Devotions on Luke 15:1-32–Parables of Jesus Third Sunday in Lent Monday–Parables of Jesus “Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to him” (Luke 15:1). Perhaps the idea started with little boys—that dirt is attracted to whatever is clean. Put a freshly washed boy in clean clothes and then wait a short […]
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Luke 13:1-9, 31-35, The Judgment of God
The Judgment of God Devotions for Luke 13:1-9, 31-35 Second Sunday in Lent Monday, The Judgment of God “There were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices” (Luke 13:1). Carlos chose not to live in fear. He was an undocumented immigrant who lived is a […]
Parable of the Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-42
Devotions for Luke 10:25-42–Parable of the Good Samaritan First Sunday in Lent Monday, Parable of the Good Samaritan “A lawyer stood up to test Jesus, ‘Teacher,’ he said, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life” (Luke 10:25)? When we were growing up, we sought the approval of our parents. The approval of our […]
Luke 9:28-45, Transfiguration of Jesus
Transfiguration of Jesus Devotions on Luke 9:28-45 Transfiguration Sunday Monday–Transfiguration of Jesus “Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray” (Luke 9:28). Jesus was a man of prayer. Conversation with his Father was woven into the fabric of his life. Jesus also knew that prayer […]
Luke 7:1-17, Jesus Heals a Slave
Jesus Heals a Slave, Devotions on Luke 7:1-17 Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Monday, Jesus Heals a Slave “A centurion there had a slave whom he valued highly” (Luke 7:2). During a Habitat for Humanity build, Don Anderson worked alongside of Raul Nunez. They hammered in shingles together for an entire day. As they […]
Luke 6:1-16, Jesus Heals on the Sabbath
Jesus Heals on the Sabbath, Devotions on Luke 6:1-16 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Monday “His disciples plucked some heads of grain, rubbed them in their hands, and ate them” (Luke 6:1). Three year old Kelly Ann hated church. It was a time when she had to sit still and be quiet for an […]
Luke 5:1-11, Jesus Calls His Disciples
Jesus Calls His Disciples Devotions on Luke 5:1-11 Third Sunday after the Epiphany (NL) Monday, Jesus Calls His Disciples “The fishermen had gone out of them [the boats] and were working their nets” (Luke 5:2). Jesus calls his disciples in this story that took place on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Peter […]
Luke 4:14-30, Jesus Hometown Rejection
Jesus Hometown Rejection Devotions for Luke 4:14-30 Second Sunday after the Epiphany Monday, Jesus Hometown Rejection “Then Jesus filled with the power of the Spirit returned to Galilee” (Luke 4:14). Pastor Michaels wanted to highlight the personal relationship aspect of the Christian religion. She struggled with her sermon. She didn’t feel that it was […]
Luke 3:1-22, John the Baptist
John the Baptist Devotions on Luke 3:1-22 January 4-10, 2021 Monday, John the Baptist “In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee” (Luke 3:1). We grew up hearing stories about legends. There was Robin Hood who, in a time […]
Jesus in the Temple as a Boy
Jesus in the Temple as a Boy Devotions on Luke 2:41-52 December 28 – January 3, 2021 Monday, Jesus in the Temple as a Boy “Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival” (Luke […]