Grappling with God Devotions for Job 3:1-10, 4:1-9, 7:11-21 Monday–Grappling with God “Let the day perish in which I was born” (Job 3:1). Kyle sat on the edge of his bed with a bottle of pills in his hand. His life had become a living hell. Kyle was small of stature, a scholar rather […]
Author: Kevin Ruffcorn
Prayer Power
Thoughts on Luke 11:2-4 Prayer Power Members of the town’s congregations gathered together to share their grief, anger, fears, and hopes, in response to the day’s events. It was the evening of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. We sang hymns and recited Psalms. Many of those who were gathered shared Bible verses they found meaningful and […]
Job 1:1-22, The Lord Gives and Takes Away
The Lord Gives and Takes Away Devotions on Job 1:1-22 Monday, The Lord Gives and Takes Away “There was once a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil” (Job 1:1). Using an out dated colloquialism Job was […]
1 Corinthians 15:1-57–The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, 51-57 Monday, The Resurrection of Jesus Christ “Last of all as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.” Little Suzy Johnson climbed up onto her parent’s bed. “I saw Jesus,” she announced. “Last night, when it rained so hard and the wind blew, I got […]
1 Corinthians 13:1-13, The Greatest of These is Love
The Greatest of These is Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Monday, The Greatest of These is Love “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 […]
Acts 17:1-9, Paul’s Missionary Journeys
Paul Teaching at Thessalonica Paul’s Missionary Journeys Devotions on Acts 17:1-9 Monday–Paul’s Missionary Journeys “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 on […]
Acts 3:1-10, Peter Heals the Lame Man
Peter Heals the Lame Man Acts 3:1-10 Monday–Peter Heals the Lame Man “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 to do or he […]
Acts 1:1-14, Ascension of Jesus
Icon of the Resurrection Ascension of Jesus Devotions on Acts 1:1-14 Monday–Ascension of Jesus “After his suffering he presented himself to them by many convincing proofs” (Acts 1:3a). There is a skeptic in each one of us. Some people don’t believe that God is powerful enough to create the universe with a Big Bang […]
Mark 16:1-8, Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Resurrection of Jesus Christ Mark 16:1-8, Devotions for Holy Week and Easter (Instead of focusing on Easter’s lesson of the day through Holy Week, I have chosen to reflect on what Jesus said and did each day of Holy Week. Many of my thoughts are drawn from Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan’s book, “The […]