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Fighting Fascism in America
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:3
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:3
The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and He knows those who take refuge in him.
Nahum 1:7
The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and He knows those who take refuge in him.
Nahum 1:7
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8
But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of eternity.
Micah 5:2
But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of eternity.
Micah 5:2
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, “King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.”
Revelation 19:16
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, “King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.”
Revelation 19:16
Lift up your heads, O gates, and lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in!
Psalm 24:9
Lift up your heads, O gates, and lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in!
Psalm 24:9
#ORadixJesse
Come, Root of Jesse;
revive your church,
drawing us together
from all corners of the earth,
all cultures and communities,
to witness to your grace and glory.
May all who lead and rule,
all who make choices,
do so in your way
of love, justice and peace.
#ORadixJesse
Come, Root of Jesse;
revive your church,
drawing us together
from all corners of the earth,
all cultures and communities,
to witness to your grace and glory.
May all who lead and rule,
all who make choices,
do so in your way
of love, justice and peace.
For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God.
1 Corinthians 2:10
For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God.
1 Corinthians 2:10
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.
Psalm 118:9
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.
Psalm 118:9
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:2
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:2
In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
Matthew 7:12
In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
Matthew 7:12
Jesus spoke to the people again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me won’t walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12
Jesus spoke to the people again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me won’t walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12
Rejoice!
This is our cry, Lord Jesus,
for your advent is near;
as we prepare to celebrate
your incarnation,
so we prepare for
the fullness of your kingdom.
We rejoice in your presence with us,
driving out our fears,
and drawing us by hope.
Fill us with your peace.
Rejoice!
This is our cry, Lord Jesus,
for your advent is near;
as we prepare to celebrate
your incarnation,
so we prepare for
the fullness of your kingdom.
We rejoice in your presence with us,
driving out our fears,
and drawing us by hope.
Fill us with your peace.
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
Praise the Lord!
For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and praise is becoming.
Psalm 147:1
Praise the Lord!
For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and praise is becoming.
Psalm 147:1
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8
Hold before us, Lord,
the love you offer
to us and all people,
the blessings you call us to share
with neighbours near and far.
Keep us from focusing only
on ourselves, our own,
on people like us;
give us a heart
for all who need your grace,
that we may honour you.
Hold before us, Lord,
the love you offer
to us and all people,
the blessings you call us to share
with neighbours near and far.
Keep us from focusing only
on ourselves, our own,
on people like us;
give us a heart
for all who need your grace,
that we may honour you.
Turn our focus, Lord Jesus,
onto the treasures of your kingdom,
to love, mercy, peace, justice;
to the life we are offered
in following you.
Let our hearts be set
not on outward image,
for all that glistens is not gold.
Heal us within,
that we may shine your light.
Turn our focus, Lord Jesus,
onto the treasures of your kingdom,
to love, mercy, peace, justice;
to the life we are offered
in following you.
Let our hearts be set
not on outward image,
for all that glistens is not gold.
Heal us within,
that we may shine your light.
The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are sure.
Psalm 111:7
The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are sure.
Psalm 111:7
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Galatians 6:18
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Galatians 6:18
This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24
This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24
To You I shall offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and call upon the name of the Lord.
Psalm 116:17
To You I shall offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and call upon the name of the Lord.
Psalm 116:17
Lord Jesus,
as we celebrate today
your disciple Nicholas of Myra,
give us like him an understanding
of your care and concern
for all trapped in poverty
or slavery of any kind,
that through us
you may bless
and release them
into the liberty and love
of your kingdom.
Lord Jesus,
as we celebrate today
your disciple Nicholas of Myra,
give us like him an understanding
of your care and concern
for all trapped in poverty
or slavery of any kind,
that through us
you may bless
and release them
into the liberty and love
of your kingdom.
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the counsel of the Lord will stand.
Proverbs 19:21
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the counsel of the Lord will stand.
Proverbs 19:21