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 […]
Year 3, Narrative Lectionary, Luke.
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 […]
Luke 1:26-49, The Birth of Jesus Foretold
The Birth of Jesus Foretold Devotions for Luke 1:26-49 December 14-20, 2020 Monday, The Birth of Jesus Foretold “The angel Gabriel was sent by God” (Luke 1:26). God is in the sending business. God sent Gabriel to announce to Mary that she was favored to be the mother of God’s son. Before Gabriel received […]
Joel 2:12-29, I Will Pour Out My Spirit
I Will Pour Out My Spirit Devotions on Joel 2:12-13, 28-29 Monday, I Will Pour Out My Spirit “Yet even now, says the Lord” (Joel 2:12a). Our lives are filled with missed opportunities. Some of those opportunities will never present themselves to us again. Many people grieve over not having said, “I love you,” one […]
Genesis 15:1-6, God’s Promise to Abraham
God’s Promise to Abraham Devotions for Genesis 15:1-6 September 14-20, 2020 Monday, God’s Promise to Abraham “Do not be afraid” (15:1a). The playground was filled with children. Screams of excitement along with laughter filled the air. The children didn’t have a care in the world. They were free to enjoy the moment and celebrate […]
Genesis 2:4b-17; 3:1-8, Adam and Eve
Adam and Eve September 7-13, 2020 Monday, Adam and Eve “Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being” (Genesis 2:7) Cal ran the pieces of lumber through the saw and the router. He handled each piece […]
Devotions on Psalm 46 and Acts 2, Repent and be Baptized
Devotions for Psalm 46:1-11, Acts 2:37-42–Repent and be Baptized August 7-13, 2017 Monday, August 7, 2017–Repent and be Baptized “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). The sight of the hawk caused the ducklings to swim furiously to their parents. There they found both comfort and […]
Psalm 150, Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord
Devotions on Psalm 150:1-6, Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord July 3-9, 2017 Monday, July 3, 2017–Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord “Praise the Lord” (Psalm 150:1a). Melissa had been told many times that in order to enjoy a secure retirement she should invest fifteen percent of her income […]