,  thank you for your promise of love and life with you.  In Jesus' name I pray.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Baptismal sponsors My prayer concern:  My family or lack thereof ...  Happy birthday Mark I'm church-ed out too ..  details in another blog.

Matthew 27:57-66    So they went with the guard and made the tomb secure by sealing the stone.  (v. 66) Jesus, thanks for breaking out of the tomb and dwelling with us.  In your name we pray.  Amen Prayer concern:  Prisoners and prison workers My prayer concern is trying to understand why I got sent to prison ..  Am I to be a witness to the incarcerated?

John 18:1-19:42  One of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once blood and water came out.  (19:34) Jesus, I am forever grateful for the love you poured out on me from the cross.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those needing assurance of Jesus' love My prayer concern:  Upcoming code compliance trial from our NAZI government and remove my bitterness.  Also remember HOLY WEEK and thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for me.

1 Corinthians 11:23-26  This is my body that is for you.  Do this in remembrance of me.  (v. 24) Thank you, Jesus, for the loving meal you serve to us.  In your name we pray.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those receiving their first communion My prayerful concerns:  Hope my voice makes it through this week :)  We're singing every day this week, almost.  Looking forward to it, if my voice holds out ..  cough drops in hand. Yes, our old farm church will be in code ..  I'm trying.

Hebrews 12:1-3  Let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely.  (v. 1) Lord Jesus, forgive my sins, especially ______________.  In your name I pray.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those who question Jesus' forgiveness My prayer is dealing with BITTERNESS AMEN

John 12:20-36    Sir, we wish to see Jesus.  (v. 21) Jesus, help us to obey your command to love those who are not like us, and to invite them to see you.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Seekers and those who are not seeking My prayerful thoughts:  Try to love the Westboro Baptist Cult ..  and pray for our country for our president to do the right thing for our Lord too. Pray for me as I'm trying to be code compliant too.

Psalm 36: 5-11  For with you is the fountain of life.  (v. 9) Prayer concern:  Those preparing for baptism My thought:  Somewhere in our home of paper is my baptismal certificate ..  somewhere.  If I find it I'll scan it to this web page. TAXES HAVE BEEN E-FILED !! :)

We had a very inspirational message today

Matthew 27: 11-54   Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed his last.  (v. 50) Jesus, help me to reflect on your suffering and death this week.  In your name.  Amen. Prayer concern:    Choirs and worship leaders preparing for Easter My prayer concern:  We are celebrating Palm Sunday here at OSLC just like the writer writes.

Psalm 31:9-16  I am the scorn of all my adversaries, a horror to my neighbors.  (v. 11) Prayer concern:  Those who feel abandoned My prayer concern:  I'm feeling abandoned by our #1 son , John, I pray for the JKM family daily. Got my summer cut.  Sally has posted it on her Facebook account.

Isaiah 50: 4-9a   The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher.  (v. 4) Holy Spirit, use me today to be an inspiration to others.  In Jesus' name I pray.  Amen Prayer concern:  Elementary and high school teachers My prayerful thanks is to my grade school teacher Mrs. Coral Bombeck.

Matthew 21: 1-11 . . . were shouting. "Hosanna to the Son of David."  (v. 9) Eternal King, thank you for using your power to give me what I need.  In Christ's name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those awaiting answer to prayer. My prayerful thought:  My time in prison has served it's purpose to be a witness for the Lord. Now if you'll excuse me  ..  it's tax season.

Found this poem from my 1st cousin Wally ...

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29  O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;  his steadfast love endures forever!  (v. 1) Spirit, prompt me to thank the Lord each day for God's goodness and steadfast, enduring love.  In Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Parents of young children My prayer ..   For all parents to raise our future to fear and love the Lord.  I miss having a relationship with our only grandchild..  Need prayers

Lamentations 3:55-58 I called on your name, O Lord, from the depths of the pit;  you heard my plea.  (vv. 55-56) Lord, reassure me that you hear me when I cry out in times of trouble.  Hold me close, in Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Cancer patients and their families My prayer is for Bob Schultz,, a member of our church, and his family.  He passed away I knew him when we were in rehab together.

I tried to write when I could and felt in the mood.  When you're in jail, it's pretty boring.

John 11:1-45 Jesus is moved to sorrow when his friend Lazarus falls ill and dies.  Then, in a dramatic scene, he calls his friend out of the tomb and restores him to life. This is ONE of my favorite stories from the Bible.  Sadly, many do not believe in the miracles performed by the SON OF GOD.

I'm starting a new devotional book.  Sally and I got this for Christmas 1999. Enjoy

In order to read my writings while in jail you'll need to zoom this image.

My thoughts for the week.