Signs of the End Times Devotions on Mark 13:1-8, 24-37 Monday–Signs of the End Times “’Look, Teacher, what large stones’” (Mark 13:1) Once a year the community would sponsor an open house. It was a fund-raiser for some worthy causes. For four nights people would purchase tickets that would allow them to tour ten of […]
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Devotions on Romans 5:1-11–Justified by Faith
Justified by Faith, We have Peace with God Justified by Faith Romans 5:1-11 Monday–Justified by Faith “Therefore since we are justified by faith” (Romans 5:1). Cody was working hard on his writing assignment, when his teacher walked by his desk. She bent down and pointed to the left hand side of Cody’s paper. “Cody,” she […]
Luke 7:1-17, Jesus Heals a Slave
Jesus Heals a Slave, Devotions on Luke 7:1-17 Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Monday, Jesus Heals a Slave “A centurion there had a slave whom he valued highly” (Luke 7:2). During a Habitat for Humanity build, Don Anderson worked alongside of Raul Nunez. They hammered in shingles together for an entire day. As they […]
Devotions on Hebrews 11:1-16–Faith Assurance of All Things
Devotions on Hebrews 11:1-16 August 5-11,2019 Monday, Faith Assurance of All Things “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Kyle had experienced a tough life growing up. Both of his parents were physically and verbally abusive. Along with a slap to the face or a […]
Devotions on Psalm 40:1-10, Trust in the Lord
June 22-28, 2015, Trust in the Lord Monday, Trust in the Lord “I wait patiently for the Lord” (Psalm 40:1a); Patience appears to be a key element in one’s spiritual life. The Apostle Paul lists it as one of the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). The Prophet Isaiah counsels the people of Israel to […]
Devotions for Psalm 69:1-6
June 17-23, 2019 Monday–Psalm 69 “Save me for the waters have come up to my neck” (Psalm 69:1). There are those moments of panic, when we do not think that we will survive. It might be when we are swimming and find ourselves exhausted in deep water struggling to stay afloat. Perhaps our financial house […]
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 […]
Devotions on Psalm 146:1-10
Devotions on Psalm 146:1-10 June 29 – July 5, 2015 Monday, June 29, 2015 “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord O my Soul” (Psalm 146:1)! Antonio was experiencing a great amount of stress at work. Organizational charts were changing in order to be more efficient with lower costs. There was increased pressure to produce […]
Devotions on Psalm 1:1-6
Devotions on Psalm 1:1-6 May 25, 2015-May 31, 2015 Monday, May 25, 2015 “Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked” (Psalm 1:1a). In the media’s coverage of the Baltimore demonstrations there is a video clip of a mother pulling her sixteen year-old son out of the demonstrations and away […]
Devotions on Matthew’s Christmas Story
Devotional Thoughts Matthew 2:1-12 December 22-28, 2014 Monday, December 22, 2014 “Wise men from the East came to Jerusalem” (Matthew 2:1). Faith pops up in the oddest places. Karen sat at the kitchen table surrounded by bills and trying to figure out how she was going to pay them. Tears of frustration welled up […]