Fasting, Lectionary, Matthew, Mount of Temptation, Peace, Revised Common Lectionary, Temptation Lil B. Smith 3/5/17 Fasting, Lectionary, Matthew, Mount of Temptation, Peace, Revised Common Lectionary, Temptation Lil B. Smith 3/5/17

Matthew 4:1-11 - Temptation

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Abundance, Freedom, Grace, Lectionary, Revised Common Lectionary, Romans Lil B. Smith 3/4/17 Abundance, Freedom, Grace, Lectionary, Revised Common Lectionary, Romans Lil B. Smith 3/4/17

Romans 5:12-19 - Receive the abundance of grace

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Confession, Forgiveness, Freedom, Lectionary, Peace, Psalm, Revised Common Lectionary Lil B. Smith 3/3/17 Confession, Forgiveness, Freedom, Lectionary, Peace, Psalm, Revised Common Lectionary Lil B. Smith 3/3/17

Psalm 32 - You surround me with glad cries of deliverance

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Genesis, Lectionary, Lent, Reconciliation, Revised Common Lectionary, Temptation, Vows Lil B. Smith 3/1/17 Genesis, Lectionary, Lent, Reconciliation, Revised Common Lectionary, Temptation, Vows Lil B. Smith 3/1/17

Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 - Is this my desire or God's desire for me?

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Ash Wednesday, Ashes, Beloved, Faith, Humility, Lectionary, Matthew, Revised Common Lectionary, Treasures in heaven Lil B. Smith 3/2/17 Ash Wednesday, Ashes, Beloved, Faith, Humility, Lectionary, Matthew, Revised Common Lectionary, Treasures in heaven Lil B. Smith 3/2/17

Ash Wednesday: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21: Do not be hypocrites

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Ash Wednesday, Ashes, Faith, Hope, Lectionary, Peace, Revised Common Lectionary Lil B. Smith 3/2/17 Ash Wednesday, Ashes, Faith, Hope, Lectionary, Peace, Revised Common Lectionary Lil B. Smith 3/2/17

Ash Wednesday: 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10: We are treated as imposters and yet are true

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Ash Wednesday, Ashes, Darkness, Faith, Fasting, Grief, Lectionary, Psalm, Revised Common Lectionary, Temptation Lil B. Smith 2/28/17 Ash Wednesday, Ashes, Darkness, Faith, Fasting, Grief, Lectionary, Psalm, Revised Common Lectionary, Temptation Lil B. Smith 2/28/17

Midday Prayer for Ash Wednesday: Psalm 51:1-17: Teach me wisdom in my sacred heart

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Ash Wednesday, Ashes, Faith, Isaiah, Lectionary, Repent, Revised Common Lectionary, Yoke Lil B. Smith 3/1/17 Ash Wednesday, Ashes, Faith, Isaiah, Lectionary, Repent, Revised Common Lectionary, Yoke Lil B. Smith 3/1/17

Ash Wednesday: Isaiah 58:1-12: Announce to my people their rebellion

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Ash Wednesday, Ashes, Beloved, Faith, Fasting, Joel, Lectionary, Revised Common Lectionary, Wilderness Lil B. Smith 3/1/17 Ash Wednesday, Ashes, Beloved, Faith, Fasting, Joel, Lectionary, Revised Common Lectionary, Wilderness Lil B. Smith 3/1/17

Ash Wednesday: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17: Call a solemn assembly

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Beloved, Elijah, Faith, Lectionary, Matthew, Moses, Revised Common Lectionary, Transfiguration Lil B. Smith 2/23/17 Beloved, Elijah, Faith, Lectionary, Matthew, Moses, Revised Common Lectionary, Transfiguration Lil B. Smith 2/23/17

Matthew 17:1-9 - Listen to him!

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Beloved, Faith, Lectionary, Light, Love, Prophecy, Revised Common Lectionary Lil B. Smith 2/21/17 Beloved, Faith, Lectionary, Light, Love, Prophecy, Revised Common Lectionary Lil B. Smith 2/21/17

2 Peter 1:16-21 - As to a lamp shining in a dark place

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Faith, Lectionary, Psalm, Refuge, Revised Common Lectionary, Spirituality Lil B. Smith 2/21/17 Faith, Lectionary, Psalm, Refuge, Revised Common Lectionary, Spirituality Lil B. Smith 2/21/17

Psalm 2: Happy are all who take refuge in God

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Beloved, Covenant, Exodus, Faith, Lectionary, Moses, Patience, Revised Common Lectionary, Ten Commandments, Wisdom Lil B. Smith 2/20/17 Beloved, Covenant, Exodus, Faith, Lectionary, Moses, Patience, Revised Common Lectionary, Ten Commandments, Wisdom Lil B. Smith 2/20/17

Exodus 24:12-18 Moses was on the mountain for 40 days and 40 nights

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Created in the image o..., Freedom, Holy Spirit, Lectionary, Love, Love your enemies, Matthew, Sermon on the Mount Lil B. Smith 2/19/17 Created in the image o..., Freedom, Holy Spirit, Lectionary, Love, Love your enemies, Matthew, Sermon on the Mount Lil B. Smith 2/19/17

Matthew 5:38-48 - Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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Beloved, Blessing, Breathe, Deceit, Faith, Healing, Lectionary Lil B. Smith 2/19/17 Beloved, Blessing, Breathe, Deceit, Faith, Healing, Lectionary Lil B. Smith 2/19/17

1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 - God's temple is holy and you are that temple

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Beloved, Blessing, Disciples, Faith, Hope, Humble, Lectionary, Psalm, Spirituality Lil B. Smith 2/19/17 Beloved, Blessing, Disciples, Faith, Hope, Humble, Lectionary, Psalm, Spirituality Lil B. Smith 2/19/17

Psalm 119:33-40 - In your righteousness, give me life

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Abundance, Beloved, Breathe, Freedom, Lectionary, Leviticus, Love, Revised Common Lectionary, silent meditation Lil B. Smith 2/19/17 Abundance, Beloved, Breathe, Freedom, Lectionary, Leviticus, Love, Revised Common Lectionary, silent meditation Lil B. Smith 2/19/17

Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 - You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy

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Lectionary, Matthew, Peace, Reconciliation, Revised Common Lectionary, Sermon on the Mount, Temptation, Vows Lil B. Smith 2/19/17 Lectionary, Matthew, Peace, Reconciliation, Revised Common Lectionary, Sermon on the Mount, Temptation, Vows Lil B. Smith 2/19/17

Matthew 5:21-37 - First be reconciled to your brother or sister

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Beloved, Building up the Kingdo..., Community, Disciples, Lectionary Lil B. Smith 2/19/17 Beloved, Building up the Kingdo..., Community, Disciples, Lectionary Lil B. Smith 2/19/17

1 Corinthians 3:1-9 - Only God gives the growth

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Blessing, Devotion, Lectionary, Prayer, Psalm, Surrender Lil B. Smith 2/19/17 Blessing, Devotion, Lectionary, Prayer, Psalm, Surrender Lil B. Smith 2/19/17

Psalm 119:1-8 - O that my ways may be steadfast

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