Refreshing and Inviting Read-Out of the Depths I just finished reading Out of the Depths: Sermons and Essays, by Kenneth E. Kovacs (Parson Porch Books, 2016). I found it to be a refreshing book that also invites the reader to a deeper walk of faith. Kovacs book is a collection of his sermons and […]
Month: July 2017
Ephesians 6:10-20, The Whole Armor of God
Devotions on Ephesians 4:1-16-The Whole Armor of God July 24-30, 2017 Monday, July 24, 2017-The Whole Armor of God “I beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called” (Ephesians 4:1). Thirteen year-old Becca was back-to-school shopping with her mom and two of her friends. As young […]
Building Up the Body of Christ, Ephesians 4:1-16
Devotions on Ephesians 4:1-16-Building Up the Body of Christ July 24-30, 2017 Monday, July 24, 2017-Building Up the Body of Christ “I beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called” (Ephesians 4:1). Thirteen year-old Becca was back-to-school shopping with her mom and two of her […]
Ephesians 2:11-32, Jesus is the Cornerstone
Devotions on Ephesians 2:11-22-Jesus is the Cornerstone July 17-23, 2017 Monday, July 17, 2017-Jesus is the Cornerstone “Remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel” (Ephesians 1:12a). Eduardo was a Peruvian living legally in the United States. Many people called Eduardo an alien and he […]
Ephesians 1:1-14, Saints of God
Devotions on Ephesians 1:1-14-Saints of God July 10-16, 2017 Monday, July 10, 2017-Saints of God “To the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful” (Ephesians 1:1). Casey saw what was happening and sprang into action. A young mother pushing a stroller was crossing the intersection with her pre-school daughter. The mother was […]
Psalm 150, Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord
Devotions on Psalm 150:1-6, Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord July 3-9, 2017 Monday, July 3, 2017-Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord “Praise the Lord” (Psalm 150:1a). Melissa had been told many times that in order to enjoy a secure retirement she should invest fifteen percent of her income […]