Day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. - Acts 2:47 (NRSV)

Since my early mathematics classes, I have been intrigued by the number one. By itself, it is weak and powerless. Even when it is multiplied by itself, it retains the same value. But in its relationship with other numbers, it becomes powerful. Even the greatest number increases when this small...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, thank you for adding each of us to your kingdom so that we may live in fellowship with you and with all your people. As Jesus taught us, we pray, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” (Matt. 6:9-13, NIV). Amen.

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Today's Reading
John 1:35-50

Thought for the Day

In God’s kingdom, I am never alone.

Prayer Focus

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