by Ukirk International | Dec 19, 2023 | Daily Prayer
Read Mark 9:9-13. In Mark’s ninth chapter, Jesus takes disciples Peter, James, and John up to the mountain top, and there he is transfigured before their eyes with the prophets Moses and Elijah appearing before them. They are stunned and bewildered, and their senses...
by Ukirk International | Dec 18, 2023 | Daily Prayer
Read Acts 3:17-4:4. Human Alarm Clocks From the time of our ancestors of the faith to now, prophets can be difficult to listen to. They point out the truth about us, our faith communities and our institutions. Oftentimes they are truth- tellers speaking hard things to...
by Ukirk International | Dec 17, 2023 | Daily Prayer
Read Ephesians 6:10-17. Put on the armor of God — the belt of truth and shield of righteousness, Don’t sling the arrows of hurtful words, of hate, of prejudice, of intolerance. God’s armory does not include guns, or knives, or any instrument of violence and war, But...
by Ukirk International | Dec 16, 2023 | Daily Prayer
Read Luke 1:46b-55. Awaking to Joy Have you ever been jolted out of bed by a weird dream or noise? This happens more times than I would like to admit. Most of the time it’s because the events of the day (corruption, eliminated rights, wars, and scandals) are wearing...
by Ukirk International | Dec 15, 2023 | Daily Prayer
Read Matthew 21:28-32. I have a friend who likes to show love through random $5 Venmo payments to her friends. The words “For Starbucks,” “Buy yourself some flowers,” or “You need ice cream!” often accompany them. She sends them for friends taking a difficult exam,...
