Jesus said, “I will ask the Father, and he will send another Companion, who will be with you forever.” - John 14:16 (CEB)

I was six years old and sleeping soundly when I was shaken awake and yanked out of bed by my panic-stricken mother who was saying, “There’s a fire.” Her trembling hands pulled a shirt over my head as we ran outside and away from our apartment. We stood at a...

Today's Prayer
Loving God, thank you for holding us always through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Today's Reading
John 14:15-27

Thought for the Day

I always have a companion in the Holy Spirit.

Prayer Focus

People who have lost homes to fire


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