Devotions on Psalm 1:1-6 May 25, 2015-May 31, 2015 Monday, May 25, 2015 “Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked” (Psalm 1:1a). In the media’s coverage of the Baltimore demonstrations there is a video clip of a mother pulling her sixteen year-old son out of the demonstrations and away […]
Author: Kevin Ruffcorn
“Families and Faith” a Book of Answers and Hope
“Families and Faith a Book of Answers and Hope” There is a great deal of concern—bordering on fear—in congregations across America. From leaders to laity, people are concerned about declining attendance figures. People of all ages, but especially the young people, are dropping out of the church. In response to this dilemma books have been […]
Do We Forgive Better Than God?
If what is taught by the Church as gospel truth and the sole purpose of the cross, then I believe “Yes, we do forgive better than God!” Holy week approaches and for millions of Christians the focus will be on the sacrifice of Jesus for our sins—“Jesus died so that we might live.” We […]
Devotions on Matthew 25:31-46
Devotions on Matthew 25:31-46–The Coming of the Son of Man April 1-7, 2019 Monday, March 16, 2015–The Coming of the Son of Man “When the Son of Man comes to his glory and all the angels with him, then he will set on the throne of his glory” (Matthew 25:31-32). Very few high school […]
Devotions on Matthew 25:1-13
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 25:1-13 March 9-15, 2015 Monday, March 9, 2015 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom” (Matthew 25:1). James was on the hunt. He had recently graduated magna cum laude from a well-known college. Armed with his degree, […]
Devotions on Matthew 22:1-14
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 22:1-14 March 2 – 8, 2015 Monday, March 2, 2015 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son” (Matthew 22:2). Life was hard. Villagers worked hard to sustain a meager existence. Times were slightly better when the weather was good and […]
Devotions on Matthew 20:1-16
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 20:1-16 February 23 – March 1, 2015 Monday, February 23, 2015 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard” (Matthew 20:1). Wow, what a picture of heaven! There are no pearly gates, fluffy clouds, or gold […]
Devotions on Matthew 14:3-33
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 14:13-33 February 2-8, 2015 Monday, February 2, 2015 “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 in […]
Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down
“Did you see that?” I look around trying to catch a glimpse of what I missed. “No, no I didn’t,” I reply, “What was it that I missed?” I don’t know why, but it appears that I miss a lot of things in life. I just don’t notice them unless I’m intentionally watching for something. […]
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 6:7-21–The Lord’s Prayer
Devotional Thoughts Matthew 6:7-21 January 26, – February 1, 2015 Monday, January 26, 2015 “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases” (Matthew 6:7). Two new bikes fresh from the wrapping paper of Christmas leaned against the park picnic table. Sitting on top of the table the bike’s owners Mike and Tommy discussed […]