Ethiopian Eunuch Devotions on Acts 8:26-39 Fourth Sunday in Easter A few days of post Easter R&R motivated me to experiment with a different devotional format. I pray these will still encourage you in your walk with Jesus. I truly am interested in reading your thoughts on this different style of devotional. Monday, […]
Author: Kevin Ruffcorn
Recovering a Stolen Bible
Who Stole My Bible, Rev. Jennifer Butler (2020). Jennifer Butler has written a delightful book entitled, Who Stole My Bible. The book does two things. First it underscores the differences in understanding the nature of the Bible and in biblical interpretation. A branch of Christianity has decided that the Bible is inerrant and interprets the […]
A Different Perspective on Old Words
Sitting with Spirits: Exploring the Unseen World in the Margins of Christianity, Bob Doto, (New Old Traditions, 2020). The world was once populated by a multitude of gods and demigods, good and bad spirits, angels and demons. The Enlightenment coupled with scientific and technological advances have caused the demise of many of these spiritual entities […]
Acts 6:1-7, Priesthood of Believers
Priesthood of Believers Devotions on Acts 6:1-7 Third Sunday in Easter Monday–Priesthood of Believers “When the dis disciples were increasing in number” (Acts 6:1a). Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, is quoted as saying “change is the only constant in life.” Most of us agree that his observation is accurate. Some changes we like, such as […]
Luke 24:13-35,The Road to Emmaus
The Road to Emmaus Devotions on Luke 24:13-35 Second Sunday in Easter Monday, The Road to Emmaus “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village … talking with each other about all these things that had happened” (Luke 24:13-14). The events of the past few days had been tumultuous […]
Two in a Bed and Two Grinding
The Galilee Episode, Ronald W. Goetz (El Cajon, CA, Blossom Valley Trumpet, 2019). If you like to plum to the depths of a passage of Scripture and mine it of all its treasures, then this book is for you. Ronald Goetz, in his book, The Galilee Episode, uses all the exegetical tools and historical reference […]
Luke 24:1-12,The Resurrection of Jesus
The Resurrection of Jesus Devotions on Luke 24:1-12 Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of our Lord Monday, The Resurrection of Jesus “They came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared” (Luke 24:1). Bonita stepped off the elevator for another day of work. She didn’t expect much. She’d spend most of the day […]
Luke 19:29-44, Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
Jesus Triumphal Entry Devotions on Luke 19:29-44 Palm Sunday Monday, Jesus Triumphal Entry “He sent two of the disciples, saying, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find there a colt …” (Luke 19:29). The tension was mounting as Jesus drew closer to Jerusalem. Jesus’ popularity with […]
Faith Perspectives on Covid
The past year has been one filled with trials and tribulations. The pandemic, which has been caused by the coronavirus, has changed all of our lives. Things are no longer normal, and we are not sure what the new normal will be. We have all had to cope with the changes to our lives and […]
Stories of Adventure and Discovery
I recently read two books. They are very different, yet they share a common theme of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, traveling to new and different places, and learning about oneself and one’s world. The first book is The Courage to Go, by Emily Dobberstein. (Creating Space for Wonder, 2020). Emily is a twenty […]