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Pray for Peace

Kenneth L Samuel | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

The Psalmist's prayer for peace was not just for one group, religion, or class but for everyone who loves Jerusalem. Reflecting on Psalm 122:6-7, Kenneth L. Samuel shares how we should pray for the peace.

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Prayer, Peace (spiritual)

Misleading Signs

Kenneth L Samuel | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This short essay by Kenneth L. Samuel on Revelation 3:1 challenges us to ensure that the signs and symbols that announce us truly reflect the deeds and content that define us.

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Hospitality, Hypocrisy, Church, Judgment

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Kenneth L Samuel | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

God is working even in the midst of natural disasters and environmental hazards. Kenneth L. Samuel's reflection on Psalm 97:4 encourages us to keep our eyes on God when things are completely out of our control.

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Disaster Relief, Destruction, Trust

Light from the Least

Kenneth L Samuel | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Kenneth L. Samuel's reflection on the plague of darkness (Exodus 10:21-23) asks how many of us stumble in darkness because we are unable to see light outside ourselves.

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Darkness, Light, Plague (general)

Made to Rest

Kenneth L Samuel | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Kenneth L. Samuel's reflection on 2 Chronicles 36:21 explores the meaning of allowing time for the environment to rest and replenish. It is to respect the environment and to recognize our place in it.

Exodus 10:21-23

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Environment, Rest, Respect

Are You With Me?

Kenneth L Samuel | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Kenneth Samuel reflects on Jesus’ words in Luke 11:22 and asks, “What victories are we ceding to darkness today by our reluctance and/or refusal to engage?”

2 Chronicles 36:21

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Courage, Neglect, Sloth, Jesus Christ

The God Who Leaves No One Behind

Kenneth L Samuel | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Kenneth L. Samuel's sermon on Matthew 18:10-14 encourages us to have desire and compassion to go after those who have been left out. A true Christian community is attentive to care for the least among us.

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Lent, Compassion, Care

When It Matters Most

Kenneth L Samuel | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this devotional on Romans 5:8, Kenneth Samuel reflects on God's radical love for us that is demonstrated by loving humanity when it is most unlovable.

Matthew 18:10-14

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Love, Jesus Christ's Love, God's Love, Human Race

Money and Value

Kenneth L Samuel | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this reflection on Acts 5:1-10, Kenneth Samuel highlights the importance of how we spend our money and encourages sharing resources in community instead of selfishly hoarding wealth.

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Money, Generosity, Greed, Selfishness

Pentecost

Freeman L Palmer | African American Lectionary

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 2 more types

This resource is for Pentecost, Freeman L. Palmer gives these cultural resources: an introduction based on 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, descriptions of the gifts of the spirit, and other various recommendations.

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Pentecost, Spiritual Gifts, Holy Spirit, African-american

Not in My Lifetime

Kenneth L Samuel | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Highlighting the myopic mindset of Hezekiah in 2 Kings 20:16-19, Kenneth Samuel calls out our tendency for self-indulgence and reluctance to make investments that will serve future generations.

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Stewardship, Greed, Selfishness, Consumerism

Can I Get a Witness?

Kenneth L Samuel | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In the spirit of Psalm 107:2, Kenneth L. Samuel exhorts those redeemed by God to bear witness to the authentic truth of their own faith journey.

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Experience, Faith, Journey, Truth

Church Anniversary

Eli Wilson Jr | African American Lectionary

Benediction or Blessing and 3 more types

This is a worship resource that contains litanies, responsive readings, and musical ideas for celebrating a church anniversary and looking forward to where God is calling a congregation in the future.

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Congregation, Celebration

Be Strong and Courageous

Elvin J Parker III | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation and 1 more types

Commenting on Joshua 1:3-7 in the context of a church anniversary, Elvin Parker says that "God’s promise to Israel is still God’s promise to us today."

1 Corinthians 12:4-11

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Courage, Church, God's Presence, Journey

Lord of Liberation

Kenneth L Samuel | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn

Taking inspiration from liberation theology, this devotional by Kenneth L. Samuel on Exodus 20:2-3 discusses how God frees us "from the sins of every kind of oppression." What prevents us from being free today?

2 Kings 20:16-19

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Covenant, Oppression, Freedom, Liberation Theology