Devotions on Psalm 30:1-12–Mourning into Dancing June 26-July 2, 2017 Monday, June 26, 2017–Mourning into Dancing “I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up” (Psalm 30:1). In an effort to help her team work more effectively together, Meg Higgins scheduled a day at a ropes course. Throughout the day, […]
Year 3, Narrative Lectionary, Luke.
The Lord is My Shepherd, Psalm 23:1-6
Devotions for Psalm 23:1-6 June 19-25, 2017–The Lord is My Shepherd June 19-25, 2017 Monday, June 19, 2017 ͞The Lord is my shepherd͟ (Psalm 51:1a). Sandra Connors was impressed by the young intern, Gail McNeil. Gail demonstrated a personal drive, attention to detail and ability to work with others that made her a valuable […]
Devotions on Psalm 13:1-6, Dark Night of the Soul
Devotions for Psalm 13:1-6–Dark Night of the Soul June 12-18, 2017 Monday, June 12, 2017–Dark Night of the Soul “Will you forget me forever” (Psalm 13:1a). At ninety-two, Clyde Holthauser could no longer live alone. Clyde’s two children and their families couldn’t provide adequate care for him either. So the decision was made […]
Come Worship the Lord, Psalm 100:1-5
Devotions for Psalm 100: 1-5–Come Worship the Lord June 5-11, 2017 Monday, June 5, 2017–Come Worship the Lord. “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth” (Psalm 100:1). At the end of the service, the younger members of the congregation rush to the front. Grabbing maracas, triangles, bells and tambourines, they begin […]
Council of Jerusalem, Acts 15:1-18
Devotions on Acts 15:1-18–Council of Jerusalem May 8-14, 2017 Monday, May 8, 2017–Council of Jerusalem “Then certain individuals came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved” (Acts 15:1). Jason was smitten by Katie Sue. They had met at a […]
An Incomparable Faith, Thoughts on Luke 7:1-17
An Incomparable Faith A LESSON TO BE LEARNED How would you feel if Jesus walked up to you and said, “You have an absolutely incomparable faith, I’ve never seen anything like it?” You’d probably be feeling pretty positive about yourself, after having received such a compliment. Well, that is exactly what Jesus did with a […]
Jesus on Forgiveness, Luke 7:36-50
Jesus on Forgiveness, Devotions for Luke 7:36-50 February 13-19, 2017 Monday, February 13, 2017–Jesus on Forgiveness “And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he [Jesus] was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment” (Luke 7:37). On December 1, 1955 Rosa Park defied the […]
John the Baptist Questions Jesus, Luke 7:18-35
Devotions for Luke 7:18-35, John the Baptist February 6-12, 2017 Monday, February 6, 2017 – John the Baptist “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another” (Luke 7:19)? Pat Collins was positive that the Lord was opening the door to a new job—a job she really wanted. Her […]
Jesus Mary and Joseph and The Christmas Story
Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the Christmas Story Jesus, Mary and Joseph, the Christmas Story We hear the story of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, the Christmas Story, frequently during the Christmas Season. The Christ Child is at the center of our attention these days around Christmas—as well he should be. He is the epitome of God’s […]
Exodus 12:1-13; 13:1-8, Instituting the Passover,
Instituting the Passover Exodus 12:1-13; 13:1-8 Monday–Instituting the Passover “This month shall mark for you the beginning of months” (Exodus 12:2). Akihito walked through the door of the Silicon Valley tech giant. One month ago he was walking down the aisle to receive his degree; now he was starting his new job. A new chapter […]