Devotions on Exodus 20:3-11 Monday–Love the Lord Your God “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). In ancient times, a person could make gods out of almost anything. Archeologists have found idol figurines made out of stone, pottery and wood. If we use Martin Luther’s definition of a god/idol as anything […]
Year 4, Narrative Lectionary, John.
Exodus 19:1-6; 20:1-2, Moses and the 10 Commandments
Moses and the 10 Commandments Devotions on Exodus 19:1-6, 20:1-2 Monday–Moses and the 10 Commandments “They … entered the wilderness of Sinai” (Exodus 19:2). Jim dropped his lunch in his backpack and headed off to the office. He had a long day ahead of him. There’d be a few challenges, but most of his […]
Philippians 4:4-7, Rejoice in the Lord Always
Philippians 4:4-7–Rejoice in the Lord Always Monday, May 14, 2018–Rejoice in the Lord Always “Rejoice in the Lord, always” (Philippians 4:4). Bobby McFerrin wrote the song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” in 1988. Exposing this simply philosophy, the song soon became one of the most popular hits of the year. The song’s perspective, at first […]