by Ukirk International | Jan 3, 2024 | Daily Prayer
Read James 4:11-17. The Epistle of James is a beautiful piece of literature from the ancient Near East. James borrows from the wisdom literature and prophetic traditions to exhort his audience to live in peace and charity within their community. James flows from one...
by Ukirk International | Jan 2, 2024 | Daily Prayer
Read Proverbs 1:20-33. Years ago, while in seminary, the Rev. Dr. Michael Jenkins told our class that one cannot “be a Christian by one’s self.” I’ve never been much of a note-taker, but I wrote those words down and have carried them in my heart ever since. Whenever I...
by Ukirk International | Jan 1, 2024 | Daily Prayer
Read Proverbs 1:1-7. “For just as eyes, when dimmed with age or weakness or by some other defect, unless aided by spectacles, discern nothing distinctly; so, such is our feebleness, unless Scripture guides us in seeking God, we are immediately confused.” (John Calvin,...
by Ukirk International | Dec 30, 2023 | Daily Prayer
Read Isaiah 61:10-62:3. As much as I love how houseplants brighten my home, I admit: I have no idea what I’m doing. Some of my plants have flourished, growing beautifully regardless of what I do, and yet others, despite all my research and care, wither away. Sometimes...
by Ukirk International | Dec 29, 2023 | Daily Prayer
Read 2 Peter 3:8-13. We always seem to be waiting for something. College acceptance letters, an upcoming break from school, a plane. We know these will come eventually. There are other things, like healing for someone we love, that are less assured, but we trust they...
