The Call to Prayer The voice of YHWH resounds over the waters; the God of glory thunders over the raging seas. God’s voice is powerful,...

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13 Wilderness experiences strip away all that is familiar. We...

The Call to Prayer Happiness comes to those who put their trust in YHWH, instead of human egos or people blind to the truth! Psalm 40:4...

“So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the...

The Call to Prayer The righteous cry and YHWH hears them, and delivers them from all their troubles. YHWH is near to the broken-hearted...

“Blessed are those who trust in YHWH, whose trust is in God. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the...

The Call to Prayer But I, O God, cry out to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Psalm 88:13 The Request for Presence Let your...

“Then Jesus was led into the wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted by the devil. After fasting for forty days and forty nights, Jesus...

The Call to Prayer Alleluia! How good it is to praise our God! How pleasant and how fitting to sing God’s praise! Psalm 147:1 The...

Luke 10:25-42, Psalm 15 This is the first Sunday of Lent. We went into the first pandemic lockdown during Lent last year. I have been...

“You are dust and to dust you shall return.” - Genesis 3:19 We mark the beginning of Lent with ashes. During Lent, we enter a period of...

Luke 9:28-45, Psalm 36 (Narrative Lectionary Year 3) I am starting my fifth year at Briarwood and this is the first time I am preaching...

“Immediately the father of the child cried out, ‘I believe; help my unbelief!’” - Mark 9:24 I recently listened to a podcast interview...

The Call to Prayer Turn to YHWH, to God’s strength, and seek God’s presence constantly. 1 Chronicles 16:11 The Request for Presence Hear...

The Call to Prayer Happy are all who take refuge in God. Psalm 2:12b The Request for Presence Let me hear of your steadfast love in the...

The Call to Prayer Jesus said, “Come to me all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 The...

Photo by Aarón Blanco Tejedor on Unsplash O God of all people, we lift up to you hate, in all its forms, and specifically white supremacy....

The Call to Prayer Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5b The Request for Presence Answer me when I...

“Who shall ascend the hill of YHWH? And who shall stand in God’s holy place? Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not...

The Call to Prayer May God direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 The Request for...