Resurrection Sunday - Celebration Sunday

The 40 day journey ended but the celebration is just beginning.  Today we celebrate the Ressurection of Jesus Christ.  Guess what Easter is not over...Yes, that's right1  For the next 50 days we will take the journey from the grave to Pentecost.  Come follow me once again.

Because He Lives I Can Face Tomorrow by the Barrett Sisters

Daily Reading:

Matthew 28


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Daily Scripture Readings Lent Day 46 (Holy Saturday)

Lent Day 46 - Holy Saturday.  The Passover began on sundown the day before.  The people, the crowd and disciples rested from their labor.  However, the Roman guards were standing watch to make sure none of Jesus' disciples would come and take his body, this was the fear of the Jewish leaders.  So on this Holy Saturday take the time to reflect on these 46 total days including Sundays.  Use this day as the day of anticipation.  I believe Jesus' disciples were all wondering if what he said was true.  I believe they sat and waited anxiously.  Let us wait with that same anticipation.  The real question is Do you believe?

Thank you to our Muslim brothers and sisters who  joined us on our Lenten Journey and in return let us join them during the month of Ramadan at sundown on June 17, 2015 for 30 days. 

You Are My Peace by Juanita Bynum

Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 95, 88

PM: Psalm 27

Old Testament:  Job 19:21-27

Epistle: AM Hebrews 4:1-16
             PM Romans 8:1-11

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 45 (Good Friday)

Lent Day 45 - Good Friday.  The day of crucifixion. From the Noon to 3pm hour Jesus was on the cross slowly dying on the cross.  What is so good about it? Jesus gave more to humanity than we realized.  He continue to show love and compassion to the end.

Tell the Angels I'm on my way by Clara Ward and Clara Ward Singers

Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 95, 22

PM: Psalm 40, 54

Old Testament:  Genesis 22:1-14

Epistle:  1 Peter 1:10-20

Gospel: AM  John 13:36-38
             PM  John 19:38-42


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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 Day 44 (Holy Week)

Lent Day 44 (Holy Week) - As we continue with Jesus' journey.  We turn our attention to the last supper.  Jesus realized this was his final hours of spending time with his disciples.  The hint in the text is when he tells Judas go quickly and do what you must do. This is after they ate and Jesus washed their feet.  The reality of this event is that  no matter how close some people are to you there will be those who will set you up.  Instead of getting angry or made just tell them go quickly and do what you must. 

Throw Out the Life Line by the Clara Ward Gospel Singers

Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 102

PM: Psalm 142, 143

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 20:7-11

Epistle:  1 Corinthians 10:14-17, 11:27-32

Gospel:  John 12:27-36

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 43 (Holy Week)

Lent Day 43 (Holy Week) - It's midweek as we remember Jesus' journey to the cross.  During this midweek, Jesus had some quiet time.  He went to a place to be refueled for the journey before him was not going to get any easier.  The Pharisees and Scribes have been looking for a way to kill him.  Imagine taking your last final journey and knowing what's in front of you will be brutal and nasty.  This is how life can treat us day to day.  We just need a place of peace to prepare ourselves for the days ahead of us.

Precious Lord Take My Hand (Saxophone) by Kenneth Whalum III


Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 55

PM: Psalm 74

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 17:5-10, 14-17

Epistle:  Philippians 4:1-13

Gospel:  John 12:27-36

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 42 (Holy Week)

Lent Day 42 (Holy Week) - Celebrating Holy Week has it high and low moments.  As we continue with Jesus' journey to the cross we must take a good look at what Jesus has done for humanity.  Jesus reminds us, like the woman with two mites, to give out of our poverty and instead of our excess.  When we sacrifice, let it come from a true sacrifice not just because it's been laying around and we decide to give it away.

Fill Me Up by Casey J

Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 6

PM: Psalm 94

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 15:10-21

Epistle:  Philippians 3:15-21

Gospel:  John 12:20-26

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 41 (Holy Week)

Lent Day 41 (Holy Week) - As we trace some of the steps of Jesus according to the Gospel.  On this Holy Monday, Jesus made his way to the temple and began cleansing it.  As we prepare ourselves for the week of events, what are some things that needs to be cleansed in our life so we can be obedient to God?

Clean Me Up by O'Landa Draper's Associates


Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 51

PM: Psalm 69:1-23

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 12:1-16

Epistle:  Philippians 3:1-14

Gospel:  John 12:9-19

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 40 (Palm Sunday - Holy Week)

Lent Day 40 - Palm Sunday!  It's the beginning of Holy Week.  Jesus made his grand entry into Jerusalem as the people were waving palms and shouting Hosanna.  What a magnificent entry into the lives of the oppressed an marginalized people.  What a great sign of hope.  Will you lift your palm today and give praise to God because hope is still possible?

Hosanna by Kirk Franklin

Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 24, 29

PM:  Psalm 42, 43

Old Testament AM:  Zechariah 9:9-12


Old Testament PM:  Zechariah 12:9-13:9

Epistle:  1 Timothy 6:12-16

Gospel:  Matthew 21:12-17

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 39

Lent Day 39 - Reflection, Reflection Reflection.  This is the day before Palm Sunday.  As Jesus turned his face towards Jerusalem many were not happy with him because they wanted him to stay where he was and to keep doing miracles and healing for them.  What is it in our lives we want to keep holding on to but we really do need to let go?

Let Go by DeWayne Woods

Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 137, 144

PM:  Psalm 42, 43

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 31:27-34

Epistle:  Romans 11:25-36

Gospel:  John 11:28-44or John 12:37-50

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 38

Lent Day 38 - We serve a God who shows up on time.  One of the things we learn in life is that if we show up God will do the rest. Show up in someone's life today.  We never know how much that will mean to them.

Show up by John P. Kee and The New Life Community Choir

Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 22

PM:  Psalm 141, 143

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 29:1, 4-13

Epistle:  Romans 11:13-24

Gospel:  John 11:1-27 or John 12:1-10

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Daily Scritpure Readings Lent 2015 - Day 37

Lent Day 37 - Struggle is so real to the point we believe life is nothing but a struggle.  One truth about struggle is that we learn about ourselves as we go through the struggle.  It's a struggle to live in this image of God because the music, media, magazine and social quo tells us different.  If we are struggling we know greater is waiting for us to become what God has created us to be.  The agitation in life prepares us to walk into our purpose.  If we don't believe struggle prepares us, just look at the process of a pearl or the beauty of a butterfly.  These did not come without struggle and agitation.

Greater is Coming by Jekalyn Carr


Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 131, 132, 133

PM:  Psalm 140, 142

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 26:1-16

Epistle:  Romans 11:1-12

Gospel:  John 10:19-42

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Daily Scritpure Readings Lent 2015 - Day 36

Lent Day 36 - Transformation is real.  Everyone of has been transformed in life.  When we witness the transformation of others we are amazed and blown away by them.  When we read the word, we realize we are reading the transformation of lives as they encounter the second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ.  It's impossible to remain the same when we've been touched by the finger of God's love.  We are truly being rebuilt by God because of God's love.  Rebuild us today Lord.

Rebuild by J. Moss


Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 119:145-176

PM:  Psalm 128, 129, 130

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 25:30-38

Epistle:  Romans 10:14-21

Gospel:  John 10:1-18

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Daily Scritpure Readings Lent 2015 - Day 35

Lent Day 35 -There ought to be an excitement when we are in the presence of God.  We should be excited about worship, the reading of the word, the songs that speaks to our souls, the prayers that articulate what we can't utter and the proclamation of the word.  As we quickly approach Palm Sunday, there was an excitement around Jesus and what he was doing.  Let's get excited every time we step into the presence of God. This excitement only comes when we are living by the spirit.  When we live in the spirit of God, the spirit of God falls on us.

Spirit Fall Down by Luther Barnes



Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 121, 122, 123

PM:  Psalm 124, 125, 126

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 25:8-17

Epistle:  Romans 10:1-13

Gospel:  John 9:18-41

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 34

Lent Day 34 - God is doing the impossible in so many lives.  The impossible may seem simple to some of us, but to so many of us the little things that God does changes our landscape on life.  Because of this many of us will go back to God and say THANK YOU!  Have you said Thank You Lord this morning?

I Am The One by Kurt Carr and the Kurt Carr Singers


Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 31

PM:  Psalm 35

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 24:1-10

Epistle:  Romans 9:19-33

Gospel:  John 9:1-17

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 33 (5th Sunday)

Fifth Sunday in Lent - For those who are following this daily reading, let me be the first to point out I made a mistake.  I sure did counted the Sunday readings.  Really when you add all the days it's 46 days.  Sunday is not a counted day but since I counted the last 4 Sunday's why stop now.  We are getting closer to Psalm Sunday.  As you prepare yourself for worship on this Sunday, reflect over the past 32 days.  What have you learned about yourself?  What have you learned about God?  What have your learned about others? If you haven't learned much or want to learn more ask God to teach you more.

Teach Me Oh Lord by Vanessa Bell Armstrong


Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 118

PM:  Psalm 145

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 23:16-32

Epistle:  1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Gospel:  Mark 8:31-9:1


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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 32

Lent Day 32 - In the world of social media we rarely meet people face to face.  There are times when we need to meet people, to hug people and get some face time in.  As human beings we have a need to be touched by the love of others.  When we are touched by those who love us we realize they do care about us.  Everybody needs someone in this life  to lean on and to love on. There are people we depend on to survive because we haven't learned to depend on God totally.  God help us to step away from social media for a moment and show us that one person we need in our life.  The one person who will pray for us and will lift us up as we do the same for them.

I Need You to Survive by Hezekiah Walker


Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 102, 108

PM:  Psalm 33

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 23:9-15

Epistle:  Romans 9:1-18

Gospel:  John 6:60-71

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 31

Lent Day 31 - It's hard to be ourselves when the environment around us dictates we need to be someone else.  When we act like other people we forget who we are.  When we forget we want to harm ourselves.  In order for us to reclaim ourselves we pray for someone to see us beyond our physical appearance.  When we are seen beyond the physically our inner self will start to emerge.  When our inner self emerge, the outer self will die.  Therefore when we continue to ask God to endow us with God's spirit we understand why our old self must die.  Lord Make me over from the inside.

Make Me Over by Tonex


Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 107:1-32

PM:  Psalm 107:33-43

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 23:1-8

Epistle:  Romans 8:28-39

Gospel:  John 6:52-59

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 30

Lent Day 30 -The fasting during Lent truly reveals our strength and weakness.  Fasting gives us a chance to detox some things out of lives temporarily or permanently.  As we journey closer to Holy Week, reflect on what has happened in your life so far.  During this time we find out those who are truly disciples of God and seeking a stronger relationship with God.  This discipline of fasting reminds us we need a day set aside with God with no distractions so that God gets all the praise.  It may not be a whole day, it can be a few hours out of the day but whatever you do just sit in the presence of God.  Ask God to speak to your heart so you can see with your heart and hear with your eyes.

Speak to My Heart by Donnie McClurkin

Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 69

PM:  Psalm 73

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 22:13-23

Epistle:  Romans 8:12-27

Gospel:  John 6:41-51

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 29

Lent Day 29 - The voice of change is the voice of social justice.  When we listen to certain music we can hear the songs of struggle, songs of change and songs for justice.  When the oppressed and marginalized people finally get enough they start a movement for change.  When a movement for change start, there will be people who will be against the status quo.  Today there is an unrest across the world.  People are fighting back for basic human rights being denied and redeeming who they are in the image of God.  Freedom! oh Freedom!

Redemption Song by Bob Marley & The Wailers


Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 101, 109

PM:  Psalm 119:121-144

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 18:1-11

Epistle:  Romans 8:1-11

Gospel:  John 6:27-40

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Daily Scripture Readings Lent 2015 - Day 28

Lent Day 28 - As we mature in life we lose people, places and things.  When we lose those people to death we can't get them back but we can remember their presence, their love, their dreams and their hope.  When we lose people to death we hurt, we cry, we get depress and we want to give up.  Take the time to mourn and grieve but just don't give up on the healing power of God.  There will always be a place in your heart that still hurt.  Just don't give up on what God can do to transform you in the hurting season of life.

I Never Lost My Praise by Tramaine Hawkins

 Daily Readings:

AM:  Psalm 97, 99, 100

PM:  Psalm 94, 95

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 17:19-27

Epistle:  Romans 7:13-25

Gospel:  John 6:16-27

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