They Gave Themselves First to the Lord Devotions for 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 August 3-9, 2020 Monday, They Gave Themselves First to the Lord “We want you to know … about the grace of God that has been granted to the churches of Macedonia” (2 Corinthians 8:1). Some congregations include a brief litany in their […]
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2 Corinthians 5:11-21, He is a New Creation
He is a New Creation Devotions for 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 July 27-August 2, 2020 Monday, He is a New Creation “Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade others” (2 Corinthians 5:11). Brent and Sally plopped down at a table in the teacher’s lounge. It had been one of those days. […]
2 Corinthians 4:1-18, Treasure in Jars of Clay
Treasure in Jars of Clay Devotions on 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 July 20-26, 2020 Monday, Treasure in Jars of Clay “Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart” (2 Corinthians 4:1). Marissa accepted a call to serve a four point parish in rural America. […]
2 Corinthians 2:1-10, Tough Love and Difficult Forgiveness
Tough Love and Difficult Forgiveness Devotions for 2 Corinthians 2:1-10 July 13-19, 2020 Monday, “So I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit” (2 Corinthians 2:1) Enjoying a summer walk along a cobblestone path, Brad didn’t did see the stone that jutted out above the others. With only a pair […]
2 Corinthians 1:1-11, A Word of Consolation
A Consoling Embrace A Word of Consolation Devotions for 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 July 6-12, 2020 Monday, A Word of Consolation “Paul an apostle of Christ by the will of God” (2 Corinthians 1:1a). Being an apostle of Christ was not in the career path that Paul had mapped out. Paul’s plans were changed, though, […]
Job 42:7-16, New Beginnings
“There came to him all his brothers and sisters New Beginnings Devotions for Job 42:7-16 June 29-July 5, 2020 Monday, New Beginnings “My wrath is kindled against you and against your two friends” (Job 42:7a). It is difficult to practice what we preach. The story-teller of Job found this to be true. For forty-one […]
Mark 1:21-45–Jesus Begins His Ministry
Jesus casts out an unclean spirit Jesus Begins His Ministry Devotions on Mark 1:21-45 December 30-January 5, 2020 Monday–Jesus Begins His Ministry “They were astounded at his teaching.” (Mark 1:22a) Rob Bell in his video “Lump” http://nooma.com/films/010-lump tells the story of what happened when his oldest son lied to his wife and him. When he […]
Devotions on Psalm 40:1-10, Trust in the Lord
June 22-28, 2015, Trust in the Lord Monday, Trust in the Lord “I wait patiently for the Lord” (Psalm 40:1a); Patience appears to be a key element in one’s spiritual life. The Apostle Paul lists it as one of the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). The Prophet Isaiah counsels the people of Israel to […]
Devotions on Psalm 27:1-6, The Lord is My Light
June 24-30, 2019 Monday, The Lord is My Light “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear” (Psalm 27:1a)? Kevin Connor and Raul Ramirez were on their first camp out. They enjoyed the outdoors and had fun roasting hot dogs over the campfire. It was getting late, though. The sun had […]
Devotions for Psalm 69:1-6
June 17-23, 2019 Monday–Psalm 69 “Save me for the waters have come up to my neck” (Psalm 69:1). There are those moments of panic, when we do not think that we will survive. It might be when we are swimming and find ourselves exhausted in deep water struggling to stay afloat. Perhaps our financial house […]