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 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

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

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 […]

Devotions on Psalm 46 and Acts 2, Repent and be Baptized

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

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 […]