Jesus said, “Where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” - Matthew 18:20 (NIV)

Several years ago my young daughter said to me, “In Sunday school we talk about Jesus. I wish I could see Jesus.” That evening as I was preparing dinner, I set an extra place at the table. When the family gathered to eat, my daughter noticed the extra place setting...

Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, help us to remember that your presence surrounds us always. We pray as Jesus taught us, “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil” (Luke 11:2-4, KJV). Amen.

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Today's Reading
Matthew 28:16-20

Thought for the Day

Wherever I am, Jesus is there.

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