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Read Psalm 71:1–6 1 In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. 2 In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your ear to me and save me. 3 Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. [ 145 more words ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/24/daily-prayer-for-daily-prayer-for-saturday-august-24-2019/

Read Acts 17:1–9 17 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 And Paul went in, has was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.” 4 And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great many of the devout Greeks and not a few of the leading women. [ 630 more words ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/23/daily-prayer-for-friday-august-23-2019-the-followers-of-jesus-turn-the-world-upside-down/

The midweek service for Thursday August 22nd 2019 is cancelled.. The pastor's van broke down and he is stuck in Door County

Read Psalm 103 1 Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things… [ 476 more words ] https://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/22/daily-prayer-for-thursday-august-22-2019-praise-the-lord-my-soul/

Watch this video about the book of Jeremiah You can download the poster on the book of Jeremiah by clicking HERE Read Jeremiah 25:30-38 30 “Now prophesy all these words against them and say to them: “ ‘The LORD will roar from on high; he will thunder from his holy dwelling and roar mightily against his land. He will shout like those who tread the grapes, [ 585 more words ] https://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/21/daily-prayer-for-wednesday-august-21-2019/

Today we commemorate St. Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, who died 1153. Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, died 1153. Bernard, a Cistercian monk, was a man of great spirituality who wrote mystical works and criticized those whom he thought took an overly intellectual approach to the faith. He became an abbot and wrote several hymns that are still beloved today, including: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded… [ 559 more words ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/20/daily-prayer-for-tuesday-august-20-2019/

Today the Church honors Mary, the Mother of Our Lord. The Church, including Martin Luther and the Lutheran confessions, honor Mary with the title theotokos, meaning "God-bearer," for her role in giving birth to the Son of God. Read Luke 1:39-55 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. [ 866 more words ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/15/daily-prayer-for-thursday-august-15-2019-my-soul-glorifies-the-lord/

Today we commemorate two martyrs who died as a result of their witness to the Gospel during World War II: Maximilian Kolbe and Kaj Munk. Father Kolbe was a Franciscan priest arrested by the Nazis and confined in Auschwitz. Kolbe gave generously of his meager resources, and finally volunteered to be starved to death in place of another man. [ 1,053 more word ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/14/daily-prayer-for-wednesday-august-14-2019-jesus-will-acknowledge-you-before-the-angels/

So Ive been talking with some folks this morning .. And I feel compelled to thank all of you who are fighting for your sanity by getting up this morning... clinging to the promises of God... and doing things like: putting one foot in front of another.. taking your meds.. doing your exercises.. reaching out to faithful .. sane.. sober.. and helpful people... [ 156 more words ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/13/reflection-for-tuesday-august-13-2019-i-thank-you-and-i-thank-god-for-you/

Read Psalm 89:1-18 1 I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. 2 I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. 3 You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, [ 1,151 more word ] https://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/12/daily-prayer-for-monday-august-12-2019-blessed-are-those-who-have-learned-acclaim-you-and-walk-in-the-light-of-your-presence-lord/

Today we commemorate St. Lawrence, deacon, martyr, who died in 258. As one of the seven deacons of the church at Rome, Lawrence was responsible for the church's financial matters and for the care of the poor. Asked by the emperor to gather the church's treasure, he presented a collection of orphans, lepers, and the like. The enraged emperor had him put to death. [ 1,276 more word ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/10/daily-prayer-for-saturday-august-10-2019-consider-the-lilies/

Read Ecclesiastes 6:1-6 6 I have seen another evil under the sun, and it weighs heavily on mankind: 2 God gives some people wealth, possessions and honor, so that they lack nothing their hearts desire, but God does not grant them the ability to enjoy them, and strangers enjoy them instead. This is meaningless, a grievous evil. 3 A man may have a hundred children and live many years; yet no matter how long he lives, if he cannot enjoy his prosperity and does not receive proper burial, I say that a stillborn child is better off than he. [ 557 more words ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/09/daily-prayer-for-friday-august-9-2019-those-who-waste-life/

Read Psalm 33:12-22 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. 13 From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; 14 from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth— 15 he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. 16 No king is saved by the size of his army; [ 752 more words ] https://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/08/daily-prayer-for-thursday-august-8-2019-daily-prayer-for-thursday-august-8-2019-we-wait-in-hope-for-the-lord-he-is-our-help-and-our-shield/

Read Ecclesiastes 12:1-8, 13-14 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them”— 2 before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars grow dark, and the clouds return after the rain; 3 when the keepers of the house tremble, [ 1,396 more word ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/07/daily-prayer-for-wednesday-august-7-2019-remember-god/

Read Colossians 4:2-6 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. [ 399 more words ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/06/daily-prayer-for-tuesday-august-6-2019-wise-conduct-toward-outsiders/

Read Psalm 127 1 Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. 3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. [ 718 more words ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/05/daily-prayer-for-monday-august-5-2019-unless-the-lord-builds-the-house/

Review Read Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 1 The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2 “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” 3 What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun? 4 Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. 5 The sun rises and the sun sets, [ 669 more words ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/03/daily-prayer-for-saturday-august-3-2019-apart-from-god-all-is-meaningless/

Review Read Proverbs 24:1-12 24 Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company; 2 for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble. 3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; 4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. 5 The wise prevail through great power, [ 592 more words ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/02/daily-prayer-for-friday-august-2-2019-by-wisdom-a-house-is-built/

Read Psalm 49 1 Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all who live in this world, 2 both low and high, rich and poor alike: 3 My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding. 4 I will turn my ear to a proverb; with the harp I will expound my riddle: 5 Why should I fear when evil days come, [ 717 more words ] https://zionhoricon.org/2019/08/01/daily-prayer-for-thursday-august-1-2019-the-folly-of-trust-in-riches/

One of the benefits of living out in a rural area is that when I’m driving around, I have plenty of time to listen to podcasts and music. I prefer listening to podcasts, but when my wife Gail is driving around, she prefers to listen to the Christian radio station K-Love (91.7 FM, 105.3 FM). So, if I want to know about the most recent developments in Christian music, I have to ask her. [ 483 more words ] http://zionhoricon.org/2019/07/31/a-song-for-the-week-only-jesus/