Icon of the Resurrection Devotions for March 28—April 3, 2016 Acts 1:1-14 Monday, March 28, 2016 “After his suffering he presented himself to them by many convincing proofs” (Acts 1:3a). There is a skeptic in each one of us. Some people don’t believe that God is powerful enough to create the universe with a […]
Month: March 2016
Devotions on Holy Week and Easter
Devotions on Mark 16:1-8 March 21-27, 2016 (Instead of focusing on Easter’s lesson of the day through Holy Week, I have chosen to reflect on what Jesus said and did each day of Holy Week. Many of my thoughts are drawn from Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan’s book, “The Last Week”.) Monday, March […]
Tales of Love and Grace
During my Lenten journey this year, I’ve had the opportunity to read a book entitled, Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People. This book is written by Nadia Bole-Weber a Lutheran pastor, writer and speaker. Accidental Saints The book has been a refreshing blessing for me. I recommend the book to you because […]
Mark 11:1-11 Entering Jerusalem on a Colt
The Crowd Welcomes Jesus Devotions for Mark 1:1-11 March 14-20, 2016 Monday, March 14, 2016 “He sent two of his disciples” (Mark 11:1). Grampa and Gramma were coming and certain things needed to be done before their arrival. Extra food had to be purchased and some special treats baked. The guest bedroom needed to […]
Mark 13, The Future - Uncertainty and Change
Devotions for Mark 13:1-8, 24-37 March 7-13, 2016 Monday, March 7, 2016 “’Look, Teacher, what large stones’” (Mark 13:1) Once a year the community would sponsor an open house. It was a fund-raiser for some worthy causes. For four nights people would purchase tickets that would allow them to tour ten of the “biggest and […]