Devotions for April 25 - May 1, 2016 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Monday, April 25, 2016 “I’m a moist gong or a clanging cymbal” (1 Corinthians 13:1a). Tim and Sally were enjoying a pleasant dinner at their favorite restaurant. Unfortunately their meal and conversation were interrupted by the sound of a car alarm. The honking of […]
Month: April 2016
Paul Plants a Church in Thessalonica
Paul Teaching at Thessalonica Devotions for April 11-17, 2016 Acts 17:11-17 Monday, April 11, 2016 “After Paul and Silas had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia” (Acts 17:1a). Chelsea was REALLY involved in her congregation. She taught the third grade class of Sunday school students, chaperoned high school outings, chaired the Fiftieth Anniversary Committee, served […]
Seeing Jesus from a New Perspective
A friend recently gave me a book entitled The Wisdom of Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind—a New Perspective on Christ and His Message, by Cynthia Bourgeault (Shambhala, Boston, 2008). I found the book an interesting and challenging read. Bourgeault’s challenge to her readers is to take a fresh look at Jesus from a different perspective. […]
Jesus’ Ascension and Commissioning Disciples Acts 1:1-14
The ascension of Jesus by Giotto Devotions for April 4-10, 2016 Acts 3:1-10 Monday, April 4, 2016 “Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer” (Acts 3:1). Jeremy wasn’t very consistent in his worship attendance. He’d get up and go to a Sunday service if there wasn’t anything better […]