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 […]
Kevin E Ruffcorn
Book Review: “Abandon,” and ” Unkingdom”
“I By My Works Will Show You My Faith” (James 2:18) In the branch of Christianity labeled “The Emerging Church” or “Progressive Christianity,” there is an increasing emphasis in acting out one’s faith. We’re resurrecting one of the central characteristics of the early church. Those early followers of “The Way” understood that they were to […]
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 […]
“Families and Faith” a Book of Answers and Hope
“Families and Faith a Book of Answers and Hope” There is a great deal of concern—bordering on fear—in congregations across America. From leaders to laity, people are concerned about declining attendance figures. People of all ages, but especially the young people, are dropping out of the church. In response to this dilemma books have been […]
Do We Forgive Better Than God?
If what is taught by the Church as gospel truth and the sole purpose of the cross, then I believe “Yes, we do forgive better than God!” Holy week approaches and for millions of Christians the focus will be on the sacrifice of Jesus for our sins—“Jesus died so that we might live.” We […]
Devotions on Matthew 25:31-46
Devotions on Matthew 25:31-46–The Coming of the Son of Man April 1-7, 2019 Monday, March 16, 2015–The Coming of the Son of Man “When the Son of Man comes to his glory and all the angels with him, then he will set on the throne of his glory” (Matthew 25:31-32). Very few high school […]
Devotions on Matthew 25:1-13
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 25:1-13 March 9-15, 2015 Monday, March 9, 2015 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom” (Matthew 25:1). James was on the hunt. He had recently graduated magna cum laude from a well-known college. Armed with his degree, […]
Devotions on Matthew 22:1-14
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 22:1-14 March 2 – 8, 2015 Monday, March 2, 2015 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son” (Matthew 22:2). Life was hard. Villagers worked hard to sustain a meager existence. Times were slightly better when the weather was good and […]
Devotions on Matthew 20:1-16
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 20:1-16 February 23 – March 1, 2015 Monday, February 23, 2015 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard” (Matthew 20:1). Wow, what a picture of heaven! There are no pearly gates, fluffy clouds, or gold […]