Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:12-35 Monday-Parable of the Unforgiving Servant “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone” (Matthew 18:15). Jesus’ instructions seem so simple, but we certainly have a difficult time following them. Karen and Juanita served on […]
Year 3, Narrative Lectionary, Luke.
Mark 14:12-25-One of You Will Betray Me
One of You Will Betray Me Devotions on Mark 14:12-25 Monday-One of You Will Betray Me “So he sent two of his disciples saying to them, ‘Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you’” (Mark 14:13). The anxious high school graduates gathered in the auditorium the morning […]
1 Corinthians 11, Take Eat This is My Body
Devotions for 1 Corinthians 11:17-34-Take Eat This is My Body Monday-Take Eat This is My Body “When you come together it is not for the better but for the worse” (1 Corinthians 11:17). The Hatfields and the McCoys had been having a family reunion for fifty years—ever since Mary Hatfield married Jeb McCoy. The […]
Psalm 84, Romans 6-Dead to Sin Alive in Christ
Dead to Sin Alive in Christ Psalm 84:1-12; Romans 6:1-11 Monday-Dead to Sin Alive in Christ “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts” (Psalm 84:1)! Cheryl unlocked the door, stepped into the foyer and set down her suitcase. It was good to be home. She had spent two weeks touring some […]
Ephesians 6:10-20, The Whole Armor of God
Devotions on Ephesians 4:1-16-The Whole Armor of God Monday-The Whole Armor of God “I beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called” (Ephesians 4:1). Thirteen year-old Becca was back-to-school shopping with her mom and two of her friends. As young teenage girls do, Becca and her […]
Building Up the Body of Christ, Ephesians 4:1-16
Devotions on Ephesians 4:1-16-Building Up the Body of Christ Monday-Building Up the Body of Christ “I beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called” (Ephesians 4:1). Thirteen year-old Becca was back-to-school shopping with her mom and two of her friends. As young teenage girls do, Becca […]
Ephesians 2:11-32, Jesus is the Cornerstone
Jesus is the Cornerstone Devotions on Ephesians 2:11-22 Monday-Jesus is the Cornerstone “Remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel” (Ephesians 1:12a). Eduardo was a Peruvian living legally in the United States. Many people called Eduardo an alien and he certainly felt like one. His dark skin, […]
Ephesians 1:1-14, Saints of God
Devotions on Ephesians 1:1-14-Saints of God Monday-Saints of God “To the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful” (Ephesians 1:1). Casey saw what was happening and sprang into action. A young mother pushing a stroller was crossing the intersection with her pre-school daughter. The mother was distracted by the crying baby in the […]
Jeremiah 33:14-18-Fulfilling a Promise
Fulfilling a Promise Devotions for Jeremiah 33:14-18 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Monday-Fulfilling a Promise “The days are surely coming, says the Lord” (Jeremiah 33:14a). Life coaches frequently instruct us to focus on the present—live today. There is good reason for this. We struggle with time. Frequently we live in the past, struggling with the […]
Jeremiah 32:1-15, Jeremiah the Prophet
Jeremiah the Prophet Devotions on Jeremiah 32: 1-3a, 6-15 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Monday, Jeremiah the Prophet “Why do you prophecy and say: ‘Thus says the Lord. I am going to give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon’” (Jeremiah 32:3a). The Babylonian army had surround the city of Jerusalem. Food and […]