Devotions on Ephesians 1:1-14–Saints of God Monday–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 distracted by the crying baby in the […]
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Jeremiah 32:1-15, Jeremiah the Prophet
Jeremiah the Prophet Devotions on Jeremiah 32: 1-3a, 6-15 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Monday, Jeremiah the Prophet “Why do you prophecy and say: ‘Thus says the Lord. I am going to give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon’” (Jeremiah 32:3a). The Babylonian army had surround the city of Jerusalem. Food and […]
An Inspiring Journey of Faith
How to Catch God in a Butterfly Net: Theological Essays and Absurdities Detailing the Spiritual Shifts in the Mind of a Questioning Christian, Stephen Copeland (Copeland Writes LLC, 2020). A life of faith is a journey. For centuries, the Christian Church taught that the primary purpose of that journey was to arrive at the destination—heaven. […]
Jeremiah 18:1-11, God is the Potter
God is the Potter Devotions on Jeremiah 18:1-11 Second Sunday after Pentecost Monday, God is the Potter “The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord” (Jeremiah 18:1). Keoni was the first born son of Lamar and Karen Gomez. They loved to hear Keoni jabber, but they longed to hear him speak his first coherent […]
Climate Call to Action
Climate Call to Action Climate Church, Climate World: How People of Faith Must Work for Change, Jim Antal (Lanham, Rowman & Littlefield, 2018). Climate Change is one of the top five topics in the news. It is one of the most frequently googled phrases. Climate change and global warming are common topics of conversations. The […]
Jeremiah 1:1-4; 7:1-11–Prophet to the Nations
Devotional Thoughts Jeremiah 1:4-10, 7:1-11–prophet to the nations Trinity Sunday Monday, prophet to the nations “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you” (Jeremiah 1:4). It was a mild night, with (mercifully) no mosquitos nipping at any exposed area of my skin. The moon was new. The sky was black and the […]
Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29, Receiving the Holy Spirit
Receiving the Holy Spirit Devotions on Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29 Seventh Sunday in Easter Monday, Receiving the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Spirit by doing the works of the law or by believing what you heard (Galatians 3:2)? Lamar’s friend, Eduardo had had a religious experience. He had been baptized by the Holy Spirit […]
Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21, Crucified with Christ
Crucified with Christ Devotions on Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21 Sixth Sunday in Easter Monday, Crucified with Christ “I was violently persecuting the church of God and was trying to destroy it” (Galatians 1:18). Andrew was chasing his dream of riches in Silicon Valley, working his way up the corporate ladder. The sudden death of a […]
A Time to Listen
In Stillness Jesus Whispers, Linda Joy Orber (Outskirts Press, Parker, CO, 2020). A Time to Listen Linda Joy Orber has written a gentle and soothing devotional book entitled, In Stillness Jesus Whispers. It is written from the first person POV similar to the bestselling devotional Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young. To read a devotional is […]
Acts 15:1-18, Council of Jerusalem
Council of Jerusalem Council of Jerusalem Devotions on Acts 15:1-18 Fifth Sunday in Easter Monday, Council of Jerusalem “Then certain individuals came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved” (Acts 15:1). Jason was smitten by Katie Sue. They had […]