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 […]
Devotional Thoughts
The Creator and the Created, Gen 2:4b-17; 3:1-8
Devotions for Genesis 2:4b-7; 15-17; 3:1-8 September 5-11, 2016 Monday, September 5, 2016 “Then the Lord formed man from the dust of the ground” (Genesis 2:7a). The lumber pile in the woodworker’s shop looked like high-priced kindling. The woodworker chose three different pieces from the pile and gently ran his fingers along the grains. […]
Trials, Temptations and Evil, Matthew 6:13; Mark 5:1-15
Devotions for Matthew 6:13; Mark 5:1-15 August 29-September 4, 2016 Monday, August 29, 2016 “Do not bring us to the time of trial” (Matthew 6:13a). Jill did not do well with tests. It’s not that she’d sluff off during the semester and not know the material. Quite the contrary. Jill would study hard and […]
Forgiven to Forgive, Matthew 6:12; 18:21-35
Devotions for Matthew 6:12; 18:21-35 August 22-28, 2016 Monday, August 22, 2016 “Forgive us our debts” (Matthew 6:12a). Carlton was the type of guy who couldn’t say the words, “sorry” or “forgive me.” We might think that this was a minor character flaw that could be easily overlooked. Carlton’s inability or unwillingness to say, […]
Daily Gifts and Worry Over Nothing, Matthew 6:11, 25-35
A Field of Calla Lilies Devotions for Matthew 6:11, 25-34 August 15-21, 2016 Monday, August 15, 2016 “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). Seth Meyers regularly attend worship services at Community Church. During every service the Pastor would invite the congregation to pray the Lord’s Prayer. Seth would join in until […]
The Lord’s Prayer-God’s Will Be Done Matthew 6:9-10; 26:36-46
Devotions for August 8-14, 2016 Matthew 6:9-10; 26:36-46 Monday, August 8, 2016 “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven” (Matthew 6:9a). Seth Jones had a loving father who worked hard to provide for Seth, his mother and his sister. Seth’s father’s love didn’t stop at simply providing for his family. Seth’s father […]
The God of Creation Speaks Job 38:25-27; 41:1-8; 42:1-6
Devotions for Job 38:25-27; 41:1-8; 42:1-6 July 25-31, 2016 Monday, July 25, 2016 “Who has cut a channel for the torrents of rain and a way for the thunderbolt” (Job 38:25)? Some people like to watch a power storm sweep through the community. We don’t like the storm fronts with tornadoes, microbursts and damage […]
From Tent to Mansion, 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10
June 6-12, 2016 Monday, June 6, 2016 “Even though our outer nature is wasting away our inner nature is being renewed everyday” (2 Corinthians 4:16). The book Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand, recounts the life of Louis Zamperini. While on a search and rescue mission during World War II, Zamperini’s plane experienced mechanical trouble and crashed. […]
The Treasure in Clay Pots, 2 Corinthians 4:1-12
Devotions for 2 Corinthians 4:1-15 May 30-June 5, 2016 Monday, May 30, 2016 “We do not lose hear” (2 Corinthians 4:1). A portrait of courage, tenacity and determination was painted for all to see at the recent Invictus Games that were played in Orlando, Florida May 8th-12th. Wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women […]
Death of the Messiah and Servant Greatness
Devotions for Mark 9:30-37 February 8 – 14, 2016 Monday, February 8, 2016 “The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands” (Mark 9:31a). The disciples thought they had Jesus figured out. They had been following Jesus for almost three years. Jesus had asked them who they thought he was. Peter had answered […]