Parable of the Wicked Tenants Parable of the Wicked Tenants Devotions for Mark 12:1-12 Monday, Parable of the Wicked Tenants “A man planted a vineyard, put a fence around it” (Mark 12:1a). After a pleasant afternoon of visiting vineyards and tasting wine, a person begins to realize the care, dedication and hard work that a […]
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Mark 10:32-52, Jesus Foretells His Death
Jesus Foretells His Death Devotions on Mark 10:32-52 Monday–Jesus Foretells His Death “They were amazed and those who followed were afraid” (Mark 10:32a) Amal loved rollercoasters. He enjoyed the anticipation of standing in line moving toward the loading platform. He relished the rush of the coaster its speed and the fact that one moment a […]
Romans 6:1-14, New Life in Christ
New Life in Christ Devotional Thoughts on Romans 6:1-14 Monday–New Life in Christ“Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound” (Romans 6:1)? Paul has boldly proclaimed that we have been justified before God not by keeping the law but because of God’s love through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. […]
Philippians 1:1-18a–Paul, Who Wrote Philippians
Paul, Who Wrote Philippians Devotions on Philippians 1:1-18a Monday–Paul, Who Wrote Philippians “I thank my God every time I remember you” (Philippians 1:3). Family and friends gathered around Sally for her one hundredth birthday. Part of the celebration, as usual, was an opportunity for Sally to share with everyone the wisdom that she had learned […]
Acts 9:1-19, Paul’s Conversion
Bertholet Flemalle, Conversion de saint Paul sur le chemin de Damas Paul’s Conversion Acts 9:1-19 Monday–Paul’s Conversion “Still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord” (Acts 9:1). Kyle was not a happy camper. His parents had dressed him in a funny looking white outfit and brought him to church. In the middle […]
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Logos 9-A Great Bible Study Tool
Around fifteen years ago, I found a treasure. It has been a blessing to me ever since. I discovered Logos Bible Software. I started with the basic package and then slowly added to it over the years. Logos has become an essential part of my life—something like a car, TV or cell phone—I don’t know […]
The God of Creation Speaks Job 38:25-27; 41:1-8; 42:1-6
Devotions for Job 38:25-27; 41:1-8; 42:1-6 July 25-31, 2016 Monday, July 25, 2016 “Who has cut a channel for the torrents of rain and a way for the thunderbolt” (Job 38:25)? Some people like to watch a power storm sweep through the community. We don’t like the storm fronts with tornadoes, microbursts and damage […]
The Wonders of Vacations
Vacations are fantastic! Don’t you agree? My wife, Faye, and I recently spent a week in Southern California. The weather was great–nice and cool when compared to Arizona. The ocean and beaches couldn’t have been better. It was the ideal place to get away from it all–a time for rest and renewal. One of the […]
Incorporating Four Wholistic Lenten Habits
The Easter celebrations are over; the songs that so stirred our hearts and souls are fading. Lent has come to an end. The various disciplines that we chose have been completed—or possibly abandoned. We now look forward to the weeks and months ahead. One of the questions that I think we should ask ourselves at […]
Holy Week Thought #2 — Good Friday
Here are a few Good Friday factoids for you. Good Friday has been around since the beginning of the church. For the first three centuries, Christians commemorated Jesus’ death every Friday. (Friday Fish Fries are only distantly related to this church phenomenon.) In the early fourth century, the Friday before Easter was designated as the […]