Matthew R Green
PhD
Holy Lord, who stands apart from his creation in majesty, love, and power, show us where we have lost our flavor and our ability to…
Gentle Lord, who will not break a bruised reed nor extinguish a smoldering wick, show us our hard edges, the harsh places in our hearts,…
God of all comfort, who is present with us in our hurts and griefs, give us the courage to live with the truth of our pains as well as…
“When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest someone more distinguished than you be…
Let me sing for my beloved my love song concerning his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. He dug it and…
“Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.” – Luke 12:51 (ESV) Lord Jesus, who knew your…
“Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens…
“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” – Luke 12:32 (ESV) Generous God, who overflows…
“When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. The more they were called, the more they went away; they kept…
“But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So is the…