A New Covenant Devotions on Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-31 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Monday, A New Covenant “Take a scroll and write on it all the words that I have spoken to you against Israel and Judah and all the nations” (Jeremiah 36:2). Cal Evers listened as Sunday’s gospel lesson was read. The text […]
Year 3, Narrative Lectionary, Luke.
Jeremiah 18:1-11, God is the Potter
God is the Potter Devotions on Jeremiah 18:1-11 Second Sunday after Pentecost Monday, God is the Potter “The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord” (Jeremiah 18:1). Keoni was the first born son of Lamar and Karen Gomez. They loved to hear Keoni jabber, but they longed to hear him speak his first coherent […]
Jeremiah 1:1-4; 7:1-11-Prophet to the Nations
Devotional Thoughts Jeremiah 1:4-10, 7:1-11-prophet to the nations Trinity Sunday Monday, prophet to the nations “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you” (Jeremiah 1:4). It was a mild night, with (mercifully) no mosquitos nipping at any exposed area of my skin. The moon was new. The sky was black and the […]
Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29, Receiving the Holy Spirit
Receiving the Holy Spirit Devotions on Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29 Seventh Sunday in Easter Monday, Receiving the Holy Spirit “Did you receive the Spirit by doing the works of the law or by believing what you heard (Galatians 3:2)? Lamar’s friend, Eduardo had had a religious experience. He had been baptized by the Holy Spirit […]
Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21, Crucified with Christ
Crucified with Christ Devotions on Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21 Sixth Sunday in Easter Monday, Crucified with Christ “I was violently persecuting the church of God and was trying to destroy it” (Galatians 1:18). Andrew was chasing his dream of riches in Silicon Valley, working his way up the corporate ladder. The sudden death of a […]
Acts 8:26-39, The Ethiopian Eunuch
Ethiopian Eunuch Devotions on Acts 8:26-39 Fourth Sunday in Easter A few days of post Easter R&R motivated me to experiment with a different devotional format. I pray these will still encourage you in your walk with Jesus. I truly am interested in reading your thoughts on this different style of devotional. Monday, […]
Acts 6:1-7, Priesthood of Believers
Priesthood of Believers Devotions on Acts 6:1-7 Third Sunday in Easter Monday-Priesthood of Believers “When the dis disciples were increasing in number” (Acts 6:1a). Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, is quoted as saying “change is the only constant in life.” Most of us agree that his observation is accurate. Some changes we like, such as […]
Luke 24:13-35,The Road to Emmaus
The Road to Emmaus Devotions on Luke 24:13-35 Second Sunday in Easter Monday, The Road to Emmaus “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village … talking with each other about all these things that had happened” (Luke 24:13-14). The events of the past few days had been tumultuous […]
Luke 24:1-12,The Resurrection of Jesus
The Resurrection of Jesus Devotions on Luke 24:1-12 Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of our Lord Monday, The Resurrection of Jesus “They came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared” (Luke 24:1). Bonita stepped off the elevator for another day of work. She didn’t expect much. She’d spend most of the day […]
Luke 19:29-44, Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
Jesus Triumphal Entry Devotions on Luke 19:29-44 Palm Sunday Monday, Jesus Triumphal Entry “He sent two of the disciples, saying, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find there a colt …” (Luke 19:29). The tension was mounting as Jesus drew closer to Jerusalem. Jesus’ popularity with […]