“Cory and the Seventh Story” is a children’s book that is to be enjoyed, by children, families and adults. This book by Brian D. McLaren, Gareth Higgins and illustrated by Heather Lynn Harris contains a vital message for all to read, to ponder and to incorporate into our lives. Cory is a young raccoon who […]
Month: February 2019
Devotions on Matthew 16:24-17:8-Transfiguration of Jesus
February 25-March 3, 2019 Monday-Transfiguration of Jesus “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross” (Matthew 16:24). Denying oneself is not an American tradition. American’s have accumulated the greatest personal debt in the world largely because when we see something we want we purchase it immediately. Americans […]
Intersectional Theology Leads to New Path
I recently finished a fascinating book entitled, Intersectional Theology: An Introductory Guide, by Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Susan M. Shaw (Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis, 2018). I found the book both enlightening and intriguing. One of my favorite musical productions is the Christmas Eve service of Nine Lessons and Carols. I’m in full worship mode the moment […]
Devotions on Matthew 14:13-33-Feeding of the Five Thousand
February 18-24, 2019-Feeding of the Five Thousand Monday -Feeding of the Five Thousand “Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him” (14:13). In everything else Jesus is a role model, but I don’t think he is […]
The Book of Joy is a Joy to Read
I can’t say enough good things about this book, “The Book of Joy.” It is a wonderful book—a book that I think everyone needs to read. This is one of the books that I think has the potential to transform lives and even change the world—at least a little bit. The book that I’m gushing […]
Devotions on Matthew 13:24-43, The Kingdom of Heaven is Like
February 11-17, 2019-The Kingdom of Heaven is Like Monday, February 11, 2019 -The Kingdom of Heaven is Like “’The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field, but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat’” (Matthew 13:24-25). Traveling through the heartland of […]
Apology
I apologize. There will be no daily devotional thoughts this week on Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29. Devotional thoughts will continue next week.
God in My Head-Vision or Fantasy?
What would your reaction be if someone came up to you and told you that they had had a near death experience, or that they had seen and talked to God? It probably would be one of skepticism. I know that is how I approached a book that I was asked to review entitled, God […]