Mark 12:1-12, Parable of the Wicked Tenants

Parable of the Wicked Tenants Parable of the Wicked Tenants Devotions for Mark 12:1-12 Monday, Parable of the Wicked Tenants “A man planted a vineyard, put a fence around it” (Mark 12:1a). After a pleasant afternoon of visiting vineyards and tasting wine, a person begins to realize the care, dedication and hard work that a […]

Devotions on Matthew 28:16-20–Go and Make Disciples

Go and Make Disciples Matthew 28:16-20 Monday–Go and Make Disciples “Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them? (Matthew 28:16). Those of us who live in democracies are somewhat spoiled. We get to elect representatives who we think will vote in a way consistent with our values. […]

Matthew 21:1-17, The Triumphant Entry

Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem

, The Triumphant Entry Devotions on Matthew 21:1-13 Monday–The Triumphant Entry “Go into the village ahead of you and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her, untie them and bring them to me” (Matthew 21:3). Ten year-old Nathan slid the patio door of his Phoenix home open and stepped onto […]

2 Samuel 12 & Ps. 51-David and Bathsheba

David and Bathsheba Devotions on 2 Samuel12 & Psalm 51 Monday–David and Bathsheba“But the thing that David had done displeased the Lord” (2 Samuel 12:1a). It was an off-handed comment; one that was said without thought. It was not meant to offend, but rather to be funny. As it turned out it was offensive and […]

Exodus 19:3-7, 20:1-17, Life in Relationship

Life in Relationship Devotions on Exodus 19:3-7, 20:1-17 Monday–Life in Relationship “The Lord called to him [Moses] from the mountain” (Exodus 19:3). Toshi and Tyneal had been friends since grade school. Recently though they had a little spiff over a girl to whom they were both attracted. They had’t been speaking to each other for […]

Mark 1:21-45–Jesus Begins His Ministry

Jesus casts out an unclean spirit Jesus Begins His Ministry Devotions on Mark 1:21-45 December 30-January 5, 2020 Monday–Jesus Begins His Ministry “They were astounded at his teaching.” (Mark 1:22a) Rob Bell in his video “Lump” http://nooma.com/films/010-lump tells the story of what happened when his oldest son lied to his wife and him. When he […]

Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 5:1-25

Devotional Thoughts Matthew 1:1-20 January 19-25, 2015   Monday, January 19, 2015 “When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him” (Matthew 5:1). Juan trudged to the bus stop holding his mother’s hand. It was his first day of kindergarten and Juan was both […]

Devotions on Matthew 1:18-25

Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 1:18-25 December 15-21, 2014 Monday, December 15, 2014 “Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place this way.” (Matthew 1:18a). My wife, Faye, and I moved to Arizona from the Mid-West. We have two granddaughters who live in Minneapolis—a fifteen hundred mile, three hour flight from us. We keep in […]