Monday, September 1: Psalm 37:1

Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 37:4 ESV

In Memory Of: 2023…

In memory of Jordan Merrick (1983-2003)... Jordan chose this verse for his baptism and he truly lived his life delighted!

- Dawn

Sunday, August 31: Psalm 67:6-7

For the earth has yielded its abundant harvests. God, even our own God, will bless us.

And people from the remotest lands will worship Him.

Psalm 67:6-7 

New in 2025… 

From Thomas Friedrich, grandson of Rich and Brenda Akland, currently serving on the mission field.

- Richard

Saturday, August 30: Psalm 91:9-16

If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.

For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect h

Friday, August 29: Joshua 5:13-14

Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?”

“Neither,” he replied, “but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, “What message does my Lord have for his servant?”

Joshua 5:13-14 NIV

From 2024…

In honor of Pastor David Moore…

I was reading Joshua in my r

Thursday, August 28: Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4-7 ESV

From 2023…

Includes the importance of prayer, and also thanking God for the way He ha

Wednesday, August 27: Numbers 6: 24-26

“The Lord bless you and keep you;

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;

The Lord turn his face toward you, and give you peace.”

Numbers 6:24-26 NIV

From 2023…

This is a blessing that my mother used to use as a prayer when she would say goodnight to us. It has been a go-to for me also and has been written on my heart for many years.

- Jen

Tuesday, August 26: Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy shal

Monday, August 25: Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Romans 12:2 ESV

From 2024…

Sometimes it feels like the easy way out is to conform to the things around us but we are told do not conform to the world, but be transformed by renewing our mind that we may prove the will of God.

- Shirley 

Sunday, August 24: Jeremiah 29:11-14a

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.  You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.  I will be found by you,”

Jeremiah 29:11-14a NIV

From 2023…

God always gives me hope and always rescues me.

- Allison

Saturday, August 23: 2 Chronicles 7:14

“When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command locusts to devour the land or send a plague among my people...

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

…Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. I have chosen and consecrated this temple so that my Na

Friday, August 22: Romans 8:26

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

Romans 8:26 ESV

From 2024…

It is a comfort to know when I don't know how or what to ask God, he will intercede for me.

- Kitsy

Thursday, August 21: Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

Philippians 4:6 NKJV

New in 2025…

I saw this in my mom's actions growing up. I thank God daily for my Christian heritage. I thought everyone's home and church was the same. What a shock to find out different! I am mentoring and teaching people my age now that were not as fortunate as I… 

- Dawn

Wednesday, August 20: Colossians 3:2

Set your mind on things above, not the things of the earth.

Colossians 3:2 NLT

New in 2025…

If I want peace and joy I need only to think on Him! He slows me this choice. No matter my circumstances I can think on Him!

- Cyndy

Tuesday, August 19: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ESV

In Memory Of: 2024… 

In memory of Ilene Cromwell: this was one of Ilene's favorite verses.

- Janet

Monday, August 18: Luke 18:1

He told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart:

Luke 18:1 ESV

New in 2025…

Whenever I am discouraged by life and circumstances and I am tempted to give up, this verse comes to mind. The parable describes the persistent widow who prays night and day. It reminds me to pray, and to never give up on God, and to persevere no matter the circumstances. 

- Meg